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A currency trading broker has shelved plans for a stock market flotation, citing uncertainty caused by a City watchdog probe into spreadbetting.

FxPro began lining up an initial public offering (IPO) in 2015, but reportedly put the plans on hold last year.

The flotation plans have now been shelved again amid a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) crackdown on the spreadbetting industry.

“The FCA consultation paper, published last month, has naturally put a spotlight on the retail trading industry and…