Global CFD and FX broker iFOREX has appointed Michael Hewson as Senior Financial Strategist, adding an experienced market commentator to its research and education team. The move follows Hewson’s long tenure at CMC Markets and his more recent work as an independent analyst and content creator.

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iFOREX Appointment and New Responsibilities

iFOREX confirmed that Hewson joins the group with immediate effect in the newly announced role. He will deliver market analysis for clients worldwide and help develop educational content for traders, with a brief that covers major asset classes and macro themes.

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According to the company, Hewson will support clients as they navigate changing market conditions by providing regular commentary and structured learning materials. His work will sit alongside iFOREX’s existing research output and aims to give users more context around trading decisions.

Three Decades in Market Analysis

Hewson brings more than 30 years of experience in financial markets, with a focus on both technical and fundamental analysis. He spent over 16 years at CMC Markets, including more than a decade as Chief Market Analyst based in London.

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At CMC, he led coverage of daily market moves, contributed to product development and appeared frequently in financial media. In recent years, he has also produced independent research and commentary through his MCH Market Insights channels and industry podcasts.

iFOREX recently joined the ranks of listed retail trading firms, pricing its long-delayed London IPO at a valuation of about £43.3 million after an oversubscribed placing raised £8.75 million in February 2026. The debut on the Main Market came after months of scrutiny of the broker’s financials, with its prospectus showing largely flat annual revenue of around $49–50 million and EBITDA squeezed to roughly $4 million in 2025.

The broker earlier expanded its equity lineup with contracts for difference on Saudi Arabian and South Korean shares, adding exposure to key Middle Eastern and Asian markets.