A world leader in financial services

We're an award-winning, multi-asset financial services provider with 40 years' experience in supporting our clients - providing instant and secure access to global markets.

Our performance in numbers

0.1 m+
account holders*
1 .5k+
markets
0.55 s
average execution speed
50 %
of trades successfully executed

*StoneX retail trading live and demo account holders globally since Q4 2020.

Our history

Westminster, London

Your trusted trading partner, since 1983

A lot has happened over the last four decades. And since day one, we have always been invested in your success.

From our humble beginnings to where we are today, discover why over one million traders have chosen City Index as their partner in the market.

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1983
1983 City Index sets up its UK operations, becoming one of the pioneers of retail spread betting on financial markets.
2001
2001 CFD trading goes live on the City Index platform, widening our product range for clients.
2006
2006 Building on our UK success, we launch operations in Singapore and Australia.
2008-9
2008/9 City Index takes over US market leader FX Solutions, launching the world's first spread betting and CFD trading app for iPhone.
2012
2012 Marks the introduction of the City Index Trading Academy, helping aspiring traders to learn more about the market and finesse their skills in a tournament environment.
2014
2014 US-based firm, Gain Capital, buys City Index off the back of strong growth in its UK, Australia, and Singapore operations.
2021
2021 City Index becomes the new sponsor of Saracens Rugby Club, renaming Allianz Park the StoneX stadium.
2022
2022 The group purchases Chasing Returns, making them the exclusive provider of Performance Analytics, a digital mentoring tool. Additionally, City Index becomes available on TradingView and Metatrader.
2023
2023 With a successful 40-year track record, City Index now offers more products and services than ever, including Extended Hours trading on 70+ US stocks.
An industry leader with a global presence
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Singapore
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Australia
Suite 28.01, 264 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
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Singapore expander
Singapore
One Raffles Pl, #12-62, Tower 2 One, Singapore 048616
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UK
Devon House 58 St Katharine's Way London, E1W 1JP United Kingdom
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Australia
Suite 28.01, 264 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
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www.cityindex.com/en-au/
Singapore
One Raffles Pl, #12-62, Tower 2 One, Singapore 048616
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www.cityindex.com/en-sg/
UK
Devon House 58 St Katharine's Way London, E1W 1JP United Kingdom
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www.cityindex.com/en-uk/
Multiple-award-winning broker
City Index is proud to be a market-leading broker with a proven track record of award-winning platforms, pricing and service.
ForexBrokers.com #1 New Tool
Performance Analytics 2023
ForexBrokers.com Best In Class
Overall 2023
Best CFD Provider
ADVFN International Financial Awards 2023
Best Trading Platform
Online Money Awards 2022
Best App
Shares Awards 2022
Trusted by industry experts
Discover what industry experts say about our award-winning platforms and services.
“An impressive product catalogue, excellent platform choices, and robust research facilities.”
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“Customers were extremely satisfied with both the breadth and depth of platforms on offer.”
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“City Index is a high-caliber provider of spread betting, and CFD trading.”
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“Advanced trading platforms, excellent mobile app, diverse market research.”
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Part of the StoneX group
StoneX (formerly known as INTL FCStone) is an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organisations and investors to the global markets.
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City Index’s parent company is StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX). With over 100 years in the financial markets, it is one of the largest retail and institutional trading providers in the world.

StoneX Group Inc.’s quarterly and annual financial statements are available for review on StoneX Investor Relations website.

Financial strength

StoneX Group Annual Report 2022

  • Total assets: $19.86 billion
  • Operating revenues: $2.11 billion
  • Stockholders’ equity: $1.07 billion
  • Income before tax: $277 million

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What we offer

CFDs
CFDs

CFD trading

Trade on both falling and rising prices across thousands of markets.
CFD trading
Spread betting
Spread betting

Spread betting

Tax-free trading* across all markets in every major asset class.
Spread betting
Forex
Forex

Forex trading

Speculate on over 80 currency pairs, including majors, minors and exotics.
Forex trading
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  • Award-winning platforms and apps
  • Exclusive trading tools like SMART Signals and Performance Analytics
  • Fast, secure deposits and withdrawals
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Frequently asked questions

How big is City Index?

City Index has over one million customers worldwide, 800+ staff and 1200+ trading partners. We’re part of StoneX Group, one of the world’s largest trading providers – listed on the NASDAQ and an S&P 500 constituent.

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How many countries does City Index operate in?

City Index operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Singapore. To start trading with us, open your live account.
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How old is City Index?

City Index has helped traders navigate global markets since 1983. You can leverage our years of market experience with a live trading account – open your account here.
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