CMC Markets
Connect serves a vast institutional clientele worldwide, comprising banks,
brokerages, funds, and dealing desks, by providing liquidity. With a unified
connection, clients gain access to numerous asset classes on a global scale. In
early 2021, CMC Markets opted for a rebranding initiative and created a
distinct institutional unit.
Now, CMC
Markets Connect collaborates with Lucera in a move to improve in-house forex
connectivity and serve a broader base of potential clients.
Sam Horowitz
Sam Horowitz, the Head
of FX Distribution and Liquidity Management at CMC Connect, noted the strategic
value of the partnership. He revealed that the collaboration enables CMC
Connect to extend its network of current in-house fix connectivity partners.
"By
partnering with Lucera, our liquidity offering is now available in the vast
majority of places where our current and future clients might wish to meet us,"
Horowitz commented.
Peter
Durkan, the CEO at Lucera Financial Infrastructures, echoed Horowitz's
enthusiasm. He expressed excitement about partnering with a globally recognized
financial services provider like CMC Markets. According to Durkan, the
partnership highlights the cutting-edge technology and world-class financial
infrastructure solutions Lucera offers, combined with CMC Markets' dedication
to providing exceptional trading experiences.
Peter Durkan
"By
leveraging our state-of-the-art trading infrastructure and high-performance
connectivity, CMC Markets can confidently enhance their trading capabilities
and provide clients with unparalleled market access and execution speeds,"
Durkan commented. "Our cutting-edge technology and robust network
architecture ensure that CMC Markets can focus on delivering exceptional
services while maintaining the utmost level of security and performance."
CMC
Markets, established in 1989 and now listed on the London Stock Exchange, has a
presence in various regions, including the UK, Australia, Germany, and Singapore.
The company allows clients to trade almost 10,000 financial instruments across
multiple segments.
CMC Markets' Recent
Updates
In a
separate announcement from today, CMC Markets revealed plans to enhance its
user experience by integrating TrueLayer Payments in the UK and Europe.
TrueLayer, an open banking platform, provides a secured, swift, closed-loop
payments product, offering an upgrade from traditional payment methods like
debit cards or manual bank transfers, according to a company press release.
Recently,
the company extended its footprint in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
with an upgrade of its Dubai office, signalling the first step in its regional
expansion strategy. According to a statement shared with Finance Magnates,
CMC Markets will employ existing staff from the division to manage the enlarged
operations.
CMC Markets
Connect serves a vast institutional clientele worldwide, comprising banks,
brokerages, funds, and dealing desks, by providing liquidity. With a unified
connection, clients gain access to numerous asset classes on a global scale. In
early 2021, CMC Markets opted for a rebranding initiative and created a
distinct institutional unit.
Now, CMC
Markets Connect collaborates with Lucera in a move to improve in-house forex
connectivity and serve a broader base of potential clients.
Sam Horowitz
Sam Horowitz, the Head
of FX Distribution and Liquidity Management at CMC Connect, noted the strategic
value of the partnership. He revealed that the collaboration enables CMC
Connect to extend its network of current in-house fix connectivity partners.
"By
partnering with Lucera, our liquidity offering is now available in the vast
majority of places where our current and future clients might wish to meet us,"
Horowitz commented.
Peter
Durkan, the CEO at Lucera Financial Infrastructures, echoed Horowitz's
enthusiasm. He expressed excitement about partnering with a globally recognized
financial services provider like CMC Markets. According to Durkan, the
partnership highlights the cutting-edge technology and world-class financial
infrastructure solutions Lucera offers, combined with CMC Markets' dedication
to providing exceptional trading experiences.
Peter Durkan
"By
leveraging our state-of-the-art trading infrastructure and high-performance
connectivity, CMC Markets can confidently enhance their trading capabilities
and provide clients with unparalleled market access and execution speeds,"
Durkan commented. "Our cutting-edge technology and robust network
architecture ensure that CMC Markets can focus on delivering exceptional
services while maintaining the utmost level of security and performance."
CMC
Markets, established in 1989 and now listed on the London Stock Exchange, has a
presence in various regions, including the UK, Australia, Germany, and Singapore.
The company allows clients to trade almost 10,000 financial instruments across
multiple segments.
CMC Markets' Recent
Updates
In a
separate announcement from today, CMC Markets revealed plans to enhance its
user experience by integrating TrueLayer Payments in the UK and Europe.
TrueLayer, an open banking platform, provides a secured, swift, closed-loop
payments product, offering an upgrade from traditional payment methods like
debit cards or manual bank transfers, according to a company press release.
Recently,
the company extended its footprint in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
with an upgrade of its Dubai office, signalling the first step in its regional
expansion strategy. According to a statement shared with Finance Magnates,
CMC Markets will employ existing staff from the division to manage the enlarged
operations.
Damian Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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