The two-day-long exhibition kicked-off today at 11 am local time.
"We have more young traders because we have more young people": HFM's Alex Stefanidis.
From the floor of FMAS:24 exhibition
The Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:24) has officially kicked off today, making its triumphant return to the vibrant heart of Johannesburg. Now bigger and better than ever, this premier B2B event is set to redefine industry standards.
At 11 am local time, the gates of the Sandton Convention Center swung open, heralding the start of an electrifying two-day Exhibition. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic lineup of industry heavyweights delivering keynote speeches, engaging in panel discussions, conducting interviews, and much more.
FMAS:24 is the ultimate convergence point for trading industry executives, marketers, company representatives, and traders. It's an unparalleled opportunity for networking, where meaningful connections can ignite promising business deals.
This year’s summit features an expanded format, with two stages: Center Stage and Trader Zone. Additionally, a more extensive exhibition area will allow companies to showcase their cutting-edge products and services to both current and prospective clients.
From the Exhibition Floor
The regulators are also present at FMAS:24. Catch ForexLive's Adam Button's interview with Gerhard van Deventer, Division Executive of Enforcement at FSCA.
FSCA's Gerhard van Deventer talking to the Finance Magnates Group
Prop trading exploded recently and demand for it is only growing. Petros Kalaitzis from Tools for Brokers is explaining growth of this industry at FMAS:24.
The panel discussion on "Mixed Signals: Macro Developments to Watch Out For" is ongoing. Are you following?
The panel discussion on "Mixed Signals: Macro Developments to Watch Out For"
The much-awaited panel discussion has started. At the Center Stage, Finance Magnates' Andrea Badiola Mateos is moderating the first discussion at FMAS:24 with industry heavyweights from Exness, TD Markets, Finalto, ATFX, and HFM. "We have more young traders because we have more young people," HFM's Alex Stefanidis said.
FMAS:24 panel discussion on Business Growth in Africa and Beyond
All eyes are on the Trader Zone as Christoforos Panagiotou, Africa Regional Manager at Fxview, took the stage.
Take a look at our stunning team memebers Janet & Adam, as well as the queues that came FMAS:24! And this, is just the beginning! Stay tuned 👀#fmas#fmas24#fmeventspic.twitter.com/zmbh6DUsdN
The crowed has gathered at the opening gates of the Sandton Convention Center. Can you take a guess at the footfall this year?
At the entry gate to FMAS:24
Schedule for Exhibition Day 1
Center Stage:
12:30 Business Growth in Africa and Beyond
13:20 Mixed Signals: Macro Developments to Watch Out for
15:00 Payments in Africa: a Cross-Border, Cross-Device Revolution
15:50 Navigating The Present and Future of IBs in South Africa
16:40 Regulation, Trust, and The Future of Trading in Africa
17:30 Personal Finance Management: Your Essential Checklist
18:10 Becoming a Pro Trader: Tools, Habits, and Mindset
Trader Zone:
12:00 FX and CFDs in Africa: Key Industry Trends
12:30 The Art of Market Analysis: Finding the Right Direction
13:00 Managing The Emotions of Trading
13:30 Piecing the Prop Trading Puzzle
14:50 Workshop with AvaTrade
15:20 Mastering Trading Expectations
15:50 Gold, South African Rand & The 2024 Financial Markets Outlook
16:20 Is my broker my buddy?
16:50 Set Yourself Apart - Elevate Your Mindset
17:15 Tutorial: Welcome to The World of Trading!
17:40 Know Your Partner: Do's and Don'ts in Tech and IBs
18:10 Overcoming Impatience: Essential Tactics for FX Mastery
A Recap of Opening Networking Blitz
As always, FMAS:24 kicked off with the highly anticipated Opening Networking Blitz at the Sandton Convention Centre. This exclusive, invite-only event seamlessly blended fun and business, offering a unique opportunity for selected attendees to connect and network on the eve of Exhibition Day 1.
The Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:24) has officially kicked off today, making its triumphant return to the vibrant heart of Johannesburg. Now bigger and better than ever, this premier B2B event is set to redefine industry standards.
At 11 am local time, the gates of the Sandton Convention Center swung open, heralding the start of an electrifying two-day Exhibition. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic lineup of industry heavyweights delivering keynote speeches, engaging in panel discussions, conducting interviews, and much more.
FMAS:24 is the ultimate convergence point for trading industry executives, marketers, company representatives, and traders. It's an unparalleled opportunity for networking, where meaningful connections can ignite promising business deals.
This year’s summit features an expanded format, with two stages: Center Stage and Trader Zone. Additionally, a more extensive exhibition area will allow companies to showcase their cutting-edge products and services to both current and prospective clients.
From the Exhibition Floor
The regulators are also present at FMAS:24. Catch ForexLive's Adam Button's interview with Gerhard van Deventer, Division Executive of Enforcement at FSCA.
FSCA's Gerhard van Deventer talking to the Finance Magnates Group
Prop trading exploded recently and demand for it is only growing. Petros Kalaitzis from Tools for Brokers is explaining growth of this industry at FMAS:24.
The panel discussion on "Mixed Signals: Macro Developments to Watch Out For" is ongoing. Are you following?
The panel discussion on "Mixed Signals: Macro Developments to Watch Out For"
The much-awaited panel discussion has started. At the Center Stage, Finance Magnates' Andrea Badiola Mateos is moderating the first discussion at FMAS:24 with industry heavyweights from Exness, TD Markets, Finalto, ATFX, and HFM. "We have more young traders because we have more young people," HFM's Alex Stefanidis said.
FMAS:24 panel discussion on Business Growth in Africa and Beyond
All eyes are on the Trader Zone as Christoforos Panagiotou, Africa Regional Manager at Fxview, took the stage.
Take a look at our stunning team memebers Janet & Adam, as well as the queues that came FMAS:24! And this, is just the beginning! Stay tuned 👀#fmas#fmas24#fmeventspic.twitter.com/zmbh6DUsdN
The crowed has gathered at the opening gates of the Sandton Convention Center. Can you take a guess at the footfall this year?
At the entry gate to FMAS:24
Schedule for Exhibition Day 1
Center Stage:
12:30 Business Growth in Africa and Beyond
13:20 Mixed Signals: Macro Developments to Watch Out for
15:00 Payments in Africa: a Cross-Border, Cross-Device Revolution
15:50 Navigating The Present and Future of IBs in South Africa
16:40 Regulation, Trust, and The Future of Trading in Africa
17:30 Personal Finance Management: Your Essential Checklist
18:10 Becoming a Pro Trader: Tools, Habits, and Mindset
Trader Zone:
12:00 FX and CFDs in Africa: Key Industry Trends
12:30 The Art of Market Analysis: Finding the Right Direction
13:00 Managing The Emotions of Trading
13:30 Piecing the Prop Trading Puzzle
14:50 Workshop with AvaTrade
15:20 Mastering Trading Expectations
15:50 Gold, South African Rand & The 2024 Financial Markets Outlook
16:20 Is my broker my buddy?
16:50 Set Yourself Apart - Elevate Your Mindset
17:15 Tutorial: Welcome to The World of Trading!
17:40 Know Your Partner: Do's and Don'ts in Tech and IBs
18:10 Overcoming Impatience: Essential Tactics for FX Mastery
A Recap of Opening Networking Blitz
As always, FMAS:24 kicked off with the highly anticipated Opening Networking Blitz at the Sandton Convention Centre. This exclusive, invite-only event seamlessly blended fun and business, offering a unique opportunity for selected attendees to connect and network on the eve of Exhibition Day 1.
