Online trading platform Plus500 gains approval to enter Canada's OTC market
June 23 (Reuters) - London-listed Plus500 (PLUSP.L), opens new tab said on Monday that it has received approval from the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization that will allow the online trading platform to offer its services in the over-the-counter market.
The company, which provides equity, commodity and options trading services and is active in more than 60 countries, has made investments in new products and expanded into global markets.
In March, it bought Indian financial services company Mehta Equities for about $20 million.
Plus500 said in April that it expects annual results to exceed market expectations, supported by increased trading activity amid global market volatility.
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