IG Group names Andrew Biggs as Trading Director

IG Group has appointed Andrew Biggs as its new Trading Director, as the broker looks to strengthen its trading operations and global strategy.

Biggs will oversee the optimisation and expansion of IG’s trading activities. He joins from Finalto Trading, where he served as CEO. His previous senior roles include Group Head of Risk and Trading, Head of Liquidity and Systematic Market Making at Finalto and its predecessor, CFH Clearing, as well as Head of Liquidity and Risk Analysis at IS Prime Limited.

The appointment follows IG’s naming of Andrew Barron as Board Chair Designate, succeeding Mike McTighe, who retired in September 2025.

Separately, IG recently closed its operational office in Sandton, South Africa, and laid off local staff in February 2026. Despite the closure, the company continues to maintain regulatory licences in key markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.