Trading platform IG's revenue jumps 29% as volatility soars
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LONDON (Reuters) - Financial trading platform IG Group reported a 29% jump in third-quarter revenue on Thursday, as client activity on its website peaked due to "exceptionally high" market volatility set off by the coronavirus outbreak and the oil price crash.The FTSE 250-listed company, which provides online stockbroking and trading services to retail investors, said revenue rose to 139.8 million pounds ($161.89 million) for the three months ended Feb. 29, from 108 million pounds a year..