Draft:Trade Nation

Trade Nation
Company type	Private
Industry	Financial services
Founded	13 April 2012
Headquarters	London, England, United Kingdom
Key people	Jon Noble (Chief Executive Officer); Niall Healy (Chief Operations Officer); Simon Reid (Chief Financial Officer); Andrew Merry (Chief Commercial Officer); David Lloyd (Chief Technology Officer); Martin Pong (Chief Product Officer); Matthew Wright (Head of Strategic Partnerships);
Services	Financial spread betting (UK); CFD trading; FX trading;
Website	www.tradenation.com

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Trade Nation is an international online brokerage firm that provides trading in contracts for difference (CFDs), foreign exchange (forex), and spread betting.

Trade Nation is regulated in multiple jurisdictions and is headquartered in London, with additional operations in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Nassau, Mahé, and Lisbon.

The company was founded in 2012 as Qwote Capital and has undergone several rebrandings and structural changes, including Finsa Pty Ltd and the Core Spreads brand. Trade Nation expanded internationally, establishing licensed entities in Australia, South Africa, the Bahamas, Seychelles, and Portugal.

It consolidated regional brands under the Trade Nation identity in 2020 and has experienced regulatory developments and leadership changes, including a CEO transition in 2025.

History

2012–2014: Early years

Trade Nation began as Qwote Capital in 2012, when it was issued an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). The company was renamed Finsa Pty Ltd in 2013 and started operations with a small dealing desk team. Later that year, the company secured £5 million in funding and formed partnerships with Trade Direct 365 and Blackstone Futures.

In 2014, Finsa Europe Ltd was created following the acquisition of The Trader Management Company Ltd, an FCA-regulated firm. Partnerships with PIP Index and Capital Index were established shortly thereafter.

2015–2018: Expansion and regulatory developments

In 2015, the company launched the Core Spreads brand, moving from a business-to-business model to direct-to-customer trading. Stuart Lane was appointed CEO of Finsa Europe Ltd in 2016, and the Core Spreads brand was expanded.^[1] By 2017, the firm’s FCA licence had been upgraded to a £730,000 capital requirement.

2019–2020: New jurisdictions

In February 2019, Trade Nation Financial (Pty) Ltd was licensed in South Africa as a joint venture with Blackstone Futures. In April 2019, Trade Nation Ltd was incorporated in the Bahamas, and later that year, business from Blackstone Futures was transferred to Trade Nation Financial (Pty) Ltd.

In 2020, the Trade Nation brand was introduced as a global identity, consolidating regional brands. Licensing in the Bahamas was secured in March 2020.^[2]

2021–present: Consolidation and leadership changes

Following product intervention rules in Australia in 2021, Trade Nation Ltd became the hub for rest-of-world business. In April 2025, Stuart Lane stepped down as CEO and was succeeded by Jon Noble.^[3]^[4]

Technology

Trade Nation uses proprietary systems for trading and client management. Its main platform is TN Trader, which is web-based; the company also has a mobile platform for iPhone and Android. The company also supports third-party platforms such as TradingView and MetaTrader 4.^[5]

Regulation

Trade Nation operates under multiple financial licences:

United Kingdom: Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FRN 525164.^[6]
Australia: Trade Nation Australia Pty Ltd, licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), AFSL 422661.
Bahamas: Trade Nation Ltd, licensed by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB), SIA-F216.
Seychelles: Trade Nation Financial Markets Ltd, regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), SD150.^[7]
South Africa: Trade Nation Financial (Pty) Ltd, licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), 49846.

Sponsorships

Trade Nation has sponsored sports organisations in the United Kingdom. It was the official trading partner of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club in 2022 and became the sleeve sponsor of Aston Villa Football Club in 2023.^[8] The company has served as the front-of-shirt sponsor of Somerset County Cricket Club in the T20 Blast since 2020 and has partnered with Newbury Racecourse.

Awards

Trade Nation has received industry recognition:

Online Money – Best Spread Betting Provider (2023, 2024)
Online Money – Best Trading Platform (2023)
ForexBrokers.com – Best Ease of Use Platform (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Global Forex – Best MT4 Broker – Global (2023)
Global Forex – Best Trading Platform (2024)
TradingView – Most Reliable Tech (2024)
IX Trader Show Awards – Best Broker for Active Traders (2025)
ForexBrokers.com – Best in Class – Commissions and Fees (2025)
OMA – Best Spread Betting Provider (2025)

References

^ Ingham, Amy (18 December 2020). "Getting To Know You: Stuart Lane, CEO, Trade Nation". Business Matters Magazine. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
^ "Trade Nation Appoints New Bahamas CEO". Fintech Finance News. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
^ "Exclusive: Jon Noble to be Trade Nation CEO, Stuart Lane steps down". TradeInformer. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
^ Segal, Gerald (21 July 2025). "Exclusive: Trade Nation revenues pop 62% in 2024 ahead of CEO change". FX News Group. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
^ "Trade Nation Wins "Most Reliable Tech" at TradingView Awards". PR Newswire. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
^ "TRADE NATION FINANCIAL UK LTD". GOV UK. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
^ Segal, Gerald (10 July 2023). "Trade Nation adds offshore license in Seychelles". FX News Group. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
^ "Aston Villa renews partnership with Trade Nation". Aston Villa Football Club. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.

[1] Ingham, Amy (18 December 2020). "Getting To Know You: Stuart Lane, CEO, Trade Nation". Business Matters Magazine. Retrieved 24 November 2025.

[2] "Trade Nation Appoints New Bahamas CEO". Fintech Finance News. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2025.

[3] "Exclusive: Jon Noble to be Trade Nation CEO, Stuart Lane steps down". TradeInformer. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 29 October 2025.

[4] Segal, Gerald (21 July 2025). "Exclusive: Trade Nation revenues pop 62% in 2024 ahead of CEO change". FX News Group. Retrieved 25 July 2025.

[5] "Trade Nation Wins "Most Reliable Tech" at TradingView Awards". PR Newswire. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 2 March 2025.

[6] "TRADE NATION FINANCIAL UK LTD". GOV UK. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

[7] Segal, Gerald (10 July 2023). "Trade Nation adds offshore license in Seychelles". FX News Group. Retrieved 12 August 2023.

[8] "Aston Villa renews partnership with Trade Nation". Aston Villa Football Club. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.

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