IG Group completed the acquisition of Independent Reserve for AUD178m.

IG Group, an online trading platform and educational resources provider, completed the acquisition of Independent Reserve, a cryptocurrency exchange, for AUD178m. "I'm delighted to welcome Adrian and the Independent Reserve team to IG. This acquisition strengthens our crypto capabilities and positions us to meet growing customer demand across APAC and the Middle East," Matt Macklin, IG Managing Director of Asia Pacific & Middle East.