Marex Spectron Reports 20% Revenues Growth in 2018

Marex Spectron, , announced its full-year financial results for 2018 this Thursday, revealing an uptick in revenues and profit before tax.
Throughout the year, the broker achieved gross revenues of $388.5 million. This is higher by $66.3 million or 20.6 per cent, from of $322.2 million.

Net revenues also managed to increase year-on-year, rising from $245.6 million in 2017, by around 20 per cent or $49.1 million to reach $294.7 million in 2018.
According to the statement, the boost in net revenues was partly driven by record results from its Metals business, as higher volatility was converted into increased net revenues.
Profit before tax for the year was $45.2 million. This represents an increase of 80 per cent from the $25.1 million reported in 2017.
Marex Spectron Awaits Court Judgement
However, as the statement highlights, this figure excludes a provision of $31.9 million from its court case which was heard earlier this year.
The judgement for the case is expected later this year and is in regards to nickel warehouse receipts. Specifically, for $32 million in 2017 over fraudulent nickel warehouse receipts in Asia.
The company has been accused of failing to identify the fraud. However, Marex has rejected the lawsuit and the parties are now awaiting a ruling.