CMC Markets doubles down on growth with DeFi and leadership overhaul
CMC Markets, a leading global provider of online trading and investment services, has reported strong results for the 2025 financial year, driven by its strategic expansion into decentralised finance (DeFi).
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The report showed that profit before tax rose by 33% to £84.5 million, while net operating income increased by 2% to £340.1 million. Earnings per share climbed to 22.6 pence, and the full-year dividend was raised by 37% to 11.4 pence per share.
Cost optimisation and liquidity growth
The solid financial performance was supported by a 21% increase in interest income to £42.5 million and a significant reduction in impairment charges. Operating expenses fell by 2% to £250 million, driven by tight cost controls and a 7% reduction in fixed remuneration following a staff restructuring. Financial investments surged by 118% to £111 million, while cash reserves grew by 55% to £247.7 million, reflecting strong liquidity and lower hedging activity.
DeFi strategy and strikeX acquisition
A key milestone of the year was the formal launch of CMC’s third strategic vertical—focused on building DeFi and Web 3.0 infrastructure. Complementing the company’s successful Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and Platform Technology as a Service (PTAS) segments, this new direction aims to integrate blockchain-powered tools and 24/7 trading capabilities across various asset classes. This includes smart wallets, asset tokenisation, and instant settlement systems.
To accelerate this strategy, CMC acquired a controlling 51% stake in blockchain firm StrikeX in May 2025, bringing essential tokenisation and wallet infrastructure in-house. This move lays the foundation for the development of a multi-asset wallet that will unify the management of traditional and digital assets under one platform.
Leadership changes and future outlook
CMC Markets also announced changes in leadership: Deputy CEO David Fineberg and Head of ANZ Matthew Lewis will step down from the Board at the upcoming AGM to take on strategic roles. Laurence Booth has joined the Board, and current Senior Independent Director Paul Wainscott will succeed James Richards as Chairman.
With a refreshed leadership team, strong capital base, and ambitious DeFi roadmap, CEO Lord Cruddas reaffirmed his long-term commitment to the company’s growth: “CMC is now more agile, innovative, and future-ready. Web 3.0 isn’t optional—it’s inevitable.”
CMC Markets enters FY 2026 with confidence, focusing on technology development and platform scalability to maintain leadership across both traditional and decentralised finance.
It is worth noting that CMC Markets received a regulatory license to operate in Bermuda at the end of 2024.
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