The final was played between Sheer Markets and FXDS.
The event saw participation from some of the leading names in the FX industry.
FXCubic, one of the prominent technology providers for the FX industry, has recently organized and sponsored the first 'FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament' for the FX industry in Cyprus. The team of Sheer Markets emerged as the winner of the inaugural event after a hard-fought final against FX Dealing Solutions (FXDS).The tournament, which took place at Wembley Mini Football in Ypsonas, Limassol on 3 June, brought together some of the biggest names in the FX community.
Invast Global, Pepperstone, SquaredFinancial, M4Markets, Invaxa, NAGA, SheerMarkets, Exinity, Tixee, FX Dealing Solutions, Exclusive Capital and Exness participated in the tournament. Wassim Khateeb, the Head of Business Development at FXCubic, expressed his excitement about the tournament and mentioned that for next year they are planning to accommodate more teams.
Wassim Khateeb, the Head Of Business Development at FXCubic
“The idea of organizing a sports event that will bring FX professionals together was conceived in early 2020. Unfortunately, realizing such an idea in the midst of a pandemic was simply not possible! However, we are thrilled to finally be able to see the FXCubic mini-football tournament evolve from an idea into reality,” Khateeb said.
“We’re very excited about the success of this first-ever tournament. We apologize to all the teams that we couldn’t accommodate. Next year we will grow it for more teams to be able to join in the fun,” he added.
John Christofides, the Captain of Sheer Markets, Tournament's winning team, said: “Thank you FxCubic, and congrats on an amazing tournament bringing fintech companies together on and off the pitch.”
Gheorghe Cotelea, the Captain of Tixee, commented: “It’s good to see people and companies. We are having a very good time, and we are grateful to our beautiful supporters. It’s a good place to talk and exchange. It’s the first time we are participating in a tournament like this, and we plan on doing many more in the near future.”
Pavel Pisarenko, the Captain of Exness, said: “It’s a perfect experience with a great vibe, good music and a good opportunity to bring our families as well. It’s nice to come together like this with snacks and beverages, and we look forward to participating in more events like this in the near future.”
Giorgos Cadis, the Captain of FXDS, commented: “We were very excited from the moment we heard about this tournament."
The first FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament became a resounding success as all participants thoroughly enjoyed the event. The tournament brought the ever-growing FX community in Cyprus together.
FXCubic, one of the prominent technology providers for the FX industry, has recently organized and sponsored the first 'FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament' for the FX industry in Cyprus. The team of Sheer Markets emerged as the winner of the inaugural event after a hard-fought final against FX Dealing Solutions (FXDS).The tournament, which took place at Wembley Mini Football in Ypsonas, Limassol on 3 June, brought together some of the biggest names in the FX community.
Invast Global, Pepperstone, SquaredFinancial, M4Markets, Invaxa, NAGA, SheerMarkets, Exinity, Tixee, FX Dealing Solutions, Exclusive Capital and Exness participated in the tournament. Wassim Khateeb, the Head of Business Development at FXCubic, expressed his excitement about the tournament and mentioned that for next year they are planning to accommodate more teams.
Wassim Khateeb, the Head Of Business Development at FXCubic
“The idea of organizing a sports event that will bring FX professionals together was conceived in early 2020. Unfortunately, realizing such an idea in the midst of a pandemic was simply not possible! However, we are thrilled to finally be able to see the FXCubic mini-football tournament evolve from an idea into reality,” Khateeb said.
“We’re very excited about the success of this first-ever tournament. We apologize to all the teams that we couldn’t accommodate. Next year we will grow it for more teams to be able to join in the fun,” he added.
John Christofides, the Captain of Sheer Markets, Tournament's winning team, said: “Thank you FxCubic, and congrats on an amazing tournament bringing fintech companies together on and off the pitch.”
Gheorghe Cotelea, the Captain of Tixee, commented: “It’s good to see people and companies. We are having a very good time, and we are grateful to our beautiful supporters. It’s a good place to talk and exchange. It’s the first time we are participating in a tournament like this, and we plan on doing many more in the near future.”
Pavel Pisarenko, the Captain of Exness, said: “It’s a perfect experience with a great vibe, good music and a good opportunity to bring our families as well. It’s nice to come together like this with snacks and beverages, and we look forward to participating in more events like this in the near future.”
Giorgos Cadis, the Captain of FXDS, commented: “We were very excited from the moment we heard about this tournament."
The first FXCubic Mini-Football Tournament became a resounding success as all participants thoroughly enjoyed the event. The tournament brought the ever-growing FX community in Cyprus together.
Bilal Jafar holds an MBA in Finance. In a professional career of more than 8 years, Jafar covered the evolution of FX, Cryptocurrencies, and Fintech. He started his career as a financial markets analyst and worked in different positions in the global media sector. Jafar writes about diverse topics within FX, Crypto, and the financial technology market.
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
CMC Markets’ Artur Delijergijevs on Metals Demand, Volatility, & Stable Execution
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
In this exclusive Executive Interview, Finance Magnates speaks with Artur Delijergijevs, Head of Systematic Market Making at CMC Markets, about the current state of metals demand and market volatility.
Delijergijevs offers a desk-level view on:
- Metals Demand: Why metals are seeing the strongest demand from both retail and institutional clients right now.
- The Safe-Haven Debate: Questioning whether gold still fits the classic safe-haven definition given large daily price movements.
- Volatile Market Prep: How a market-making desk prepares its systems and pricing for stressed market conditions and high-impact economic events.
- Hybrid Execution: Why the best execution model combines electronic speed with human relationship support, especially during volatility.
- AI in Workflow: Where CMC Markets is integrating machine learning for risk management and pricing, and the limitations of AI during stressed markets.
- Dubai's Role: The strategic importance of Dubai’s location for covering global trading sessions across Asia, Europe, and the US.
Watch to understand how CMC Markets maintains stable pricing and reliable execution quality in high-volatility environments.
#CMCmarkets #forex #metals #gold #trading #volatility #MarketMaking #iFXDubai #FinanceMagnates #Finance #Fintech #Execution #AlgorithmicTrading #RiskManagement
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech