"We were an APAC-based company, but then grew locally because of liquidity and other problems," Doo Prime's Fraser Nelson.
Catch all the key moments from FMAS:24.
A group posing with FMAS:24 branding
After an exciting first day, the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:24) is now open for its second and final day. The environment is more vibrant today, with a record number of attendees at the Sandton Convention Center.
FMAS:24 is a prominent example of how Africa's trading industry is shaping. The continent's emerging market has already encouraged companies in the region. Now, the entire industry has come under one roof.
Today is the last opportunity for traders, investors, businesses, and industry leaders to gather at FMAS:24's prime spot to forge new partnerships. This is where connections are made that will shape the future of finance in Africa. FMAS:24 connects online trading, fintech, crypto, digital assets, and payments, providing a dynamic platform for B2C and B2B audiences to network, learn, and form meaningful connections.
Moments from the Floor
"A trader who has transitioned from entry-level trading, there are certain things they look for in news as retail traders. When you get to the point of becoming an asset manager and managing clients' portfolios, you are dealing with liquidity and the policy outlook. Your exposure to and understanding of news fundamentally changes," said Lebowa Capital's founder, Jimmy Moyaha.
"We were an APAC-based company, but then grew locally because of liquidity and other problems," said Doo Prime's Head of Institutional Clients, Fraser Nelson.
Panel discussions have started. ForexLive's Adam Button is moderating a discussion on "How to Trade the News," participated by Lebowa Capital's founder, Jimmy Moyaha, HFM's Market Analyst for Southern Africa, François Du Plessis, and Doo Prime's Head of Institutional Clients, Fraser Nelson.
Panel discussion on "How to Trade the News"
Here is a glimpse from the exhibition floor of FMLS:24. Booths are crowded.
B2Broker's Andrew Matushkin has also taken the stage and is sharing his views on the topic "Digital Asset Brokerage, Structure, and Artifice."
B2Broker's Andrew Matushkin on "Digital Asset Brokerage, Structure, and Artifice."
The Finance Magnates Group team is talking to more industry professionals today. Jimmy Moyaha, founder of Lebowa Capital, shared his expertise on trading and what's next for this growing industry in Africa. Would you like to have a chat too?
Lebowa Capital's Jimmy Moyaha talking to the Finance Magnates Group at FMAS:24
The day started with teams posing at the venues. Did you take enough photos?
The Doo Prime team in front of their booth
Schedule for Exhibition Day 2
Center Stage
12:10 Digital Asset Brokerage, Structure, and Artifice
12:40 How to Trade the News
13:20 Blockchain's Role in Making Africa's Financial Systems Inclusive
15:00 Top Analysts Share Easy Tips and Hard Lessons
13:50 SuperApps: One App to Rule Them All?
16:40 Digital Currencies in 2024: Between Traded Assets and Payments Enablers
Trader Zone
12:20 Mastering Fundamental Analysis and its Integration with Technical Analysis
12:50 Trading Decoded: Strategies, Analysis, and Risk Management Essentials
13:20 Asset Allocation and Trading in a Lower Interest Rate Environment
15:00 Global Trends in Financial Markets in H2, 2024
15:30 Strategies for Trading Mastery: Pitfalls and Solutions
16:00 The Highs and Lows of the Modern Trader
16:30 Inside the Trader's Mind
17:00 Building a Robust Trading Plan: Key Elements and Execution
Recap of Exhibition Day 1
The first day of the exhibition hosted some of the top speakers in the industry and witnessed a massive turnout of attendees. The speakers included regulators, C-level executives of top financial services companies and tech giants, and industry experts.
“There is no doubt [there will be enforcement on copy trading and signals],” FSCA’s Divisional Executive of Enforcement, Gerhard van Deventer, confirmed at FMAS:24. “We don’t have a choice.”
The speakers were also bullish on Africa's future prospects. “We have more young traders because we have more young people,” said HF Markets’ Alex Stefanidis.
FMAS:24 panel discussion on Business Growth in Africa and Beyond
If you are attending FMAS:24, do not miss the closing party.
