TP ICAP, the world's largest interdealer broker, reported record quarterly revenue of £629 million for the first quarter of 2025, a 10% increase from the same period last year, as market volatility spurred trading across multiple asset classes.

TP ICAP Reports Record Revenue in Q1 Amid Market Volatility

The strong performance was primarily driven by heightened market volatility stemming from uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies, the company said in a trading update released today (Wednesday).

Global Broking, the group's largest division, saw revenue jump 14% compared to the first quarter of 2024, with robust performance across all asset classes as the unit capitalized on favorable market conditions.

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Dollar Weakness Fails to Dampen TP ICAP's Earnings Outlook

Despite the recent weakening of the U.S. dollar, TP ICAP's board maintained its comfort with current market expectations for 2025 adjusted operating profit. The company noted that approximately 60% of group revenues and 40% of group costs are denominated in U.S. dollars.

The interdealer broker also provided an update on its previously announced potential minority listing of Parameta Solutions. While earlier guidance suggested this could occur as early as the second quarter of 2025, TP ICAP now says its board “will keep under review the appropriate timing for any potential minority listing” following recent market turbulence.

A few weeks ago, the company published its full-year results for 2024. Net profit rose to £39.3 million, marking an increase compared to the previous year. Revenue climbed to £325.8 million, and operating profit reached £48.5 million. Administrative expenses increased slightly to £276.5 million from £268.1 million, while other operating expenses decreased to £787,000 from £1.8 million.

At the end of 2024, the company announced a seven-year strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The goal of the collaboration is to support digital transformation efforts and enhance electronic trading services.

In the same period, a new Dry Bulk Commodities Desk was launched in Copenhagen. This unit will focus on brokering physical transactions involving ferrous and non-ferrous metals.