What Helped EBC Win Big at the 2025 Online Money Awards?

EBC Financial Group has earned our first recognition from the 2025 Online Money Awards, taking home the title of Best CFD Provider. This win reflects the strides we’ve made in refining our multi-asset offering, advancing platform technology, and building products that keep traders’ needs at the centre of our innovation. 

Expanding Access Through ETF CFDs 

A key factor in this year’s win was the rollout of more than 100 US-listed ETF CFDs, one of the most in-demand product launches among our clients. This expansion allows traders to gain direct, leveraged exposure to global investment themes, including US technology, clean energy, dividend-focused strategies, and Asia-Pacific equities. 

These ETFs, issued by providers such as iShares (BlackRock), Vanguard, and State Street Global Advisors, span a wide range of sectors, styles, and regions. Clients can take real-time long or short positions without the restrictions of traditional ETF investing. There are no fund management fees, leverage is available for capital efficiency, and most trades are zero-commission—offering tactical control at lower cost. 

Built Around the Way Traders Operate 

Our focus on ETF CFDs was based on extensive trader feedback. Clients today want efficient, high-conviction tools that allow them to express market views with precision. Style-based baskets such as value, growth, and dividend indices give traders the flexibility to respond to both macroeconomic shifts and sector rotation, with the ability to adjust positions in real time. 

“This award speaks directly to how EBC continually meets the needs of today's traders—with an emphasis on flexibility, transparency, and access to smarter, more diversified products. The Group's ETF CFDs are designed with these priorities in mind, helping clients take directional positions on market themes that matter—at lower costs, with real-time execution, and the ability to go long or short. This win reflects the Group's ongoing focus on putting traders first,” said David Barrett, CEO of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd. 

Enhanced Infrastructure for Seamless Execution 

In parallel with our product expansion, we also made key upgrades to our trading platform in 2025. These include improved backend performance, smart liquidity routing, and multilingual platform enhancements, all working together to support execution speeds as low as 20ms. 

To further enhance precision and control, we offer proprietary tools like Trading Black Box and Private Room, which support advanced order management and transparency. These tools were developed to meet the demands of active traders who expect speed, clarity, and seamless execution in every session. 

Part of a Broader Momentum 

Winning Best CFD Provider at the Online Money Awards adds to a growing list of honours in 2025. Earlier this year, we were recognised by the World Finance Forex Awards for Most Trusted Broker and Best Trading Platform. These milestones validate our broader strategy to expand thoughtfully, innovate continuously, and deliver value across every touchpoint. 

The Online Money Awards, hosted by Holiston Media, recognise excellence in the financial services and fintech sectors, with winners selected through a blend of editorial analysis and investor feedback.