“Something very specific to Asia is that traders in the region really demand high-quality technology solutions,” said TradingView’s Director of Growth (Australia) in an FMPS:24 panel discussion.
Catch all the key moments from FMPS:24.
Footfalls at one of the booths at FMPS:24
The second and final day of the Finance Magnates Pacific Summit (FMPS:24) is here, but the event is far from over. The entire day’s schedule includes panel discussions, keynote speeches, interviews, and more.
It was the first time Finance Magnates events were held in Australia. The event brought the entire financial services industry together at the iconic International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney.
FMPS:24 is where networking happens. Regulators, industry executives, marketers, company representatives, traders, and even influencers come together under one roof, giving them the perfect opportunity to pitch to potential clients and catch up with existing ones. The event also allows companies to showcase the developments of their products and services from booths.
“Understanding the APAC Market”
The first session of Day 2 of the exhibition kicked off with a panel discussion on “Understanding APAC Markets: Partnerships, Culture, Retention.” The participants included Fraser Nelson, Global Head of Business Development at Scope Markets; Firdaus Ali, Business Analyst & Partnership Manager at TradingPRO; Joy Li, Head of APAC at Gold-i; Sam Grecner, Director of Growth (Australia) at TradingView; Mario Singh, Founder and Chairman at Fullerton Markets; and Stephen Williams, Premium Client Manager at Capital.com.
MFPS:24 panel on “Understanding APAC Markets: Partnerships, Culture, Retention.”
“Something very specific to Asia is that traders in the region really demand high-quality technology solutions,” said TradingView’s Grecner.
Catch the moments from the exhibition floor where industry executives are networking.
Industry representatives at FMPS:24
“Digital Assets & Tradfi”
The executives from the cryptocurrency industry also took over the Exchange Stage to discuss the topic “Digital Assets & Tradfi: An Evolving Market Structure.” The participants include David Nichols, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer at Stables; Laura Dinneen, Head of Product Marketing at Zodia Custody; and Muneeb Khan, Head of OTC APAC at Kraken.
The panel on "Digital Assets & Tradfi: An Evolving Market Structure"
“What's really important to our clients is the ability to access liquidity very quickly,” said Zodia Custody’s Dinneen. “Our institutional clients need to know that their assets are safe and secure.”
Are you a trader? Then do not miss the session on “Trading with AI: CoPilots, Not Advisors” by Anthony Darvall, the Founder of Traderflow.
“By the Book”
The pioneers of the retail trading industry liquidity come together at FMPS:24 to discuss the “Liquidity Landscape, Seen from Asia.” The executives who shared their views were Mohammad Isbeer, Chief Institutional Officer at Equiti; Andreas Kapsos, CEO at Match-Prime Liquidity; Michal Copiuk, CEO at X Open Hub; and Andrew Matushkin, Head of Business Development Department at B2Broker.
FMPS:24 panel on "By the Book: Liquidity Landscape, Seen from Asia"
"AI in Financial Services"
AI is clearly a hot topic. Many discussions about AI are also happening at FMPS:24, as industry executives are willing to share their views on the evolution of this new technology.
In another panel discussion, four experts gathered to discuss “The Ghost IS The Machine? AI in Financial Services.” The participants include Eamonn Sheridan, Financial Market Analyst at ForexLive; Jim Hogan, Chief Innovation Evangelist, Google Cloud at Google; Charles Guan CTO at Rich Data Co (RDC); and Maria Pittashi, General Manager at PLUGIT.
FMPS:24 panel on “The Ghost IS The Machine? AI in Financial Services”
Catch Dr Irene Guiamatsia, Head of Research at Investment Trends, deep-diving into the “Aussie Retail Industry” and sharing her insights from the Exchange Stage.
Dr Irene Guiamatsia, Head of Research at Investment Trends, at FMPS:24
“Prop Trading amid Scrutiny and Hype”
Prop trading is one of the fastest-growing niches today, attracting the attention of some of the largest established brokers. However, without any regulations in place, the industry remains very controversial. Industry executives gathered at FMPS:24 to share their take on the future of prop trading.
