Finance Magnates Virtual Summit Happening Now
- The one-day virtual conference will remain live until 22:00 BST today.
We are officially halfway through the Finance Magnates Virtual Summit (FMVS)! Whether you are just joining us or are already enjoying the conference, check out some useful tips to maximize your experience.
As a reminder, if you are having trouble logging in? Email us at: events@financemagnates.com where our helpful staff are standing by.
The FMVS gives you the most interactive experience from the safety and comfort of your home. Our innovative portal allows you to network with others, familiarize yourself with all exhibiting brands and converse with industry thought leaders.
Did you know you are entitled to free resources just for attending the FMVS? Simply click on the menu bar to claim free educational materials and exclusive offers then add them to your individual swag bag.
In addition, during the course of the day, five icons will be hidden in the virtual exhibition hall and lobby. Simply collect them by clicking on them and join Spayz’s Scavenger Hunt lucky draw.
FMVS in Full Swing
The one-day virtual conference will remain live until 22:00 BST today. If you are just arriving, make sure to check-in at the Auditorium for live sessions or catch up on the detailed agenda.
The FMVS gives you the most interactive experience from the safety and comfort of your home. Our innovative portal allows you to network with others, familiarize yourself with all exhibiting brands and converse with industry thought leaders.
For a quick reference, the following sessions are scheduled to take place shortly:
- 13:30 The DeFi Debate (Digital Assets & Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamper with. The Evolution of BlockchainBlockchain was originally invented by an individual or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The purpose of blockchain was originally to serve as the public transaction ledger of Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.In particular, bundles of transaction data, called “blocks”, are added to the ledger in a chronological fashion, forming a “chain.” These blocks include things like date, time, dollar amount, and (in some cases) the public addresses of the sender and the receiver.The computers responsible for upholding a blockchain network are called “nodes.” These nodes carry out the duties necessary to confirm the transactions and add them to the ledger. In exchange for their work, the nodes receive rewards in the form of crypto tokens.By storing data via a peer-to-peer network (P2P), blockchain controls for a wide range of risks that are traditionally inherent with data being held centrally.Of note, P2P blockchain networks lack centralized points of vulnerability. Consequently, hackers cannot exploit these networks via normalized means nor does the network possess a central failure point.In order to hack or alter a blockchain’s ledger, more than half of the nodes must be compromised. Looking ahead, blockchain technology is an area of extensive research across multiple industries, including financial services and payments, among others. Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamper with. The Evolution of BlockchainBlockchain was originally invented by an individual or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The purpose of blockchain was originally to serve as the public transaction ledger of Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.In particular, bundles of transaction data, called “blocks”, are added to the ledger in a chronological fashion, forming a “chain.” These blocks include things like date, time, dollar amount, and (in some cases) the public addresses of the sender and the receiver.The computers responsible for upholding a blockchain network are called “nodes.” These nodes carry out the duties necessary to confirm the transactions and add them to the ledger. In exchange for their work, the nodes receive rewards in the form of crypto tokens.By storing data via a peer-to-peer network (P2P), blockchain controls for a wide range of risks that are traditionally inherent with data being held centrally.Of note, P2P blockchain networks lack centralized points of vulnerability. Consequently, hackers cannot exploit these networks via normalized means nor does the network possess a central failure point.In order to hack or alter a blockchain’s ledger, more than half of the nodes must be compromised. Looking ahead, blockchain technology is an area of extensive research across multiple industries, including financial services and payments, among others. Read this Term)
- 14:00 Industry Leaders Panel: Key Insights from the Frontline (Online Trading)
- 16:15 Marketing in The Era of New Norm (Fintech)
- 17:30 Where is The Alpha? IBs and Affiliates in Retail FX (Online Trading)
