FNG Exclusive… Further to our report from back in February that London based, FCA licensed CFDs broker Capital Index was sold by controlling shareholder Greg Secker, as the company was in process of rebranding to Vantos Markets, FNG has learned from regulatory filings that the identity of the acquiror is Sun Siyuan.

The group operates FCA licensed Capital Index (UK) Limited – now renamed Vantos Markets (UK) Limited – as well as offshore via Bahamas domiciled Capital Index (Global) Limited.

In 2025, Vantos Markets UK saw its revenues drop by 31% to £591K, from £857K in 2024. As recently as 2019 the company did £2.74 million in revenue. Vantos Markets UK posted a net loss of £154K in 2025, versus a loss of £18K the previous year. The company said that the UK business continued to suffer due to the cost of living crisis, both in terms of client numbers and trades. However, the Directors are hopeful that revenues will increase in 2026 and, together with a reduction in overhead costs, a return to profit will be possible.

Client funds held by Vantos Markets UK was £1,676,200 as at year-end 2025, down from £2,795,441 in 2024.

Vantos Markets is headed day-to-day by Managing Director Robert Woolfe, following the 2024 departure of CEO Trevor Barwell. Mr. Barwell is now CEO of new offshore CFDs broker JT Markets, launched by former iSAM Securities co-founder Jonathan Brewer.