At the panel “Challenge Accepted: Prop Trading amid Scrutiny and Hype,” executives, including Christopher Balanzategui, CEO at N3tworx; Marcus Fetherston, General Manager, Prop Trading Services at Blueberry Markets Group; Elina Pedersen, CRO at Your Bourse; Michał Karczewski CEO at Match-Trade Technologies; and Julian Allen, Chief Operating Officer at The Concept Trading.
FMPS:24 panel on "Challenge Accepted: Prop Trading amid Scrutiny and Hype"
Panellists also disagree with one another, as Your Bourse’s Pedersen highlighted that “we do not know what the next stage [for prop trading] will be,” whereas Match-Trade’s Karczewski thinks “for sure that it's just not a hype.”
A Session for the Chinese Community
We are finally here at our last panel from FMPS:24. It's being held in Mandarin Chinese language, especially targeting the Chinese community, which makes up a considerable part of the Australian and regional trading industry on both the client and corporate side.
The panellists of the session “Understanding The Chinese Market” are Tai Jiang, Chairman and CEO at FX168 Finance Group; Owen Tu Director of Sales & Relationship Management (APAC) at oneZero; Denise Liu, Managing Director at Shining Advisory; Xavier Fan, Deputy Director of Sales at AC Capital Market; and Melody Gao, Senior Lawyer at Sophie Grace.
FMPS:24 panel on "Understanding The Chinese Market, 2024 Edition"
And finally, we are at the last session of FMPS:24. ForexLive’s Currency Analyst, Justin Low, wrapped up the two-day-long event by sharing his insights on “The Art of Trading - It's Just Like Playing a Sport.”
ForexLive's Justin Low on “The Art of Trading - It's Just Like Playing a Sport”
The much-anticipated FMPS:24 has finally ended. The debut event was a massive success, with a record number of footfalls in the exhibition halls over the two days. It was the first but definitely not the last.
So long, Australia, see you again!
The second and final day of the Finance Magnates Pacific Summit (FMPS:24) is here, but the event is far from over. The entire day’s schedule includes panel discussions, keynote speeches, interviews, and more.
It was the first time Finance Magnates events were held in Australia. The event brought the entire financial services industry together at the iconic International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney.
FMPS:24 is where networking happens. Regulators, industry executives, marketers, company representatives, traders, and even influencers come together under one roof, giving them the perfect opportunity to pitch to potential clients and catch up with existing ones. The event also allows companies to showcase the developments of their products and services from booths.
“Understanding the APAC Market”
The first session of Day 2 of the exhibition kicked off with a panel discussion on “Understanding APAC Markets: Partnerships, Culture, Retention.” The participants included Fraser Nelson, Global Head of Business Development at Scope Markets; Firdaus Ali, Business Analyst & Partnership Manager at TradingPRO; Joy Li, Head of APAC at Gold-i; Sam Grecner, Director of Growth (Australia) at TradingView; Mario Singh, Founder and Chairman at Fullerton Markets; and Stephen Williams, Premium Client Manager at Capital.com.
MFPS:24 panel on “Understanding APAC Markets: Partnerships, Culture, Retention.”
“Something very specific to Asia is that traders in the region really demand high-quality technology solutions,” said TradingView’s Grecner.
Catch the moments from the exhibition floor where industry executives are networking.
Industry representatives at FMPS:24
“Digital Assets & Tradfi”
The executives from the cryptocurrency industry also took over the Exchange Stage to discuss the topic “Digital Assets & Tradfi: An Evolving Market Structure.” The participants include David Nichols, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer at Stables; Laura Dinneen, Head of Product Marketing at Zodia Custody; and Muneeb Khan, Head of OTC APAC at Kraken.
