CMC Markets Expands Trading Instruments on CMC Connect to Include Cash Equities

CMC Markets, the UK's leading provider of online trading services, has extended its suite of tradable instruments with the launch of cash equities on CMC Connect, its liquidity solutions platform for institutional clients such as banks, brokers, funds, and dealing desks.

CMC Connect offers more than 5,000 instruments, including single stocks and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The newly launched offering complements the existing range of Contracts for Difference (CFD) and Spot FX offerings on the platform.

In addition, following the successful launch of US cash equities, CMC Markets has announced plans to launch UK cash equities in early 2024. Over the next year, this expansion will include more equities and different asset classes.

"This launch marks another significant milestone for CMC Connect as we look to build out our multi-asset, multi-currency functionality for clients of all sizes," said Kim Ljung Andersen, Head of Institutional Product Solutions at CMC Connect. "The addition of cash instruments has been proving invaluable as we look to grow the number of institutions, we provide liquidity solutions for. Further equities and additional asset classes will be added to the platform in the New Year." 

"As we look to grow our footprint further, the demand from counterparties for extending the product range is clear", added Richard Elston, Group Head of Institutional at CMC Connect. "The strength of our technology along with our operational abilities has allowed us to deliver yet another institutional grade solution, whilst our development timelines will result in further significant innovations being seen in the years ahead."

Additionally, CMC Connect enhanced its services in October with the launch of CFDs on over 70 more UAE stocks, complementing the CFD tools available on the platform.