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06 Oct 2026 - 05min Read
Trade Nation has agreed to acquire the UK client book of Stratos Markets Limited, which operates as FXCM in the UK. The transfer is expected to complete in late November 2026.
Here's an overview of the acquisition. FXCM UK clients can find detailed information about the move at tradenation.com/fxcm.
Acquirer - Trade Nation (FCA FRN 525164)
Client book - UK clients of Stratos Markets Limited, trading as FXCM (FCA FRN 217689)
Expected completion - Late November 2026
Transfer approach - A managed transition plan developed jointly by both firms
Information for FXCM clients - tradenation.com/fxcm
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FXCM has offered online FX and CFD trading in the UK since 1999, building a large community of experienced traders. Trade Nation, founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, focuses exclusively on spread betting and CFDs.
Jon Noble, Chief Executive Officer of Trade Nation, said: "FXCM's UK clients are exactly the traders we built Trade Nation for: experienced people who know precisely what they want from a broker."
Moving an established client book from one broker to another is about more than accounts and balances. Traders need clarity on what's changing and continuity in how they trade.
Trade Nation and FXCM have worked together on a transition plan built around three priorities:
Brendan Callan, Chief Executive Officer, Stratos Group (Tradu and FXCM), said " “Our priority throughout has been finding the right home for our UK clients. Trade Nation stood out for its platforms and its service culture, and we are confident our clients will be well looked after.”
The acquisition builds on Trade Nation's experience of managing client transfers and strengthens its position in its home market. As Jon Noble put it: "This is a significant step for Trade Nation, and there is more to come."
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Trade Nation, an FCA-regulated spread betting and CFD specialist, has agreed to acquire the UK client book of Stratos Markets Limited, which operates as FXCM in the UK.
The transfer is expected to complete in late November 2026, following a transition plan developed by both firms.
Detailed information for FXCM UK clients is available at tradenation.com/fxcm.
Press Media contact: Please contact Angus Campbell at Nominis Advisory - angus@nominis.co
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Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Ltd., a financial services company registered in the Bahamas under number 203493 B, is authorised and regulated by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB), with licence number SIA-F216. Our registered office is No. 3 Bayside Executive Park, West Bay Street & Blake Road, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd, a financial services company registered in England & Wales under company number 07073413, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 525164. Our registered office is 14 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4BX, United Kingdom.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Australia Pty Ltd, a financial services company registered in Australia under number ACN 158 065 635, is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with licence number AFSL 422661. Our registered office is Level 17, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Europe Empresa de Investimento, S.A. is a Public Limited Company, authorised and regulated in Portugal by the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM) with the licence number 601, and is a company registered in Portugal with the number 517 156 091. Our registered office is Regus Business Center Lda, Escritório 203/204, Praça Marquês de Pombal 14, 1250-162 Lisboa.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Financial Markets Ltd, a financial services company registered in the Seychelles under number 810589-1, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles (FSA) with licence number SD150. Our registered office is CT House, Office 6B, Providence, Mahe, Seychelles.
Trade Nation is a trading name of Trade Nation Financial (Pty) Ltd, a financial services company registered in South Africa under number 2018 / 418755 / 07, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), with licence number 49846. Our registered office is 19 9th Street, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2198 South Africa.
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