The first voting round will be ending tomorrow - make sure your voice is heard!
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Voting for the 2017 Finance Magnates London Summit Awards has already begun, and now there are just two days for attendees to choose which companies make it to the next selection stage. Confirmed attendees are invited to follow the instructions sent out via email to vote for the leading firms in the industry across a total of twelve categories.[gptAdvertisement]
Time is running out
The first round of voting will be ending Thursday November 2nd. The second phase will begin on November 6th, in which three finalists in each category will compete for the prestigious badge of honor.
Every year, Finance Magnates recognizes the industry’s top-performing companies – 2017 will see a wide range of honors bestowed across twelve different categories. The awards reflect trends and shifts that the FX industry has undergone in the most recent year, and are decided based on votes from only industry peers and attendees.
What category does my company appear in?
Finance Magnates has already compiled a broad list of industry participants, corresponding to each distinct category. If you want to make sure that you are listed in the right category, the easiest way is to contact events@financemagnates.com.
How can I win?
The ultimate selection of each award is dictated by your industry peers and the summit's attendees. While actions speak louder than words, your job is to convince them that you are indeed at the top of the game relative to the competition. We recommend canvassing for your nomination with dedicated infographics and social media posts, which have historically encouraged attendees to cast their ballots.
Remember to include the summit hashtag #londonsummit17 in your publications and invite your audience to register and vote.
I still need to vote, how do I do so?
As stated previously, only London Summit registered attendees are eligible to participate in the voting process. If you have not already done so please take the time to confirm your attendance and register as soon as possible to be able to vote.
Of note, prospective voters need to be registered with their own corporate emails. Delegates who have been registered via the email of an employee will not be able to participate. More details about the process itself can be found below:
After receiving your selections, Finance Magnates will then tally all the votes and pick out the three most popular contenders in each category for the shortlist. In stage 2, voters will be asked to choose one of the final candidates and the one who receives most votes will become the winner in its category.
To recap, the 2017 list of awards will include the following categories:
Best liquidity provider
As the structure of liquidity in FX is changing, this year's nominees will include top-tier banks as well as hedge funds and electronic non-bank liquidity providers, all of which are growing to be increasingly significant participants in the market.
Best connectivity provider
This category will focus on technology providers in the retail FX space - firms that offer access to liquidity, risk management, routing aggregation and bridge solutions for platforms.
Best ECN/execution venue
At this year’s summit, attendees will award not only the best brokers and their providers, but also the network that connects them to the market and facilitates the best infrastructure for FX trading.
Best prime of prime broker/retail liquidity provider
This segment has been a growing niche since the game-changing EUR/CHF debacle a couple of years ago, and the industry has seen PoP offerings coming from various players. From traditional specialist firms relying on their LP relationships to financial groups expanding into the B2B space, London Summit attendees will determine who was on top of the game in 2017.
Best FX trading platform
Historically, MT4 has been synonymous with the term trading platform, and accordingly, MetaQuotes has won several of our awards. However, with the growing emphasis on MT5 and the proliferation of webtrader versions, could this year see an end to this trend?
Best multi-asset trading platform
The retail FX industry's expansion into multi-asset offerings is well underway. This year’s award credits the platforms best equipped for enabling multi-asset trading in terms of instrument diversity and technological integration.
Best CFDs broker
One cannot overstate the growing importance of CFD trading across the online trading industry. Due to its wider adoption in the retail space, candidate assessment will focus on the diversity of instruments, trading volumes generated across different assets and effectiveness of marketing.
This award is the real star prize every year, and 2017 is no exception. The award will recognize the best FX broker for its performance across the board. Will Saxo Bank finally be dethroned after winning for two consecutive years? Only you will decide.
Best regtech/reporting solution
Changes to regulatory frameworks have made regtech a growing buzzword this year 2017. The award will be given to companies offering the most comprehensive regulatory solutions, primarily in documenting and reporting transactions in order to meet regulatory requirements.
Finally, this award is for candidates that have introduced an outstanding automated tool for brokers to improve their performance at any stage of their customers’ lifecycle, from marketing and client acquisition to trader retention to better internal operations.
Here is how last year's award ceremony looked. Don't miss your chance to be there this year!
Vot
Voting for the 2017 Finance Magnates London Summit Awards has already begun, and now there are just two days for attendees to choose which companies make it to the next selection stage. Confirmed attendees are invited to follow the instructions sent out via email to vote for the leading firms in the industry across a total of twelve categories.[gptAdvertisement]
Time is running out
The first round of voting will be ending Thursday November 2nd. The second phase will begin on November 6th, in which three finalists in each category will compete for the prestigious badge of honor.
Every year, Finance Magnates recognizes the industry’s top-performing companies – 2017 will see a wide range of honors bestowed across twelve different categories. The awards reflect trends and shifts that the FX industry has undergone in the most recent year, and are decided based on votes from only industry peers and attendees.
What category does my company appear in?
Finance Magnates has already compiled a broad list of industry participants, corresponding to each distinct category. If you want to make sure that you are listed in the right category, the easiest way is to contact events@financemagnates.com.
How can I win?
The ultimate selection of each award is dictated by your industry peers and the summit's attendees. While actions speak louder than words, your job is to convince them that you are indeed at the top of the game relative to the competition. We recommend canvassing for your nomination with dedicated infographics and social media posts, which have historically encouraged attendees to cast their ballots.
Remember to include the summit hashtag #londonsummit17 in your publications and invite your audience to register and vote.
I still need to vote, how do I do so?
As stated previously, only London Summit registered attendees are eligible to participate in the voting process. If you have not already done so please take the time to confirm your attendance and register as soon as possible to be able to vote.