- 19:15 Where are Payments Payments One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonly the basis of exchange involves fiat currency or legal tender, be it in the form of cash, credit or bank transfers, debit, or checks. While typically associated with cash transfers, payments can also be made in anything of perceived value, be it stock or bartering – though this is far more limited today than it has been in the past.The Largest Players in the Payments IndustryFor most individuals, the payments industry is dominated currently by card companies such as Visa or Mastercard, which facilitate the use of credit or debit expenditures. More recently, this industry has seen the rise of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payments services, which have gained tremendous traction in Europe, the United States, and Asia, among other continents.One of the biggest parameters for payments is timing, which looms as a crucial element for execution. By this metric, consumer demand incentivizes technology that prioritizes the fastest payment execution.This can help explain the preference for debit and credit payments overtaking check or money orders, which in previous decades were much more commonly utilized. A multi-billion-dollar industry, the payments space has seen some of the most innovation and advances in recent years as companies look to push contactless technology with faster execution times. One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonly the basis of exchange involves fiat currency or legal tender, be it in the form of cash, credit or bank transfers, debit, or checks. While typically associated with cash transfers, payments can also be made in anything of perceived value, be it stock or bartering – though this is far more limited today than it has been in the past.The Largest Players in the Payments IndustryFor most individuals, the payments industry is dominated currently by card companies such as Visa or Mastercard, which facilitate the use of credit or debit expenditures. More recently, this industry has seen the rise of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payments services, which have gained tremendous traction in Europe, the United States, and Asia, among other continents.One of the biggest parameters for payments is timing, which looms as a crucial element for execution. By this metric, consumer demand incentivizes technology that prioritizes the fastest payment execution.This can help explain the preference for debit and credit payments overtaking check or money orders, which in previous decades were much more commonly utilized. A multi-billion-dollar industry, the payments space has seen some of the most innovation and advances in recent years as companies look to push contactless technology with faster execution times. Read this Term Heading? (Payments Track)
- 20:00 The Future of Finance: How Fintech is Changing the World (Fintech)
Are you unable to stay for the entire event and need to leave early? Don’t worry, as all FMVS content including on-demand Workshops can be viewed for the next 30 days.
If you are interested in joining the conversation or chatting with industry peers or executives, head over to our dedicated chat rooms in Online Trading, Digital Assets, Fintech and Payments.
An Award Ceremony like No Other
The FMVS will end with the official Finance Magnates Awards in a ceremony, showcasing live entertainment and the best performing brands of 2020.
This year’s ceremony will also be hosted by Maddox Dixon! From wowing judges on Britain’s Got Talent, to opening stadiums for Coldplay - Maddox Dixon will be bringing you the Digital Magic Experience.
The interactive session by Maddox will also reveal the winner in each category, complete with hi-tech effects and mind-reading, making you a part of the show!
We are officially halfway through the Finance Magnates Virtual Summit (FMVS)! Whether you are just joining us or are already enjoying the conference, check out some useful tips to maximize your experience.
As a reminder, if you are having trouble logging in? Email us at: events@financemagnates.com where our helpful staff are standing by.
The FMVS gives you the most interactive experience from the safety and comfort of your home. Our innovative portal allows you to network with others, familiarize yourself with all exhibiting brands and converse with industry thought leaders.
Did you know you are entitled to free resources just for attending the FMVS? Simply click on the menu bar to claim free educational materials and exclusive offers then add them to your individual swag bag.
In addition, during the course of the day, five icons will be hidden in the virtual exhibition hall and lobby. Simply collect them by clicking on them and join Spayz’s Scavenger Hunt lucky draw.
FMVS in Full Swing
The one-day virtual conference will remain live until 22:00 BST today. If you are just arriving, make sure to check-in at the Auditorium for live sessions or catch up on the detailed agenda.
The FMVS gives you the most interactive experience from the safety and comfort of your home. Our innovative portal allows you to network with others, familiarize yourself with all exhibiting brands and converse with industry thought leaders.