The panel on "Digital Assets & Tradfi: An Evolving Market Structure"
“What's really important to our clients is the ability to access liquidity very quickly,” said Zodia Custody’s Dinneen. “Our institutional clients need to know that their assets are safe and secure.”
Are you a trader? Then do not miss the session on “Trading with AI: CoPilots, Not Advisors” by Anthony Darvall, the Founder of Traderflow.
“By the Book”
The pioneers of the retail trading industry liquidity come together at FMPS:24 to discuss the “Liquidity Landscape, Seen from Asia.” The executives who shared their views were Mohammad Isbeer, Chief Institutional Officer at Equiti; Andreas Kapsos, CEO at Match-Prime Liquidity; Michal Copiuk, CEO at X Open Hub; and Andrew Matushkin, Head of Business Development Department at B2Broker.
FMPS:24 panel on "By the Book: Liquidity Landscape, Seen from Asia"
"AI in Financial Services"
AI is clearly a hot topic. Many discussions about AI are also happening at FMPS:24, as industry executives are willing to share their views on the evolution of this new technology.
In another panel discussion, four experts gathered to discuss “The Ghost IS The Machine? AI in Financial Services.” The participants include Eamonn Sheridan, Financial Market Analyst at ForexLive; Jim Hogan, Chief Innovation Evangelist, Google Cloud at Google; Charles Guan CTO at Rich Data Co (RDC); and Maria Pittashi, General Manager at PLUGIT.
FMPS:24 panel on “The Ghost IS The Machine? AI in Financial Services”
Catch Dr Irene Guiamatsia, Head of Research at Investment Trends, deep-diving into the “Aussie Retail Industry” and sharing her insights from the Exchange Stage.
Dr Irene Guiamatsia, Head of Research at Investment Trends, at FMPS:24
“Prop Trading amid Scrutiny and Hype”
Prop trading is one of the fastest-growing niches today, attracting the attention of some of the largest established brokers. However, without any regulations in place, the industry remains very controversial. Industry executives gathered at FMPS:24 to share their take on the future of prop trading.
At the panel “Challenge Accepted: Prop Trading amid Scrutiny and Hype,” executives, including Christopher Balanzategui, CEO at N3tworx; Marcus Fetherston, General Manager, Prop Trading Services at Blueberry Markets Group; Elina Pedersen, CRO at Your Bourse; Michał Karczewski CEO at Match-Trade Technologies; and Julian Allen, Chief Operating Officer at The Concept Trading.
FMPS:24 panel on "Challenge Accepted: Prop Trading amid Scrutiny and Hype"
Panellists also disagree with one another, as Your Bourse’s Pedersen highlighted that “we do not know what the next stage [for prop trading] will be,” whereas Match-Trade’s Karczewski thinks “for sure that it's just not a hype.”
A Session for the Chinese Community
We are finally here at our last panel from FMPS:24. It's being held in Mandarin Chinese language, especially targeting the Chinese community, which makes up a considerable part of the Australian and regional trading industry on both the client and corporate side.
The panellists of the session “Understanding The Chinese Market” are Tai Jiang, Chairman and CEO at FX168 Finance Group; Owen Tu Director of Sales & Relationship Management (APAC) at oneZero; Denise Liu, Managing Director at Shining Advisory; Xavier Fan, Deputy Director of Sales at AC Capital Market; and Melody Gao, Senior Lawyer at Sophie Grace.
FMPS:24 panel on "Understanding The Chinese Market, 2024 Edition"
And finally, we are at the last session of FMPS:24. ForexLive’s Currency Analyst, Justin Low, wrapped up the two-day-long event by sharing his insights on “The Art of Trading - It's Just Like Playing a Sport.”
ForexLive's Justin Low on “The Art of Trading - It's Just Like Playing a Sport”
The much-anticipated FMPS:24 has finally ended. The debut event was a massive success, with a record number of footfalls in the exhibition halls over the two days. It was the first but definitely not the last.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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