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CMC Markets said on 20 April 2026 that it launched Gold Weekend, a spread betting and CFD product giving access to gold while underlying spot and futures markets are closed. It follows the company’s 24/5 US equities rollout, with around 250 shares and ETFs available outside standard hours and further expansion planned.
CMC Markets announced on 15 April 2026 the launch of a Junior Cash ISA under its CMC Invest platform, with a variable 3.56% AER and monthly interest. The company said accounts can be opened and managed online with a £1 minimum, and existing JISAs can be transferred from other providers.
CMC CapX, CMC Markets' capital markets and private investments platform, has launched Spotlight, a tool letting FTSE-listed companies present directly to retail investors through company profiles and interactive leadership presentations. Ten companies signed up before launch, and CMC CapX expects the platform to support revenue growth as it expands internationally, including to ASX-listed companies.
CMC Markets announced on 23 March 2026 the launch of a multi-asset platform letting clients invest in 12,000+ global shares and ETFs and trade CFDs and options from one account. It cited 0% commission on the share and ETF investing, no platform or holding fees, and a 0.5% FX conversion fee that may apply.
CMC Markets announced a collaboration with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan to use Kinexys Digital Payments for near real-time blockchain-based settlement. CMC said cash transfers are already taking place on the system after successful testing, giving it 24/7 instant settlement, and that it expects lower settlement risk, operational friction and liquidity requirements.
CMC Markets published a message from founder and CEO Lord Peter Cruddas describing Spectre as a new way to trade for professional traders, with leverage, financing costs and margin calls removed. Cruddas called it simpler, smarter, more tax-efficient and tax-free.
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