For a quick reference, the following sessions are scheduled to take place shortly:
- 13:30 The DeFi Debate (Digital Assets & Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamper with. The Evolution of BlockchainBlockchain was originally invented by an individual or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The purpose of blockchain was originally to serve as the public transaction ledger of Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.In particular, bundles of transaction data, called “blocks”, are added to the ledger in a chronological fashion, forming a “chain.” These blocks include things like date, time, dollar amount, and (in some cases) the public addresses of the sender and the receiver.The computers responsible for upholding a blockchain network are called “nodes.” These nodes carry out the duties necessary to confirm the transactions and add them to the ledger. In exchange for their work, the nodes receive rewards in the form of crypto tokens.By storing data via a peer-to-peer network (P2P), blockchain controls for a wide range of risks that are traditionally inherent with data being held centrally.Of note, P2P blockchain networks lack centralized points of vulnerability. Consequently, hackers cannot exploit these networks via normalized means nor does the network possess a central failure point.In order to hack or alter a blockchain’s ledger, more than half of the nodes must be compromised. Looking ahead, blockchain technology is an area of extensive research across multiple industries, including financial services and payments, among others. Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamper with. The Evolution of BlockchainBlockchain was originally invented by an individual or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The purpose of blockchain was originally to serve as the public transaction ledger of Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.In particular, bundles of transaction data, called “blocks”, are added to the ledger in a chronological fashion, forming a “chain.” These blocks include things like date, time, dollar amount, and (in some cases) the public addresses of the sender and the receiver.The computers responsible for upholding a blockchain network are called “nodes.” These nodes carry out the duties necessary to confirm the transactions and add them to the ledger. In exchange for their work, the nodes receive rewards in the form of crypto tokens.By storing data via a peer-to-peer network (P2P), blockchain controls for a wide range of risks that are traditionally inherent with data being held centrally.Of note, P2P blockchain networks lack centralized points of vulnerability. Consequently, hackers cannot exploit these networks via normalized means nor does the network possess a central failure point.In order to hack or alter a blockchain’s ledger, more than half of the nodes must be compromised. Looking ahead, blockchain technology is an area of extensive research across multiple industries, including financial services and payments, among others. Read this Term)
- 14:00 Industry Leaders Panel: Key Insights from the Frontline (Online Trading)
- 16:15 Marketing in The Era of New Norm (Fintech)
- 17:30 Where is The Alpha? IBs and Affiliates in Retail FX (Online Trading)
- 19:15 Where are Payments Payments One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonly the basis of exchange involves fiat currency or legal tender, be it in the form of cash, credit or bank transfers, debit, or checks. While typically associated with cash transfers, payments can also be made in anything of perceived value, be it stock or bartering – though this is far more limited today than it has been in the past.The Largest Players in the Payments IndustryFor most individuals, the payments industry is dominated currently by card companies such as Visa or Mastercard, which facilitate the use of credit or debit expenditures. More recently, this industry has seen the rise of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payments services, which have gained tremendous traction in Europe, the United States, and Asia, among other continents.One of the biggest parameters for payments is timing, which looms as a crucial element for execution. By this metric, consumer demand incentivizes technology that prioritizes the fastest payment execution.This can help explain the preference for debit and credit payments overtaking check or money orders, which in previous decades were much more commonly utilized. A multi-billion-dollar industry, the payments space has seen some of the most innovation and advances in recent years as companies look to push contactless technology with faster execution times. One of the bases of mediums of exchange in the modern world, a payment constitutes the transfer of a legal currency or equivalent from one party in exchange for goods or services to another entity. The payments industry has become a fixture of modern commerce, though the players involved and means of exchange have dramatically shifted over time.In particular, a party making a payment is referred to as a payer, with the payee reflecting the individual or entity receiving the payment. Most commonly the basis of exchange involves fiat currency or legal tender, be it in the form of cash, credit or bank transfers, debit, or checks. While typically associated with cash transfers, payments can also be made in anything of perceived value, be it stock or bartering – though this is far more limited today than it has been in the past.The Largest Players in the Payments IndustryFor most individuals, the payments industry is dominated currently by card companies such as Visa or Mastercard, which facilitate the use of credit or debit expenditures. More recently, this industry has seen the rise of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) payments services, which have gained tremendous traction in Europe, the United States, and Asia, among other continents.One of the biggest parameters for payments is timing, which looms as a crucial element for execution. By this metric, consumer demand incentivizes technology that prioritizes the fastest payment execution.This can help explain the preference for debit and credit payments overtaking check or money orders, which in previous decades were much more commonly utilized. A multi-billion-dollar industry, the payments space has seen some of the most innovation and advances in recent years as companies look to push contactless technology with faster execution times. Read this Term Heading? (Payments Track)
- 20:00 The Future of Finance: How Fintech is Changing the World (Fintech)
Are you unable to stay for the entire event and need to leave early? Don’t worry, as all FMVS content including on-demand Workshops can be viewed for the next 30 days.
If you are interested in joining the conversation or chatting with industry peers or executives, head over to our dedicated chat rooms in Online Trading, Digital Assets, Fintech and Payments.
An Award Ceremony like No Other
The FMVS will end with the official Finance Magnates Awards in a ceremony, showcasing live entertainment and the best performing brands of 2020.
This year’s ceremony will also be hosted by Maddox Dixon! From wowing judges on Britain’s Got Talent, to opening stadiums for Coldplay - Maddox Dixon will be bringing you the Digital Magic Experience.
The interactive session by Maddox will also reveal the winner in each category, complete with hi-tech effects and mind-reading, making you a part of the show!