Of note, prospective voters need to be registered with their own corporate emails. Delegates who have been registered via the email of an employee will not be able to participate. More details about the process itself can be found below:
After receiving your selections, Finance Magnates will then tally all the votes and pick out the three most popular contenders in each category for the shortlist. In stage 2, voters will be asked to choose one of the final candidates and the one who receives most votes will become the winner in its category.
To recap, the 2017 list of awards will include the following categories:
Best liquidity provider
As the structure of liquidity in FX is changing, this year's nominees will include top-tier banks as well as hedge funds and electronic non-bank liquidity providers, all of which are growing to be increasingly significant participants in the market.
Best connectivity provider
This category will focus on technology providers in the retail FX space - firms that offer access to liquidity, risk management, routing aggregation and bridge solutions for platforms.
Best ECN/execution venue
At this year’s summit, attendees will award not only the best brokers and their providers, but also the network that connects them to the market and facilitates the best infrastructure for FX trading.
Best prime of prime broker/retail liquidity provider
This segment has been a growing niche since the game-changing EUR/CHF debacle a couple of years ago, and the industry has seen PoP offerings coming from various players. From traditional specialist firms relying on their LP relationships to financial groups expanding into the B2B space, London Summit attendees will determine who was on top of the game in 2017.
Best FX trading platform
Historically, MT4 has been synonymous with the term trading platform, and accordingly, MetaQuotes has won several of our awards. However, with the growing emphasis on MT5 and the proliferation of webtrader versions, could this year see an end to this trend?
Best multi-asset trading platform
The retail FX industry's expansion into multi-asset offerings is well underway. This year’s award credits the platforms best equipped for enabling multi-asset trading in terms of instrument diversity and technological integration.
Best CFDs broker
One cannot overstate the growing importance of CFD trading across the online trading industry. Due to its wider adoption in the retail space, candidate assessment will focus on the diversity of instruments, trading volumes generated across different assets and effectiveness of marketing.
This award is the real star prize every year, and 2017 is no exception. The award will recognize the best FX broker for its performance across the board. Will Saxo Bank finally be dethroned after winning for two consecutive years? Only you will decide.
Best regtech/reporting solution
Changes to regulatory frameworks have made regtech a growing buzzword this year 2017. The award will be given to companies offering the most comprehensive regulatory solutions, primarily in documenting and reporting transactions in order to meet regulatory requirements.
Finally, this award is for candidates that have introduced an outstanding automated tool for brokers to improve their performance at any stage of their customers’ lifecycle, from marketing and client acquisition to trader retention to better internal operations.
Here is how last year's award ceremony looked. Don't miss your chance to be there this year!
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
As event contracts are set for ‘super-cycle’ growth in volumes and recognition, retail brokers simply can’t stay behind. But can regulated entities integrate a product that is awfully similar to betting?
Join builders across the ecosystemto gain insight into the industry's current and future stance on prediction markets.
Attendees will walk away with:
Better understanding of how the CME, Plus500, and prediction platforms collaborate
Assessment of 2026’s expected volumes and new ‘event’ areas ripe for contracts
Cross-industry understanding of different strategies by brokers (co-opt, partner, buy)
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
Precious Insights: APAC's Bullion Market amid Record Volatility
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
The precious metals rally has challenged how brokers and LPs think about hedging, pricing, and physical delivery. But with regional banks eyeing physical gold retail and bullion brokers across Southeast Asia harnessing new tech, volatility is not only in 'safe havens'.
This session gathers practitioners from across the bullion ecosystem to unpack what the rally means on the ground in APAC.
Attendees will walk away with:
Insight into the physical market dynamics driving retail demand across Southeast Asia, from central bank buying to store-of-value purchases
Understanding of Singapore's distinct role as APAC's bullion gateway, and competition near and far
Perspective on operational challenges unique to APAC: kilogram pricing, local delivery, and bridging CFD and physical bullion infrastructure
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
License to Fill: Market Liquidity amid Global Turmoil
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Asian markets bear unique characteristics, from connectivity to asset preference. The Singapore Summit will connect global executives and local experts across the liquidity chain to discuss volatility fluctuations, diversification vs over-reliance on single assets, and the role of trust and liquidity relationships in an increasingly automated sphere.
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Regional Focus: Thailand, Vietnam
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Bangkok is consolidating as Southeast Asia's broker hub for CLMV access, while Vietnam's trading volumes have made it harder to ignore from any regional headquarters. Most brokers know both exist. Fewer have tested what operating there actually requires.
This session gathers practitioners with on-the-ground experience in both markets to examine what it takes to build and run operations in Thailand and Vietnam.
Attendees will walk away with:
A clear view of setup requirements in both markets: entity structures, timelines, and what first-time operators tend to get wrong
Understanding of the offshore broker model and how compliant operators work within domestic restrictions in each jurisdiction
Insight into talent acquisition, client onboarding, and distribution in markets where language, culture, and acquisition channels don't follow standard APAC assumptions
Perspective on adjacent Southeast Asian markets worth monitoring for the next regional move
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
Join The Club: What Premium Clients Want
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
High-net-worth traders account for an outsized portion of revenues for various retail brokers.
This session will gather heads of premium, acquisition, and product experts to reveal how they build their client base in Asia.
Attendees will walk away with:
Understanding of how brokers view premium clients (beyond deposit size).
Insight into which services, products, and benefits increase trust and LTV.
Examples of offerings that scale without inflating cost or operational burden.
Lessons from leading brokers on growing premium segments and what’s next.
