A seminar on financial spread betting takes place tonight at Birmingham's Copthorne Hotel.

The event, which is being staged by Finspreads, will include an introduction to spread betting, plus a look at some of the technical analysis strategies employed by institutions and investors who trade the financial markets.

"Anyone who follows the financial markets, in particular active investors, would be interested in this event," said Finspreads head of sales and marketing, Angus Campbell.

"Ten per cent of our clients are based in and around Birmingham and already there are 100 people signed up to the seminar.

"These educational sessions are becoming more and more popular," he added.

The event starts at 6pm.