UK futures brokers

So for obvious reasons, can anyone recommend a UK regulated broker which offers futures and an API, and doesn't have the initials "I" and "B" in their name.

GAT

 

IG. They offer decent spreads on the ES under spreadbetting accounts which are tax free.

 

Sorry to be clear I want actual futures not spreadbets or CFDs

GAT

 

Ah!

Good luck, keep me posted if you find anything. I am UK based myself and struggle with Futures and Options brokers outside of IB.

 

Just wondering, why does it has to be UK regulated?

 

... because I live in the UK?

GAT

 

And why does that matter?

What is the advantage of going with an UK regulated broker compared to a broker regulated in the USA?

I do not live in the UK so i have no idea, maybe for tax advantages or something?

 

They have to be UK regulated, I don't care where they are actually based.

Interactive brokers is UK regulated, but of course they are also a US company.

A broker who is operating in the UK without being regulated would be breaking the law. For obvious reasons, I wouldn't want to go anywhere near them.

GAT

 

So by law you cannot use brokers like AMP, Dorman, Advantage, ... or you just don't trust them because they are not regulated by the FCA?

If i am not mistaken R.J. O'Brien also has a UK division like IB does.

 

https://www.cqg.com/partners/fcms You could use the CQG or TT api with adm U.K.(archer Daniels midland) or a prop shop like GH financials which is U.K. registered. Rj o Brien have a U.K. operation. Marex U.K. Sucden U.K. Details on link.