IG Group's H1 trading revenue up on volatile markets

Jan 19 Volatile markets helped online brokerage IG Group rack up an 8.8 percent increase in net trading revenue in its first half as traders speculated on economic weakness in emerging markets. The company, which provides online stockbroking and trading services to retail investors, said net trading revenue rose to 214.8 million pounds for the six months ended Nov. 30, from 197.4 million pounds a year earlier.