The day has many keynote speeches and panel discussions lined up.
Industry representatives are excited to show their products and services.
iFX EXPO International 2023
The doors to iFX EXPO International are open now. Floors at the City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Resort are packed full of C-level executives, industry representatives, and even traders.
Day 1 of the expo today (Wednesday) morning started with the Opening keynote speech from Dr George Theocharides, the Chair of Cyprus Securities and Commission Exchange (CySEC). Among many things, he highlighted developments and challenges to regulate the crypto industry and the use of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) by CySEC.
The day is also scheduled back-to-back with several other keynote speakers from industry leaders and panel discussions.
Schedule for Day 1 at iFX EXPO International
From the Speaker Hall:
09:45 – 10:05 – Opening Keynote by CySEC Chairman – Dr George Theocharides
10:15 – 10:55 – Sculpting The Future with AI & Machine Learning
11:05 – 11:45 – The Fintech-Banking Evolution: Paving the Way Forward
11:55 – 12:15 – Keynote | All You Need To Know About Crypto CFD Liquidity
12:25 – 13:05 – Industry Pioneers Talking Trends
14:00 – 14:40 – Cybersecurity: The Vital Digital Frontier Safeguard
14:50 – 15:30 – Affiliate Marketing 2024: A Game-Changer or a Passing Trend?
15:40 – 16:20 – From Ripples to Tsunamis: Riding the Waves of Liquidity
16:30 – 17:10 – The Future of Payments: Embedded or…?
16:20 – 16:50 – Talent Magnet: Gaining an Edge & Leading the Pack
Straight from the Expo Floor
The expo floors are already comfortably loaded with stalls of brokers, technology providers, media partners, and other industry representatives. As always, iFX EXPO International is when the entire financial services industry comes under one roof, providing the best networking opportunity.
ATFX booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
"We're very happy to be here. We love to come to the iFX EXPO International," said a representative of Equiti Capital. "The expo in Cyprus has always been one of the best, and we look for it throughout the year. We have many new exciting things coming, and we thank iFX for this amazing organization."
Equiti Capital booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
A representative of FXCubic said: "We are extremely happy with iFX EXPO. The setup and the venue are brand new, making all the difference. It looks like it will be one of the busiest expos, and we're looking forward to make the best out of it."
FXCubic booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
Michael Copiuk, the CEO at XOpen Hub, said: "For this expo, we prepared a custom offer for liquidity with a significantly lower spread. We also lowered our commissions. In addition, we have prepared a special offer for the expo in which we can build taylor made offer in terms of liquidity. Come to our booth at the expo."
X Open Hub booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
FlowBank mentioned: "FlowBank is so excited to participate in the iFX EXPO in Cyprus. This is the first time our team has been here, and we're just so impressed with the turnout. We are really proud to be presenting all of the amazing solutions not only in terms of corporate and institutional accounts but also retail."
FlowBank booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
OneZero's CEO, Andrew Ralich, expressed: "It's always great to be back in Cyprus, which is undoubtedly a major hub for this industry. We continue to see a lot of innovation showcased and appreciate the opportunity to meet with clients partners and look forward as this space continues to evolve."
OneZero booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
A representative from Payable said: "Ok it's nice to be gathered in a new venue and in the city of dreams where we can meet with each other network and explore opportunities and expand."
The CEO of iFX EXPO said: "We have an amazing turnout. We're seeing a lot of new faces and people are extremely happy with new connections that they have establish until now. We're looking forward for full two days of networking visits"
Ultimte Fintech booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
Panel Discussion Starts
The C-level executives and executives have taken the stage for panel discussions. They are going to discuss a lot of interesting topics, so do not miss.
Do you want a glimpse of from of the panel discussion?
Live from the Zulutrade Booth - BTS from the Finance
Magnates Executive Interviews. A representative from Zulutrade mentioned that
AI is a strong point of interest and investment for Finvasia. In addition, the
company highlighted how they go about their business: they find a problem FIRST
and then think about how technology can solve it.
The second executive interview featured Equiti, where the
discussion revolved around their payment strategies and a recent acquisition of
a payments company in late 2022. Equiti also shared their ambitious expansion
plans, targeting entry into new markets. Notably, the company's current focus
encompasses digital assets and gold tokenization, among other exciting
developments.
