About CMC Markets Singapore
Trade your way on CFDs, forex and stockbroking products with the CMC Markets group. Whether you are a day trader or a long-term investor, the CMC Markets group has the right platform for you.
Invest with Trust
CMC complies with Singapore’s Securities and Futures Act (SFA) to ensure all clients funds are protected. As such, CMC Markets clearly distinguishes client money from its own by holding such funds in segregated client bank accounts.
Trade your way on CFDs, forex, and stockbroking products with CMC Markets. Whether you are a day trader or a long-term investor, CMC Markets has the right platform for you.
Licensed and Regulated
As a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulated broker we adhere to strict regulatory requirements. This dictates the way we conduct our business and includes a commitment to treating customers fairly, so you always know exactly where you stand.
Milestones
1989
1989
CMC Markets was founded by Peter Cruddas
When "Currency Management Corporation" later abbreviated to CMC, first began trading in London as an FX broker, the office contained one desk, one telephone and one highly ambitious trader and entrepreneur.
"I founded CMC Markets in 1989 to offer retail clients wholesale pricing and service to compete with the large banks and exchanges. I wanted retail investors and traders to get the same terms as the large institutions like hedge funds."
Peter Cruddas
Founder of CMC Markets
1996
1996
CMC Markets launched the world's first online retail FX trading platform
This revolutionary platform allowed retail clients to take advantage of markets previously only accessible to institutional traders, democratizing access to foreign exchange trading.
1998
1998
Andrew West Stockbroking was founded
This strategic development would later become pivotal in establishing CMC Markets Stockbroking in 2008, expanding our service offerings beyond FX trading.
2000
2000
Online share-trading was launched
The company expanded to become a CFD broker. This underlined a commitment to offering the most competitive and innovative products to retail clients globally.
2007
2007
Singapore office officially opened
CMC Markets established its presence in the Asia-Pacific region by opening our Singapore office, marking a significant milestone in our international expansion.
"I oversee financial control and client payments and since 2009 I have witnessed the company's growth, which includes a local dedicated customer service team for all our valued clients. \n\nThe CMC Singapore team works hard to not only ensure transparency, but to also continue to improve ourselves in order to enable a seamless client journey with us."
Cyndy Soh
Director & Financial Controller (Singapore)
2009-2017
2009-2017
Strategic partnerships and recognition
During this period, CMC Markets successfully launched multiple partnerships. It also won multiple awards including Financial Provider of the Year (Shares magazine).
2016
2016
Listed on London Stock Exchange
It was listed as CMCX, with an initial market capitalisation of £693m.
2018
2018
Implementation of ANZ Bank stockbroking white label partnership
This included the successful migration of over 500,000+ clients.
2023
2023
CMC Invest Singapore launched
The office started with fewer than 20 staff and quickly grew to be one of the leading CFD and FX trading provider in the Singapore market.
"CMC Invest is set to disrupt the market by offering a platform that is built upon transparency, and a heritage that spans more than 30 years. This initiative forms part of a 3-year strategic plan announced by CMC Markets to expand the Group's successful Invest platform, which endeavours to make trading accessible to all."
Christopher Forbes
Head of CMC Singapore
About The Team
Christopher Forbes
Head of Asia, CMC Markets
Christopher Forbes is the Head of Asia at CMC Markets and is based in Singapore. In this role, he oversees the firm's three brands — CMC Markets, CMC Invest, and CMC Connect — throughout the region. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in financial markets, he directs strategic planning, drives market expansion, and leads operations across Asia.
Cyndy Soh
Head of Finance (Asia), CMC Markets
Cyndy is responsible for the financial activities of the company which includes financial governance, planning budgeting, forecasting and cash management matters. With more than twenty years of experience in Banking and Capital Markets during which more than a decade was spent with CMC Markets SG. Cyndy has continually advocated for best practices within a strong financial control environment. Together with her prior banking experiences in the areas of Regulatory Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Financial Control and Cash Management, Cyndy has considerable experience as an effective Financial Controller.
Lee Jia Yi
Head of Distribution (Asia), CMC Markets
As Head of Distribution (Asia) at CMC Markets since December 2024, Lee Jia Yi drives expansion across Asia's financial markets. She oversees the distribution ecosystem, implementing market entry strategies, optimizing product channels, and forging strategic partnerships. With over a decade of financial services leadership, Jia Yi brings proven expertise in scaling operations across Asian markets. As Head of Sales APAC at Axi (seven years), she spearheaded market entries and built high-performing teams across Southeast Asia. Her earlier tenure at CMC Markets (2014-2017), advancing from Client Services Executive to Sales Specialist, provides deep institutional knowledge.
