A prominent multi-asset trading platform has recently appointed Philip Manning as the Chairman of its UK Board. Manning brings with him an extensive 45-year background in financial services, having held several leadership positions across both banking and investment sectors.
His career accomplishments include significant roles at major financial institutions, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership. Notably, Manning has served as a non-executive Director at The Valesco Group for over four years and has prior experience as the Chief Executive Officer at ADIB UK Limited, as well as serving as Managing Director for Global Business Development at Citigroup.
The trading platform, which operates under Stratos Group International, LLC, a subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., has gained recognition as a strong contender in the trading and investment arena. It provides a diverse array of tradable assets, including equities, commodities, forex, and cryptocurrencies, catering to a global clientele of traders and investors.
Headquartered in London, the platform capitalizes on its extensive reach, offering multilingual support alongside innovative and user-friendly technology. The oversight from its parent company, Stratos, encompasses multiple regulated subsidiaries in regions such as the UK, Europe, Australia, and South Africa, further solidifying its standing in the industry for reliability and regulatory compliance.
Earlier this year, the platform introduced spread betting targeting UK-based investors. This addition enables users to engage in leveraged trading while enjoying tax efficiency. Spread betting allows clients to speculate on market movements without requiring ownership of the underlying assets. The introduction of the Spread Tracker aims to provide users with competitive spreads that stand out in the marketplace.
The CEO of the trading platform emphasizes a commitment to making complex trading more accessible and advantageous for investors. The Spread Tracker, noted as the first of its kind in the UK, offers transparent profit and loss calculations combined with a flexible trading experience, empowering traders to confidently navigate global markets on their own terms.