London Summit 2018 Hits 2,000 Attendees!

In just one week the doors of Old Billingsgate will swing open for the London Summit 2018. As one of the largest trading events in Europe, seats are quickly filling up, which means the time to register – if you have not already done so – is now. The summit is on pace for its largest attendance yet, having just surpassed 2,000 registered guests.

The event opens on November 13 with the signature Networking Blitz, paving the way for a jam-packed agenda on November 14. The London Summit 2018 is an ideal place for learning, meeting contacts, and creating new business.

Attendees, of which over 3,000 are expected this year, will be arriving from all corners of the industry, including leading retail FX brokers, investment banks, fintech startups, and the service providers that make the business tick.

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Sponsors of the London Summit 2018 will enjoy a hall packed with all sorts of investors and opportunities. This year's summit also features one of our most diverse agendas to date.

Prospective attendees are encouraged to join the conversation and learn more about the event by accessing the following link and learning about the agenda today.

Attendees will have a wide choice of detailed panel discussions, seminars and workshops. All attendees will also be able to learn about the biggest topics in the retail and institutional space, as well as the cryptocurrency industry.

Industry-Leading CEOs Talk Crypto’s Future

As is customary, every year of the London Summit features one of the most important discussions, i.e., the CEOs panel. Featuring a hand-picked panel of some of the industry’s top talent in a roundtable discussion, Cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw By using cryptography, virtual currencies, known as cryptocurrencies, are nearly counterfeit-proof digital currencies that are built on blockchain technology. Comprised of decentralized networks, blockchain technology is not overseen by a central authority.Therefore, cryptocurrencies function in a decentralized nature which theoretically makes them immune to government interference. The term, cryptocurrency derives from the origin of the encryption techniques that are employed to secure the netw Read this Term will once again be a marquee topic.

Attendees can expect multiple different topics to be included during the panel, with this year emphasizing the role of cryptocurrencies in OTC trading. The topic is of particular note as demand for these instruments has grown throughout the year – this is one panel you do not want to miss.

As is customary, every year of the London Summit features one of the most important discussions, i.e., the CEOs panel. Featuring a hand-picked panel of some of the industry’s top talent in a roundtable discussion, cryptocurrencies will once again be a marquee topic.

Attendees can expect multiple different topics to be included during the panel, with this year emphasizing the role of cryptocurrencies in OTC trading. The topic is of particular note as demand for these instruments has grown throughout the year – this is one panel you do not want to miss.

Cryptocurrency Trading: Breaking down Retail and Institutional Models

Crypto trading is no longer just a retail phenomenon, with leading institutional venues such as CME Group and CBOE embracing Bitcoin futures at the tail end of 2017. This year’s panel will touch on the specifics of cryptos in both the retail and institutional space, as well as the impact of regulations.

Other notable highlights from the agenda include the following panels and marquee discussions:

• Retail Brokers After ESMA: Is Global Expansion a Must?
• 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 tamp 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 tamp Read this Term, DLT, and the Future of the Behemoths of Finance
• The Crypto Survival Kit for Brokers
• Reviewing the FX Global Code of Conduct 18 Months On
• The Curious Case of ICO Regulation
• Opportunities in Crypto in 2019
• Regtech and Hot Deals in a Post-MiFID World
• Crypto Innovation Stage

Have You Voted for the London Summit 2018 Awards?

As is the case every year, the London Summit will conclude with our awards ceremony, honoring the industry’s best performers. Attendees have the chance to make their voice heard ahead of the ceremony, however.

Each year, Finance Magnates celebrates the excelling industry participants in the key segments, by allowing the industry to cast a vote and rank the best and the brightest. The awards recognize a wide array of different performers, including the best providers in liquidity, execution, trading platform, marketing and performance, and other aspects of the trading industry eco-system.

Round two of voting is now open to all - to learn how to vote, follow the simple steps outlined in the following link. As a reminder, your votes will be used determine the following categories: