Lord Peter Cruddas, founder and CEO of CMC Markets, has been confirmed as headline speaker for FM Summit London 2026, taking place 24 November at Old Billingsgate. The announcement comes as the industry event marks its 15th edition, coinciding with CMC Markets’ 35th anniversary.
Cruddas, who pioneered online forex trading in 1989 and brought retail CFDs to the UK market before listing CMC on the LSE in 2016, will participate in a fireside chat covering his career trajectory and current industry trends. Discussion topics include the tokenization of traded assets and the emerging neo-investment banking model as retail brokers pivot toward B2B infrastructure. The session will also reference his 2021 autobiography and subsequent industry developments.
The summit brings together retail brokers, institutional trading firms, and fintech providers, with confirmed speakers from LMAX Digital, IG Group, and Interactive Brokers. Debate topics include Revolut’s potential impact on traditional brokers and prediction market regulation.
FXnCO Insight
Cruddas’s focus on tokenization and B2B infrastructure signals where legacy brokers see future revenue streams as retail trading commoditizes.
Source: Finance Magnates