After an exciting first day, the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:24) is now open for its second and final day. The environment is more vibrant today, with a record number of attendees at the Sandton Convention Center.
FMAS:24 is a prominent example of how Africa's trading industry is shaping. The continent's emerging market has already encouraged companies in the region. Now, the entire industry has come under one roof.
Today is the last opportunity for traders, investors, businesses, and industry leaders to gather at FMAS:24's prime spot to forge new partnerships. This is where connections are made that will shape the future of finance in Africa. FMAS:24 connects online trading, fintech, crypto, digital assets, and payments, providing a dynamic platform for B2C and B2B audiences to network, learn, and form meaningful connections.
Moments from the Floor
"A trader who has transitioned from entry-level trading, there are certain things they look for in news as retail traders. When you get to the point of becoming an asset manager and managing clients' portfolios, you are dealing with liquidity and the policy outlook. Your exposure to and understanding of news fundamentally changes," said Lebowa Capital's founder, Jimmy Moyaha.
"We were an APAC-based company, but then grew locally because of liquidity and other problems," said Doo Prime's Head of Institutional Clients, Fraser Nelson.
Panel discussions have started. ForexLive's Adam Button is moderating a discussion on "How to Trade the News," participated by Lebowa Capital's founder, Jimmy Moyaha, HFM's Market Analyst for Southern Africa, François Du Plessis, and Doo Prime's Head of Institutional Clients, Fraser Nelson.
Panel discussion on "How to Trade the News"
Here is a glimpse from the exhibition floor of FMLS:24. Booths are crowded.
B2Broker's Andrew Matushkin has also taken the stage and is sharing his views on the topic "Digital Asset Brokerage, Structure, and Artifice."
B2Broker's Andrew Matushkin on "Digital Asset Brokerage, Structure, and Artifice."
The Finance Magnates Group team is talking to more industry professionals today. Jimmy Moyaha, founder of Lebowa Capital, shared his expertise on trading and what's next for this growing industry in Africa. Would you like to have a chat too?
Lebowa Capital's Jimmy Moyaha talking to the Finance Magnates Group at FMAS:24
The day started with teams posing at the venues. Did you take enough photos?
The Doo Prime team in front of their booth
Schedule for Exhibition Day 2
Center Stage
12:10 Digital Asset Brokerage, Structure, and Artifice
12:40 How to Trade the News
13:20 Blockchain's Role in Making Africa's Financial Systems Inclusive
15:00 Top Analysts Share Easy Tips and Hard Lessons
13:50 SuperApps: One App to Rule Them All?
16:40 Digital Currencies in 2024: Between Traded Assets and Payments Enablers
Trader Zone
12:20 Mastering Fundamental Analysis and its Integration with Technical Analysis
12:50 Trading Decoded: Strategies, Analysis, and Risk Management Essentials
13:20 Asset Allocation and Trading in a Lower Interest Rate Environment
15:00 Global Trends in Financial Markets in H2, 2024
15:30 Strategies for Trading Mastery: Pitfalls and Solutions
16:00 The Highs and Lows of the Modern Trader
16:30 Inside the Trader's Mind
17:00 Building a Robust Trading Plan: Key Elements and Execution
Recap of Exhibition Day 1
The first day of the exhibition hosted some of the top speakers in the industry and witnessed a massive turnout of attendees. The speakers included regulators, C-level executives of top financial services companies and tech giants, and industry experts.
“There is no doubt [there will be enforcement on copy trading and signals],” FSCA’s Divisional Executive of Enforcement, Gerhard van Deventer, confirmed at FMAS:24. “We don’t have a choice.”
The speakers were also bullish on Africa's future prospects. “We have more young traders because we have more young people,” said HF Markets’ Alex Stefanidis.
FMAS:24 panel discussion on Business Growth in Africa and Beyond
If you are attending FMAS:24, do not miss the closing party.
Finance Magnates 2025 Awards Return to Cyprus for a Night of Industry Recognition
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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