We wrap up another week with a selection of our editors’ favourite stories and reading recommendations.
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As the weekend descends on us and our thoughts turn towards some form of relaxation, it’s good to lie back, drift away and let your imagination run wild.
Imagine flying to the moon, or even more far-fetched, setting up a base there. We can but dream! However, as we all know, dreams can sometimes become a reality.
Which brings us onto the subject of our first reading recommendation for the weekend…
3D Printing in Space
Avi Mizrahi, Editor
This week I’ll suggest you read “Want to build a moon base? Easy. Just print it” by Morgan Saletta over at The Conversation. I have been following the futuristic development of 3D printing technologies for years out of pure interest and recently had to look at its more practical aspects to help with a creative project my wife is working on.
Much can and has been written about 3D printing regarding possibilities that are still very far from commercial use, like 3D printing human hearts, nanobots and 3D printers that can print more 3D printers and so on.
I like this article because while discussing a subject that easily lends itself to wild imagination, it is very realistic and lists many actual developments without being too long.
And now back to some more earthly matters...
The Big Short
Steven Hatzakis Editor
A Yahoo Finance article caught my eye this week about Scion Asset Management, which depicted a scene with Hollywood actor Christian Bale – who played the role of the firm’s real life fund manager Dr. Michael Burry – in the movie ‘The Big Short’ which chronicled the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
According to the Yahoo Finance article, Scion Asset Management unloaded a number of bank stocks during the first quarter of 2016, as per regulatory filings, yet any ‘short’ positions the firm holds aren’t required to be disclosed on the 13-F filings – adding to the curiosity if another big short is in development.
I had come across this news as Finance Magnates covered relevant subjects, including the six US Federal agencies that proposed a new rule this week to lessen systemic risk by curbing excessive risk that is incentivized by compensation (including in lending and securities firms), and following the abrupt departure of LendingClub’s founder Renaud Laplanche over such concerns which have now put the spotlight on Fintech companies within the lending space.
We conclude by briefly re-visiting the subject of Brexit which we focused on last week. Boris Johnson’s ice-cream magic may have worn off somewhat as it now looks as though the Bremain campaign is taking off in a big way. A bit of a turnaround to say the least, but well, anything can happen in politics!
The Bremain campaign is hitting new highs amongst pollsters, with the opinion that the United Kingdom should continue to be a member of the European Union picking up speed. With a massive lead, the latest telephone poll is in
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favor of the camp that sides with EU membership.
We can clearly see a big discrepancy amongst online and telephone polls with the former narrowly favoring a Brexit, whilst the latter favors a continuation of the current status quo.
With gaming site Betfair putting the odds of the UK staying in the EU at 76 per cent, the likelihood of a leave vote seems to be diminishing in tandem with a massive rally of the British pound today.
We can only wait and see.
On behalf of the contributing editors at Finance Magnates, we hope you found our reading suggestions worthy of your attention. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own.
As the weekend descends on us and our thoughts turn towards some form of relaxation, it’s good to lie back, drift away and let your imagination run wild.
Imagine flying to the moon, or even more far-fetched, setting up a base there. We can but dream! However, as we all know, dreams can sometimes become a reality.
Which brings us onto the subject of our first reading recommendation for the weekend…
3D Printing in Space
Avi Mizrahi, Editor
This week I’ll suggest you read “Want to build a moon base? Easy. Just print it” by Morgan Saletta over at The Conversation. I have been following the futuristic development of 3D printing technologies for years out of pure interest and recently had to look at its more practical aspects to help with a creative project my wife is working on.
Much can and has been written about 3D printing regarding possibilities that are still very far from commercial use, like 3D printing human hearts, nanobots and 3D printers that can print more 3D printers and so on.
I like this article because while discussing a subject that easily lends itself to wild imagination, it is very realistic and lists many actual developments without being too long.
And now back to some more earthly matters...
The Big Short
Steven Hatzakis Editor
A Yahoo Finance article caught my eye this week about Scion Asset Management, which depicted a scene with Hollywood actor Christian Bale – who played the role of the firm’s real life fund manager Dr. Michael Burry – in the movie ‘The Big Short’ which chronicled the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
According to the Yahoo Finance article, Scion Asset Management unloaded a number of bank stocks during the first quarter of 2016, as per regulatory filings, yet any ‘short’ positions the firm holds aren’t required to be disclosed on the 13-F filings – adding to the curiosity if another big short is in development.
I had come across this news as Finance Magnates covered relevant subjects, including the six US Federal agencies that proposed a new rule this week to lessen systemic risk by curbing excessive risk that is incentivized by compensation (including in lending and securities firms), and following the abrupt departure of LendingClub’s founder Renaud Laplanche over such concerns which have now put the spotlight on Fintech companies within the lending space.
We conclude by briefly re-visiting the subject of Brexit which we focused on last week. Boris Johnson’s ice-cream magic may have worn off somewhat as it now looks as though the Bremain campaign is taking off in a big way. A bit of a turnaround to say the least, but well, anything can happen in politics!
The Bremain campaign is hitting new highs amongst pollsters, with the opinion that the United Kingdom should continue to be a member of the European Union picking up speed. With a massive lead, the latest telephone poll is in
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
favor of the camp that sides with EU membership.
We can clearly see a big discrepancy amongst online and telephone polls with the former narrowly favoring a Brexit, whilst the latter favors a continuation of the current status quo.
With gaming site Betfair putting the odds of the UK staying in the EU at 76 per cent, the likelihood of a leave vote seems to be diminishing in tandem with a massive rally of the British pound today.
We can only wait and see.
On behalf of the contributing editors at Finance Magnates, we hope you found our reading suggestions worthy of your attention. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own.
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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
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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
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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
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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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