Tag Archives: Jonathan Hufford

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the acquisition of Sporting Index by Spreadex Limited and its impact on the UK’s spread betting market.  The deal was announced in November 2023, with SpreadEx agreeing on ‘undisclosed terms’ with Groupe FDJ to acquire spread betting rival Sporting Index. On 15 January, the CMA announced that it had launched an inquiry, …

Spreadex has acquired long-standing rival Sporting Index, agreeing on buyout terms with owner Groupe FDJ. As reported by Racing Post on Monday, FDJ agreed to sell Sporting Index to spread betting rival Spreadex, with the latter choosing to “remain tight lipped on deal terms.” Founded in 1992, Sporting Index is recognised as the pioneering company in spread betting, providing odds …

Having founded leading spread betting firm Spreadex in 1999, Johnathan Hufford CEO speaks to SBC on his company’s long journey. Focusing on in-house development since its founding, Hufford details to SBC readers how his firm has handled the rare market conditions and realties of running a spread betting product. ____________________________ SBC: Jonathan thanks for letting SBC profile you… When you founded …