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We’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. Today we're trusted by over 2 million clients.

Founded in 1989 to make financial markets truly accessible, CMC Markets has evolved into a global leader in online trading, while staying true to its original ethos. With over 36 years’ experience and offices in London, Sydney, Singapore, Toronto, Dubai and across Europe, the company has grown into a trusted name in financial services. CMC operates a broad portfolio of brands – CMC Markets, CMC Invest, CMC Connect, CMC CapX and OPTO – and holds a 51% stake in blockchain technology firm StrikeX. Today, more than 2 million* traders and investors worldwide trust CMC Markets. The company also partners with major organisations including Revolut, ANZ Bank and St George, further strengthening its position as a leading innovator in financial technology. CMC Markets plc is a FTSE 250 listed company and holds long-term issuer default ratings (IDRs) of ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook. *Based on over 2 million unique user logins across CMC's trading and investing platforms, including partners, as at November 2025.

interactive investor (ii) has been helping people keep the money they make for over 30 years. For a low, flat monthly fee, you get a secure home for your Stocks & Shares ISA, Personal Pension, and Trading Account, along with one of the widest ranges of investments on the market and a wealth of expert insight. That’s why more than half a million investors trust ii with £80 billion, making us the UK’s second-largest investment platform. With offices in Manchester, Leeds, and London, we employ more than 1000 people. Discover more about us: www.ii.co.uk