A St Albans firm has been shortlisted for an honour at the Financial Times Investment and Wealth Management Awards.

Spread betting and fixed odds betting operator Spreadex has been listed among the nominees for Best Spread Betting Provider at the awards ceremony taking place next week.

Spreadex, which now employs more than 100 people, provides an online trading platform that allows investors to trade on shares, indices, forex and commodities as well as place sports bets from the same account.

The firm last month relocated to new larger premises in Upper Marlborough Road after a sustained period of company growth.