The event was a vibrant platform uniting industry professionals for networking and entertainment.
The Networking Blitz Opening Party marked the start of the 11th edition of FMLS.
FMLS:23 Networking Blitz: Entertainment
The Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS) kicked off with an exciting start at the Networking Blitz Opening Party. Sponsored by ZuluTrade, the event was filled with a vibrant atmosphere, bringing together industry peers over drinks and snacks at The Folly.
The Networking Blitz Opening Party set the tone for FMLS:23, offering a unique platform for networking, entertainment, and endless business opportunities. It was not just another industry gathering; the attendees engaged with representatives from various exhibiting companies.
An interactive session of the representatives from the companies exhibiting at the FMLS:23.
Tom Higgins, the CEO of Gold-i.
Timothy Furey, the Founder and CEO of Tradeview Markets, celebrated his birthday during the event.
The Networking Blitz Opening Party marked an electrifying start to FMLS:23. This event consistently draws in a bustling crowd year after year. Tonight's party will be followed by a two-day event at the Old Billingsgate. It is the 11th edition of the FMLS, which is now bigger and better.
Photos of Networking Blitz Opening Party Venue: Are You Ready?
Captured moments at FMLS:23's Networking Blitz Opening Party
This year, FMLS embraced change by moving its Networking Blitz Opening Party to a trendy and premium venue. The venue had a branded table for each company and great representatives for a perfect evening in London.
The Networking Blitz Opening Party venue at The Folly
The Networking Blitz Opening Party offered an ideal atmosphere for executives, marketers, and attendees to mingle and network before the two-day summit. It was the opening act, laying track to the floors of the two-day event venue.
The atmosphere was electric, and the party hall was filled with professionals from diverse financial services sectors. As glasses clink and conversations flow, the stage laid the groundwork for a memorable kickoff to an event that has become a cornerstone in the industry's calendar.
Photos from Old Billingsgate, London
What's Lined Up?
Like always, the premium and elite event, FMLS, returned with a bigger and redesigned agenda. The schedule for the summit is lined up with more than 150 speakers and over 120 exhibitors. There will be many insightful panel discussions, keynotes, workshops, and fire-side chats in the two days.
Doors to the exhibition will open on 21 November at 9 am. The day is packed with discussions on many trending topics, including liquidity, risk management for brokers, regulations, branding, institutional crypto adoptions, and more.
The third and last day of FMLS:23 will have a similar busy schedule. However, the day will host the much-anticipated industry awards and will conclude with the blasting closing party.
There will be many unrevealing and exciting things at FMLS:23. Are you attending?
The Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS) kicked off with an exciting start at the Networking Blitz Opening Party. Sponsored by ZuluTrade, the event was filled with a vibrant atmosphere, bringing together industry peers over drinks and snacks at The Folly.
The Networking Blitz Opening Party set the tone for FMLS:23, offering a unique platform for networking, entertainment, and endless business opportunities. It was not just another industry gathering; the attendees engaged with representatives from various exhibiting companies.
An interactive session of the representatives from the companies exhibiting at the FMLS:23.
Tom Higgins, the CEO of Gold-i.
Timothy Furey, the Founder and CEO of Tradeview Markets, celebrated his birthday during the event.
The Networking Blitz Opening Party marked an electrifying start to FMLS:23. This event consistently draws in a bustling crowd year after year. Tonight's party will be followed by a two-day event at the Old Billingsgate. It is the 11th edition of the FMLS, which is now bigger and better.
Photos of Networking Blitz Opening Party Venue: Are You Ready?
Captured moments at FMLS:23's Networking Blitz Opening Party
This year, FMLS embraced change by moving its Networking Blitz Opening Party to a trendy and premium venue. The venue had a branded table for each company and great representatives for a perfect evening in London.
The Networking Blitz Opening Party venue at The Folly
The Networking Blitz Opening Party offered an ideal atmosphere for executives, marketers, and attendees to mingle and network before the two-day summit. It was the opening act, laying track to the floors of the two-day event venue.
The atmosphere was electric, and the party hall was filled with professionals from diverse financial services sectors. As glasses clink and conversations flow, the stage laid the groundwork for a memorable kickoff to an event that has become a cornerstone in the industry's calendar.
Photos from Old Billingsgate, London
What's Lined Up?
Like always, the premium and elite event, FMLS, returned with a bigger and redesigned agenda. The schedule for the summit is lined up with more than 150 speakers and over 120 exhibitors. There will be many insightful panel discussions, keynotes, workshops, and fire-side chats in the two days.
Doors to the exhibition will open on 21 November at 9 am. The day is packed with discussions on many trending topics, including liquidity, risk management for brokers, regulations, branding, institutional crypto adoptions, and more.
The third and last day of FMLS:23 will have a similar busy schedule. However, the day will host the much-anticipated industry awards and will conclude with the blasting closing party.
There will be many unrevealing and exciting things at FMLS:23. Are you attending?
Finance Magnates 2025 Awards Return to Cyprus for a Night of Industry Recognition
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
