CMC Markets Sees Solid H1 of FY2020, CFD Unit Shows Strength

CMC Markets Plc, , has published its pre-close trading update for the first half of its 2020 fiscal year this Thursday, which is the six months ended September 30, 2019.
During the first half of its 2020 fiscal year, the UK-based firm reported a strong net trading revenue, driven through higher valued clients as well as an increase from its technology (B2B) business.

CFD business shows strength
In terms of its contracts for difference (CFD) business, the generated client income (client transaction costs) is slightly down in comparison to what was recorded in the same period of the previous year.
However, it is important to keep in mind that only had two months that were subject to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) product intervention measures, whereas the most recent period had all six months subject to the measures.
Since ESMA’s measures were put in place, CMC Markets has been focusing on attracting and retaining high-value clients. Furthermore, changes to its business model have led to the retention of a great portion of client income, the statement said.
As a result, the financial derivatives dealer expects that its CFD business net trading revenue will come in at approximately £85 million ($104.3 million) in H1 2020. This is £22 million, or 34.9 per cent, higher than the £63 million reported in the first half of fiscal 2019.
Stockbroking brings in solid revenue for CMC Markets
In H1 of fiscal 2020, the company’s stockbroking business revenue is expected to reach around £14 million. This is significantly higher than the £5.5 million stockbroking revenue reported in the first half of fiscal 2019, by 154.5 per cent.
According to the statement, this solid uptick in stockbroking revenue is largely the result of revenue generated from the trading firm’s various white-label partnerships in Australia, being the largest.