GFT Global Markets UK opened in 2006 thanks to the expertise of Gary L.Tilkin, a veteran of financial markets and president of the company.

GFT is born as a "rib" of Global Futures & Forex Ltd, founded in 1997. The company currently has clients in 120 countries, more than 240 employees (40 of which in the London branch) located in New York, Chicago, Tokyo, Dubai, Singapore, Sidney and obviously London.

From the beginning, Tilkin's philosophy was hinged on 5 fundamentals: high technology, quality and services diversity, security and financial strength.

High technology meant introduction of a propriety operating platform focused on users' needs, which offered access to the market, order execution, market analysis and graphic support. An all-in-one, free and integrated package: the GFT Dealbook. In 2004, Dealbook FX2 was launched offering additional tools and features. Since then GFT has continued investing in the development of the platform.

Today GFT offers Dealbook in 3 different configurations: 360 Dealbook (tested in this review), Dealbook FX web, and Dealbook Mobile for mobile smartphones.

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