interactive brokers llc (ib) is a low cost provider of trade execution and clearing services for individuals, advisors, prop trading groups, brokers and hedge funds. ib's premier technology provides electronic access to stocks, options, futures, forex, bonds and funds on over 100 markets worldwide from a single ib universal account. interactive brokers group's (ibg) headquarters are in greenwich connecticut. ibg has approximately 980 employees in its offices in the usa, switzerland, canada, hong kong, uk, australia, hungary, russia, india, china and estonia. ib is regulated by the sec, finra, nyse, sfa and other regulatory agencies around the world.