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IG Group Chair Mike McTighe to step down

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Posted on September 15, 2025

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(Reuters) -British online trading platform IG Group said on Monday that Chairman Mike McTighe intends to step down by the end of 2025. (Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru)

IG Group Chair Mike McTighe to step down

IG Group Leadership Transition

(Reuters) - British online trading platform IG Group said on Monday that Chairman Mike McTighe will step down by the end of 2025 after five years in the role.

McTighe's Tenure and Achievements

McTighe, 71, assumed the role in February 2020 and has since steered the firm during periods of market volatility, leading to a continued growth in client trading.

Future Leadership and Strategy

IG Group CEO Breon Corcoran has also aimed to capitalise on opportunities such as cryptocurrencies. In June, the firm became the first London-listed company to launch crypto trading in the UK. 

"With solid foundations laid for stronger growth, I am confident that under Breon Corcoran's leadership, IG will go from strength to strength," McTighe said in a statement.

IG Group said McTighe will be standing for re-election at the annual general meeting on September 17, while the company looks for his successor.

(Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)

Key Takeaways

  • Mike McTighe to step down as IG Group Chair by 2025.
  • McTighe led IG Group through market volatility.
  • Breon Corcoran focuses on crypto trading opportunities.
  • IG Group launched crypto trading in the UK.
  • Search for McTighe's successor is underway.

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What is a trading platform?
A trading platform is software that allows investors to buy and sell financial securities like stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. It provides tools for analysis, order execution, and account management.

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