“AI Very Useful for Fraud Detection, Monitoring”: FM Singapore Summit 2026 Enters Final Day
Featured Videos
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
Buying The Deep: Digital Asset Adoption in APAC and Beyond
Buying The Deep: Digital Asset Adoption in APAC and Beyond
Buying The Deep: Digital Asset Adoption in APAC and Beyond
Buying The Deep: Digital Asset Adoption in APAC and Beyond
Buying The Deep: Digital Asset Adoption in APAC and Beyond
Buying The Deep: Digital Asset Adoption in APAC and Beyond
The persisting price drops test the industry's commitment to crypto adoption. While on-chain innovation is making headway across market mechanics, from stablecoins to tokenization, investors remains cautious.
This session brings together market structure experts and institutional investors to explore how a prolonged bear market affects their long-term strategy, and where the opportunities lie ahead of the next cycle.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand account of the bear market's impact on various industry players
Understanding of what custody, connectivity, and settlement gaps still hamper growth in APAC
Insight into how client mandates and operational readiness are shaping who moves and who waits
Perspective on what institutional investors need to move toward actual digital asset capital deployment
The persisting price drops test the industry's commitment to crypto adoption. While on-chain innovation is making headway across market mechanics, from stablecoins to tokenization, investors remains cautious.
This session brings together market structure experts and institutional investors to explore how a prolonged bear market affects their long-term strategy, and where the opportunities lie ahead of the next cycle.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand account of the bear market's impact on various industry players
Understanding of what custody, connectivity, and settlement gaps still hamper growth in APAC
Insight into how client mandates and operational readiness are shaping who moves and who waits
Perspective on what institutional investors need to move toward actual digital asset capital deployment
The persisting price drops test the industry's commitment to crypto adoption. While on-chain innovation is making headway across market mechanics, from stablecoins to tokenization, investors remains cautious.
This session brings together market structure experts and institutional investors to explore how a prolonged bear market affects their long-term strategy, and where the opportunities lie ahead of the next cycle.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand account of the bear market's impact on various industry players
Understanding of what custody, connectivity, and settlement gaps still hamper growth in APAC
Insight into how client mandates and operational readiness are shaping who moves and who waits
Perspective on what institutional investors need to move toward actual digital asset capital deployment
The persisting price drops test the industry's commitment to crypto adoption. While on-chain innovation is making headway across market mechanics, from stablecoins to tokenization, investors remains cautious.
This session brings together market structure experts and institutional investors to explore how a prolonged bear market affects their long-term strategy, and where the opportunities lie ahead of the next cycle.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand account of the bear market's impact on various industry players
Understanding of what custody, connectivity, and settlement gaps still hamper growth in APAC
Insight into how client mandates and operational readiness are shaping who moves and who waits
Perspective on what institutional investors need to move toward actual digital asset capital deployment
The persisting price drops test the industry's commitment to crypto adoption. While on-chain innovation is making headway across market mechanics, from stablecoins to tokenization, investors remains cautious.
This session brings together market structure experts and institutional investors to explore how a prolonged bear market affects their long-term strategy, and where the opportunities lie ahead of the next cycle.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand account of the bear market's impact on various industry players
Understanding of what custody, connectivity, and settlement gaps still hamper growth in APAC
Insight into how client mandates and operational readiness are shaping who moves and who waits
Perspective on what institutional investors need to move toward actual digital asset capital deployment
The persisting price drops test the industry's commitment to crypto adoption. While on-chain innovation is making headway across market mechanics, from stablecoins to tokenization, investors remains cautious.
This session brings together market structure experts and institutional investors to explore how a prolonged bear market affects their long-term strategy, and where the opportunities lie ahead of the next cycle.
Attendees will walk away with:
First-hand account of the bear market's impact on various industry players
Understanding of what custody, connectivity, and settlement gaps still hamper growth in APAC
Insight into how client mandates and operational readiness are shaping who moves and who waits
Perspective on what institutional investors need to move toward actual digital asset capital deployment
