In his keynote speech, CySEC’s Chairman, Dr George Theocharides, highlighted the impact of digitalisation on regulators and the industry overall.
The first day of the iFX EXPO Internationa 2024 is packed with speeches and panel discussions with top industry executives.
CySEC’s Chairman, Dr. George Theocharides speaking at iFX EXPO International 2024
The gates to the iFX Expo International 2024 are now open. It is another year when the event has landed at Limassol, Cyprus, the heart of the retail trading industry. The venue at the City of Dreams Mediterranean is now packed with attendees; some are interested in listening to the long list of speakers, while others are more focused on networking on the expo floor.
iFX Expo International brings the entire trading industry under one roof. The event is being attended by regulators, C-level executives, marketers, company representatives, influencers, and even traders.
The Keynote by Chair
The first day of the expo started with an opening keynote speech by CySEC’s Chairman, Dr. George Theocharides. The speech focused on how “digitalisation has reshaped the regulatory landscape in the financial industry.”
Dr. Theocharides added: “As organisations have adapted to changes in customer preferences, the trends that we have seen in the last ten years or so in the financial services industry are more digitalisation and more online and mobile trading platforms. We have also seen more sophisticated technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which have been crucial for delivering insights and personal financial products.”
He continued: “Last year was difficult for fintech market globally… investment in fintech fell to a five-year low driven by a combination of challenges including high interest rates across the globe, and persistent inflation, as well as geopolitical tensions.”
Have a Chat with Finance Magnates
The Finance Magnates Group is in full gear, talking with industry executives. The team has just interviewed Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i. Would you like the opportunity to do a video interview as well?
Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i, talking to Finance Magnates Group
What Is Happening with AI?
The panel on “What's Next for Liquidity Providers?” elaborated on the future of AI in the industry. Moderated by Finance Magnates’ Andrea Badiola Mateos, the discussion was participated in by Match-Prime Liquidity’s CEO, Andreas Kapsos; X Open Hub’s CEO, Michal Copiuk; B2Broker’s Chief Dealing Officer, John Murillo; GBE Prime’s COO, Valantis Charalambous; and Equiti’s Chief Information Officer, Mohammad Isbeer.
From the Floor
Many companies attending the event have started to showcase their products and services from the event floor. Their representatives are ready to meet existing clients and connect with potential clients.
Schedule for the Day
From Speaker Hall:
10:00 - Opening Keynote by CySEC Chairman - Dr. George Theocharides 10:25 - Cash Me If You Can: Evolving Payments 11:20 - The Intelligent Ledger: AI & ML Transforming FinTech 12:15 - What's Next for Liquidity Providers? 14:10 - Fintech Frontiers: Sculpting the Future of Finance 15:00 - Mastering TikTok: Creative Tools and Strategies for Fintech Success 15:50 - Securing the Future: Protecting the Pulse of Fintech 16:40 - Regulatory Waves: Steering Through FinTech's Evolving Seas
From Idea Hub: 10:20 - Beyond Boundaries: Futures & Options in Today's Diverse Markets 10:50 - Marketing Beyond the Transaction: Building a Trusted Trading Brand 11:30 - Bank on This: Breaking New Ground with Open Banking 12:15 - Adapting to New Realities: Affiliates at the Crossroads 14:10 - Finance Forward: Cultivating Wellbeing and Success in the Digital Age 15:00 - Future-Proofing Risk Management: Blueprints for Tomorrow's Challenges 15:50 - Ledgers & Legends: Forging Paths in Institutional Crypto
Recap of the Welcome Party
As always, iFX EXPO International 2024 attendees had a blast at the Welcome Party on Tuesday evening. It was a time when fun and business went hand-in-hand a day before the busy schedule on the expo floor.
The gates to the iFX Expo International 2024 are now open. It is another year when the event has landed at Limassol, Cyprus, the heart of the retail trading industry. The venue at the City of Dreams Mediterranean is now packed with attendees; some are interested in listening to the long list of speakers, while others are more focused on networking on the expo floor.
iFX Expo International brings the entire trading industry under one roof. The event is being attended by regulators, C-level executives, marketers, company representatives, influencers, and even traders.
The Keynote by Chair
The first day of the expo started with an opening keynote speech by CySEC’s Chairman, Dr. George Theocharides. The speech focused on how “digitalisation has reshaped the regulatory landscape in the financial industry.”
Dr. Theocharides added: “As organisations have adapted to changes in customer preferences, the trends that we have seen in the last ten years or so in the financial services industry are more digitalisation and more online and mobile trading platforms. We have also seen more sophisticated technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which have been crucial for delivering insights and personal financial products.”
He continued: “Last year was difficult for fintech market globally… investment in fintech fell to a five-year low driven by a combination of challenges including high interest rates across the globe, and persistent inflation, as well as geopolitical tensions.”
Have a Chat with Finance Magnates
The Finance Magnates Group is in full gear, talking with industry executives. The team has just interviewed Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i. Would you like the opportunity to do a video interview as well?
Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i, talking to Finance Magnates Group
What Is Happening with AI?
The panel on “What's Next for Liquidity Providers?” elaborated on the future of AI in the industry. Moderated by Finance Magnates’ Andrea Badiola Mateos, the discussion was participated in by Match-Prime Liquidity’s CEO, Andreas Kapsos; X Open Hub’s CEO, Michal Copiuk; B2Broker’s Chief Dealing Officer, John Murillo; GBE Prime’s COO, Valantis Charalambous; and Equiti’s Chief Information Officer, Mohammad Isbeer.
From the Floor
Many companies attending the event have started to showcase their products and services from the event floor. Their representatives are ready to meet existing clients and connect with potential clients.
Schedule for the Day
From Speaker Hall:
10:00 - Opening Keynote by CySEC Chairman - Dr. George Theocharides 10:25 - Cash Me If You Can: Evolving Payments 11:20 - The Intelligent Ledger: AI & ML Transforming FinTech 12:15 - What's Next for Liquidity Providers? 14:10 - Fintech Frontiers: Sculpting the Future of Finance 15:00 - Mastering TikTok: Creative Tools and Strategies for Fintech Success 15:50 - Securing the Future: Protecting the Pulse of Fintech 16:40 - Regulatory Waves: Steering Through FinTech's Evolving Seas
From Idea Hub: 10:20 - Beyond Boundaries: Futures & Options in Today's Diverse Markets 10:50 - Marketing Beyond the Transaction: Building a Trusted Trading Brand 11:30 - Bank on This: Breaking New Ground with Open Banking 12:15 - Adapting to New Realities: Affiliates at the Crossroads 14:10 - Finance Forward: Cultivating Wellbeing and Success in the Digital Age 15:00 - Future-Proofing Risk Management: Blueprints for Tomorrow's Challenges 15:50 - Ledgers & Legends: Forging Paths in Institutional Crypto
Recap of the Welcome Party
As always, iFX EXPO International 2024 attendees had a blast at the Welcome Party on Tuesday evening. It was a time when fun and business went hand-in-hand a day before the busy schedule on the expo floor.
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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
Connect with us at:
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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
Connect with us at:
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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
Connect with us at:
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