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A provider of CFDs, spread betting, share investing and stockbroking, in business since 1989. Its parent, CMC Markets plc, has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2016. Clients outside its regulated regions are served by CMC Markets Bermuda Limited.

Ownership
CMC Markets plc (listed on the London Stock Exchange; Lord Peter Cruddas holds 59% of voting rights)
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1989
Regulated entities
10 companies, 8 regulators
Last checked
10 October 2026

Regulated entities

EntityRegulatorJurisdictionLicence
CMC Markets UK plcFCAUnited KingdomFRN 173730
CMC Markets Investments LimitedFCAUnited KingdomFRN 948126
CMC Markets Germany GmbHBaFinGermanyBaFin-ID 10154814 (securities institution)
CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty LtdASICAustraliaAFSL 238054
CMC Markets Stockbroking LimitedASICAustraliaAFSL 246381
CMC Markets Singapore Pte LtdMASSingaporeCapital Markets Services licence
CMC Markets Canada Inc.CIROCanadaCIRO dealer member (as stated by the firm)
CMC Markets NZ LimitedFMANew ZealandDerivatives issuer, company 1705324 (as stated by the firm)
CMC Markets Middle East LimitedDFSAUnited Arab Emirates (DIFC)F002740
CMC Markets Bermuda LimitedBermuda Monetary AuthorityBermudaInvestment business licence; Class F digital asset business licence (registration 202302718)

As disclosed by the firm; last checked 10 October 2026 (see sources). Licences were independently verified in audit TBR-A-2026-022.

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