CMC Markets Strengthens Multi-Asset Offering with Entry into European Certificates and Warrants Market

WHY THIS MATTERS

The launch of CMC Markets’ first listed securitised derivatives on May 11, 2026, represents a significant strategic pivot for the FTSE 250 company. By entering the certificates and warrants market in Germany and Austria, CMC is moving beyond its traditional CFD (Contracts for Difference) roots into the exchange-traded structured products space. This is a direct play to capture the market share left behind by major European banks that have retreated from retail derivative issuance due to regulatory and capital constraints. For CMC, this provides a more diversified, “institutional-grade” revenue stream while offering retail and professional clients a transparent, exchange-regulated alternative to over-the-counter (OTC) trading.

This expansion is fueled by CMC’s Frankfurt-based subsidiary, CMC Markets Securities GmbH, and leverages the company’s proprietary “Next Generation” technology. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an expanded crypto offering from day one. By wrapping crypto assets into listed certificates, CMC is providing European investors with a regulated, familiar vehicle to gain exposure to digital assets without the complexities of managing private keys or utilizing unregulated offshore exchanges.

CMC Markets (“CMC”), a FTSE 250 company and global leader in multi-asset online trading and investing for retail, professional and institutional clients, has expanded its product offering with the launch of its first listed securitised derivatives. 

This marks CMC’s entry into the certificates and warrants market in Germany and Austria, delivered through its Frankfurt-based subsidiary, CMC Markets Securities GmbH.  

The launch comes as demand for exchange-traded structured products continues to grow across European markets.  

The move strengthens CMC’s multi-asset offering, providing clients with broader access to global markets.  

Lord Peter Cruddas, Chief Executive Officer, CMC Markets, said: 

“This is an exciting time for CMC Markets with the launch of our listed certificates and warrants offering in Germany. This launch is timely as we have seen major banks exiting this space over the last few years whilst the demand is still strong and growing.   

“We want to fill that void and demand with new products, including an expanded crypto offering and a wider range of different products across different time zones. 

“This is just the beginning as there will be a continuous roll-out of new products over the coming months and years. Watch this space as there are some exciting new products planned.   

“We believe we have a competitive advantage because of our award-winning technology, our distribution networks with over 300 institutional and B2B clients worldwide, offering white label and API connectivity.  

Richard Freeman, Head of CMC Securities, CMC Markets, notes:  

“Our aim is to always be the first to issue dynamic new products based on current trends and topics. We start this process with an expanded crypto offering on launch day. However, this is just the beginning.  

“We will quickly identify relevant new underlying assets and thanks to our existing platform technology, bring them to market in a timely manner.” 

FF NEWS TAKE

Lord Peter Cruddas is executing a “vacuum strategy”—stepping into the void left by legacy banks to become a primary issuer of dynamic, trend-based products. By utilizing CMC’s existing API connectivity and white-label distribution network (serving over 300 institutional clients), the firm can instantly scale its reach across Europe. This isn’t just a new product launch; it’s an attempt to institutionalize the “retail” trading experience by bringing the transparency of a public exchange to sophisticated derivative products.

However, the German and Austrian markets are notoriously competitive, with local heavyweights still maintaining strong ties to retail distribution. CMC’s success will depend on its “speed-to-market” for new underlying assets. If Richard Freeman’s team can consistently identify emerging trends—such as specific AI tokens or niche commodities—and wrap them into warrants faster than traditional competitors, CMC could fundamentally reshape the European structured products landscape. The focus on listed warrants also improves CMC’s regulatory standing, as these products are often seen as more “stable” and transparent than the high-leverage OTC products that have faced increased scrutiny from ESMA in recent years.

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