About CPT Markets UK

CPT Markets UK (originally Citypoint Trading Ltd) was established in London in 2008, based in the heart of the financial district. Our strategic objective is to create a secure and transparent environment for those interested in trading the global financial derivatives markets.

Specialising in CFDs and FX we cover a range of markets using sophisticated online trading systems, allowing our clients to get fast and accurate pricing with a solid risk management framework.

We work with institutions, professional clients and experienced retail clients in order to create bespoke solutions so they are able to build and manage their business in a proactive and profitable way.

Our board members and management bring years of trading and regulatory experience to CPT Markets UK, having gained knowledge from the buy side and sell side of the broking world allowing us to understand our clients’ needs and challenges in an ever-changing market.

We pride ourselves on offering a high level of service whilst adhering to the FCA regulatory standards and joining forces with some of the best credit institutions and auditing houses who oversee our work.

Experience & Longevity

We have been leaders in the CFD trading sector since its very early days. Over the last decade we have experienced the highs and lows and we have successfully managed the good and the difficult periods without wavering from our regulatory obligations or our core values of honesty, integrity and excellent customer support.

CPT Markets UK is founded upon traditional broker values of integrity, reliability and outstanding service. We seek to establish lasting relationships with all of our clients.

Regulatory Protection at CPT Markets

We pride ourselves on offering a high level of service whilst maintaining the highest level of FCA regulatory standards. CPT Markets UK has been operated throughout its lifespan under one of the most well-respected regulators globally. To this end we have always maintained a robust financial standing and worked with and alongside some of the most reputable auditing and legal firms.

CPT Markets UK is a company registered in England and Wales under registration no. 6707165 and authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 606110.

Board of Directors

An amazing team with international recognition

Nick Lewis - CEO

Nick has over 25 years of financial trading experience, having spent 11 years on the LIFFE floor, before moving into the electronic trading world in trading and risk management roles, most recently as Director of Trading and Risk at a well-established City firm.

Nick’s years of experience have made him a perfect fit as CEO for CPT Markets UK – his extensive knowledge and understanding of trading and risk management has proved vital in helping develop the firm.

Costas Xitas - COO

Costas is a qualified lawyer with 15 years’ work experience in the financial services sector. He was previously employed by the Renaissance Capital group as Head of Legal & Compliance working out of Moscow, Cyprus and London. After completing his MBA with the London Business School he joined the distribution team of Schroders Asset Management in the UK.

He currently serves as the COO of CPT Markets UK, responsible for the legal & regulatory, marketing and operational aspects of running the business.

Samir Shah - Financial Director

Samir has nearly 30 year’s experience working in financial services. He has a degree in Accountancy and Economics and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW). He has spent many years auditing financial service companies as well as spending some time in private practice. Prior to joining CPT Markets UK he acted as a CFO and Compliance officer for 18 years in an asset management company.

Samir’s financial and regulatory background will help CPT Markets UK maintain proper controls and procedures as the company expands.

Our Clients

CPT Markets UK was created to provide our clients with a London-based broking service that is regulated by the FCA and capable of providing a choice of trading platforms. We understand that each client is different and may need a different business models to succeed whether that is trading directly with CPT Markets UK, speculative or hedge trading, or doing business indirectly by introducing clients to CPT Markets UK.

Irrespective of your route to success, we aim to meet the growing demand from experienced traders and institutions for a broker that can combine the platforms plus commercials for a tailored service.

We are not just an anonymous electronic platform provider or an impersonal institution, but a full-service brokerage bringing traditional high levels of service into today’s electronic trading world.

INSTITUTIONAL & INDIVIDUAL

Tailored Solutions

Our aim is to provide a suite of solutions to ensure you have all you need – either for your trading or corporate success. At CPT Markets UK you can always expect a personal service and as a valued client you can rely on your dedicated account manager to support your trading needs with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

CPT Markets UK is founded upon traditional broker values of respectability, reliability and outstanding service. We seek to establish lasting relationships with all of our clients.