September 27, 2011

IG Markets launches Android trading app in Australia

IG Markets, one of Australia’s leading CFD providers and a subsidiary of IG Group, has launched a new trading app for Android devices, adding to the company’s existing suite of mobile functionality which includes iPhone, BlackBerry and Nokia apps, as well as its tailored mobile trading software.

Available free of charge from the Android Market, IG Markets' clients can place CFD trades on a range of markets including forex, shares, stock indices, commodities and options, all from their Android handset.

Customers also able to view real-time balance information, along with their open positions and watchlists, as well as set and edit working orders, and generate a range of charts. Prospective traders can also access live market data as well as open an account.

“The popularity of the Android smartphone has been extraordinary, and we're thrilled to be able to pass this increased functionality on to so many of our clients,” said Tamas Szabo, head of IG Markets, Asia Pacific. “This release reflects IG Markets' commitment to innovation and offering clients the best trading tools for their CFD trading.

“In June 2011 we released Australia's first iPhone App offering DMA CFDs, allowing traders to trade inside the market spread and straight into the order book of global exchanges, as well as view full market depth and liquidity.

"Also accessible from BlackBerry, and a range of other smartphone handsets, our powerful and secure PureDeal trading platform enables clients to access our wide range of markets, manage their portfolios, set working orders and much more.”

According to figures from Kantar's ComTech WorldPanel, the Android is the leading the Australian smartphone in the market, with a 42.9 per cent share of all smartphones sold in Australia in the 12 weeks to August 7th.

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