With over 13 years of collective experience, the company is led by a team of professionals.
The company's regulatory status remains uncertain.
In
the financial markets, Ali Marwani has
embarked on a new venture. He has founded PrimaCapital, a retail Forex and
CFD brokerage with operations based in Beirut, Lebanon.
PrimaCapital's
Challenges and Evolution
PrimaCapital,
accessible through its website at prima-capital.com, is set to offer a range of
trading options, including Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on the popular MT4
and MT5 platforms. The company is led by a team of professionals with over 13 years of
collective experience. Operating from Beirut, the company's regulatory status
remains uncertain, a factor that will attract attention within the industry.
Ali Marwani, CEO & Founder, PrimaCapital, Source: LinkedIn
Marwani, the CEO and Founder at PrimaCapital, reflecting on his extensive experience in capital
markets, expressed his enthusiasm for the sector's unique blend of business and
global politics. His departure from OneRoyal marks the end of a decade-long
association, having joined the precursor, Royal Financials, in 2011.
In
a LinkedIn post, Marwani shared insights into his passion for the capital
markets, highlighting the enormity of the industry, particularly Forex, which
sustains a daily turnover exceeding $4 trillion.
As
PrimaCapital enters the competitive arena of Forex and CFD trading, industry
observers will be keenly watching how the new venture navigates challenges and
distinguishes itself in a market characterized by constant evolution and
regulatory scrutiny.
MT5
vs. MT4: A Turning Point in Trading Platform Preferences
Since
its launch in 2010, MT5 has been lauded for its advanced features and broader
market support compared to its predecessor, MT4. Despite these advantages, MT4
has remained the preferred choice for both brokers and traders. However, recent
developments indicate a changing tide in favor of MT5.
MT5
represents a trading platform with a range of market support. Unlike MT4, which
is primarily tailored for forex and CFDs trading, MT5 facilitates trading in
various markets. Notable features include enhanced control with fewer
third-party plugins and the introduction of an STP Gateway, enabling direct
connectivity between MT5 brokers for liquidity.
Despite
its technical prowess, MetaQuotes has faced resistance in convincing brokers to adopt MT5. The company ceased MT4
sales in January 2018, coupled with significant changes in pricing to make the
new platform more cost-effective. This is while MT4
has maintained its dominance, commanding 84.5 percent of the trading volume
distribution on MetaQuotes' platforms in Q4 of 2020. However, recent data has revealed a shift, with MT5 gaining ground, capturing the attention of an
increasing number of companies.
Industry
insiders express optimism about the future of MT5, anticipating a gradual shift
from MT4. The slow adoption has been evident in the extensive development efforts,
with MT5 boasting seven million lines of code compared to its predecessor's two
million.
Despite
the impending demise of MT4 support and MetaQuotes' regular updates to MT5, the
challenge lies in altering traders' preferences deeply rooted in familiarity.
The transition appears inevitable, driven by the enhanced speed and additional
features offered by MT5.
As
brokers rush to diversify their trading services, incorporating stock and
futures trading alongside traditional CFDs, MT5's multi-asset platform becomes attractive.
While MT4 remains deeply ingrained, industry experts foresee a gradual transition
towards the technically superior MT5.
In
the financial markets, Ali Marwani has
embarked on a new venture. He has founded PrimaCapital, a retail Forex and
CFD brokerage with operations based in Beirut, Lebanon.
PrimaCapital's
Challenges and Evolution
PrimaCapital,
accessible through its website at prima-capital.com, is set to offer a range of
trading options, including Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on the popular MT4
and MT5 platforms. The company is led by a team of professionals with over 13 years of
collective experience. Operating from Beirut, the company's regulatory status
remains uncertain, a factor that will attract attention within the industry.
Ali Marwani, CEO & Founder, PrimaCapital, Source: LinkedIn
Marwani, the CEO and Founder at PrimaCapital, reflecting on his extensive experience in capital
markets, expressed his enthusiasm for the sector's unique blend of business and
global politics. His departure from OneRoyal marks the end of a decade-long
association, having joined the precursor, Royal Financials, in 2011.
In
a LinkedIn post, Marwani shared insights into his passion for the capital
markets, highlighting the enormity of the industry, particularly Forex, which
sustains a daily turnover exceeding $4 trillion.
As
PrimaCapital enters the competitive arena of Forex and CFD trading, industry
observers will be keenly watching how the new venture navigates challenges and
distinguishes itself in a market characterized by constant evolution and
regulatory scrutiny.
MT5
vs. MT4: A Turning Point in Trading Platform Preferences
Since
its launch in 2010, MT5 has been lauded for its advanced features and broader
market support compared to its predecessor, MT4. Despite these advantages, MT4
has remained the preferred choice for both brokers and traders. However, recent
developments indicate a changing tide in favor of MT5.
MT5
represents a trading platform with a range of market support. Unlike MT4, which
is primarily tailored for forex and CFDs trading, MT5 facilitates trading in
various markets. Notable features include enhanced control with fewer
third-party plugins and the introduction of an STP Gateway, enabling direct
connectivity between MT5 brokers for liquidity.
Despite
its technical prowess, MetaQuotes has faced resistance in convincing brokers to adopt MT5. The company ceased MT4
sales in January 2018, coupled with significant changes in pricing to make the
new platform more cost-effective. This is while MT4
has maintained its dominance, commanding 84.5 percent of the trading volume
distribution on MetaQuotes' platforms in Q4 of 2020. However, recent data has revealed a shift, with MT5 gaining ground, capturing the attention of an
increasing number of companies.
Industry
insiders express optimism about the future of MT5, anticipating a gradual shift
from MT4. The slow adoption has been evident in the extensive development efforts,
with MT5 boasting seven million lines of code compared to its predecessor's two
million.
Despite
the impending demise of MT4 support and MetaQuotes' regular updates to MT5, the
challenge lies in altering traders' preferences deeply rooted in familiarity.
The transition appears inevitable, driven by the enhanced speed and additional
features offered by MT5.
As
brokers rush to diversify their trading services, incorporating stock and
futures trading alongside traditional CFDs, MT5's multi-asset platform becomes attractive.
While MT4 remains deeply ingrained, industry experts foresee a gradual transition
towards the technically superior MT5.
Devexperts Powers First US Options Platform for Korean Retail Market
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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