The doors to iFX EXPO International are open now. Floors at the City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Resort are packed full of C-level executives, industry representatives, and even traders.
Day 1 of the expo today (Wednesday) morning started with the Opening keynote speech from Dr George Theocharides, the Chair of Cyprus Securities and Commission Exchange (CySEC). Among many things, he highlighted developments and challenges to regulate the crypto industry and the use of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) by CySEC.
The day is also scheduled back-to-back with several other keynote speakers from industry leaders and panel discussions.
Schedule for Day 1 at iFX EXPO International
From the Speaker Hall:
09:45 – 10:05 – Opening Keynote by CySEC Chairman – Dr George Theocharides
10:15 – 10:55 – Sculpting The Future with AI & Machine Learning
11:05 – 11:45 – The Fintech-Banking Evolution: Paving the Way Forward
11:55 – 12:15 – Keynote | All You Need To Know About Crypto CFD Liquidity
12:25 – 13:05 – Industry Pioneers Talking Trends
14:00 – 14:40 – Cybersecurity: The Vital Digital Frontier Safeguard
14:50 – 15:30 – Affiliate Marketing 2024: A Game-Changer or a Passing Trend?
15:40 – 16:20 – From Ripples to Tsunamis: Riding the Waves of Liquidity
16:30 – 17:10 – The Future of Payments: Embedded or…?
16:20 – 16:50 – Talent Magnet: Gaining an Edge & Leading the Pack
Straight from the Expo Floor
The expo floors are already comfortably loaded with stalls of brokers, technology providers, media partners, and other industry representatives. As always, iFX EXPO International is when the entire financial services industry comes under one roof, providing the best networking opportunity.
ATFX booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
"We're very happy to be here. We love to come to the iFX EXPO International," said a representative of Equiti Capital. "The expo in Cyprus has always been one of the best, and we look for it throughout the year. We have many new exciting things coming, and we thank iFX for this amazing organization."
Equiti Capital booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
A representative of FXCubic said: "We are extremely happy with iFX EXPO. The setup and the venue are brand new, making all the difference. It looks like it will be one of the busiest expos, and we're looking forward to make the best out of it."
FXCubic booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
Michael Copiuk, the CEO at XOpen Hub, said: "For this expo, we prepared a custom offer for liquidity with a significantly lower spread. We also lowered our commissions. In addition, we have prepared a special offer for the expo in which we can build taylor made offer in terms of liquidity. Come to our booth at the expo."
X Open Hub booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
FlowBank mentioned: "FlowBank is so excited to participate in the iFX EXPO in Cyprus. This is the first time our team has been here, and we're just so impressed with the turnout. We are really proud to be presenting all of the amazing solutions not only in terms of corporate and institutional accounts but also retail."
FlowBank booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
OneZero's CEO, Andrew Ralich, expressed: "It's always great to be back in Cyprus, which is undoubtedly a major hub for this industry. We continue to see a lot of innovation showcased and appreciate the opportunity to meet with clients partners and look forward as this space continues to evolve."
OneZero booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
A representative from Payable said: "Ok it's nice to be gathered in a new venue and in the city of dreams where we can meet with each other network and explore opportunities and expand."
The CEO of iFX EXPO said: "We have an amazing turnout. We're seeing a lot of new faces and people are extremely happy with new connections that they have establish until now. We're looking forward for full two days of networking visits"
Ultimte Fintech booth at iFX EXPO International 2023
Panel Discussion Starts
The C-level executives and executives have taken the stage for panel discussions. They are going to discuss a lot of interesting topics, so do not miss.
Do you want a glimpse of from of the panel discussion?
Live from the Zulutrade Booth - BTS from the Finance
Magnates Executive Interviews. A representative from Zulutrade mentioned that
AI is a strong point of interest and investment for Finvasia. In addition, the
company highlighted how they go about their business: they find a problem FIRST
and then think about how technology can solve it.
The second executive interview featured Equiti, where the
discussion revolved around their payment strategies and a recent acquisition of
a payments company in late 2022. Equiti also shared their ambitious expansion
plans, targeting entry into new markets. Notably, the company's current focus
encompasses digital assets and gold tokenization, among other exciting
developments.
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
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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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
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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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