CMC Markets Upgrades Next Generation Trading Platform

LONDON, October 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

CMC Markets [http://www.cmcmarkets.co.uk], one of the leading providers of spread betting and CFD trading, has today announced that customers will benefit from development upgrades to the tools available on its Next Generation platform.

Investment in its new Next Gen trading platform has allowed CMC Markets to create one of the most innovative trading experiences on the market.  As part of the company's ongoing commitment to offer the very best trading technology, CMC has been working with its customers to give them the developments they want.  Customer feedback from CMC's hugely successful Traders Club events and customer service department has allowed CMC to develop its platform offering in line with its customers' needs and requirement.

Customers can now trade on a fully customised screen allowing them to save enhanced charts, use technical pattern & candlestick highlighting functions and develop their own bespoke drawing tools & technical indicators.

In addition to this, the iPhone and iPad charting software has also received a significant upgrade with the introduction of more technical tools, drawing tools, and increased data points.  Speed and mobility is essential when trading, particularly in volatile markets.  For that reason CMC has ensured that clients can trade wherever they are, whether on the internet, iPad or iPhones. The CMC apps are the most powerful on market and replicate the high level trading capabilities and usability of the web platform.

Peter Cruddas, Founder of CMC Markets said: "A key part of our strategy has been to invest heavily in bringing our customers the best technology on the market.  We recognise that our clients have individual needs and the developments to our Next Gen platform are giving our customers exactly what they've asked us for.  The move to a totally customised package allows customers to create their perfect trading platform."

CMC Markets gives customers one of the best deals on the market by combining the best technology with the best execution, and the lowest spreads.

Notes to Editors

CMC Marketsis a leading global provider of financial spread betting, CFD and foreign exchange (FX). Since Peter Cruddas founded CMC Markets in 1989, the company now services more than 75,000 clients worldwide, who placed a total of 26 million trades last year.

CMC Markets UK Plc and CMC Spreadbet Plc (collectively known as CMC Markets) are authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Services Authority.

For further information on spread betting with CMC Markets please visit http://www.cmcmarkets.co.uk.

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