iFX EXPO Asia 2025 opened in Hong Kong this weekend, marking
the event’s return to one of Asia’s key financial centers. The three-day
exhibition runs from October 26 to 28. The event began yesterday (Sunday) with
a welcome gathering.
Today’s and tomorrow’s sessions, on Monday and Tuesday, take
place at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 2. The schedule includes the main exhibition and
a series of conferences featuring speakers from across the trading and fintech
industries.
Panel Discusses Liquidity Management in Asian Markets
The session “The Invisible Hand of Liquidity: Powering Every
Trade” featured Mohammad Isbeer, Chief Institutional Officer at Equiti Capital;
Vincent Pang, Director of Institutional at CBCX; John Murillo, Chief Dealing
Officer at B2BROKER; Stavros Economides, Chief Operations Officer at
Match-Prime Liquidity; Dane Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Kama Capital;
and Alex Mackinnon, CEO of Finalto Asia.
Panelists discuss liquidity management and trading strategies
The panel discussed how liquidity drives Asia’s trading
ecosystem, covering topics such as managing toxic order flow, navigating
regulatory fragmentation, optimizing aggregation with technology, and balancing
internal and external capital. Speakers highlighted how these factors influence
execution quality, risk management, and market resilience.
Panel Discusses AI for Customer Personalization Across
Sectors
The session “From Data to Dynamic Insights: AI’s
Personalization Power” featured Jeanne Lim, CEO and Advisory Board Member at
beingAI and AIHK; Dylan Kwan, General Manager GCR and Technology Committee
Co-Chair at WATI and AIHK; Albert Lam, Chief Research Officer and Regulatory
& Compliance Committee Co-Chair at Fano Labs and AIHK; Tom Wan, CEO of
Greater Bay Area Solutions and Advisory Board Member at dentsu and AIHK; and
was moderated by Jing Gong, Head of Cloud Delivery & Governance and Advisory
Board Observer at AXA Hong Kong and Macau and AIHK.
The panel discussed how AI technologies are applied to
enhance customer personalization in finance, media, and insurance, covering
data analytics, engagement strategies, and ethical considerations in tailored
services.
Strategies for High-Volatility Commodity Trading
The session “Commodities Under Pressure: Gold, Silver and
Beyond” featured Barry Ip, Head of Digital Innovation at the Hong Kong Gold
Exchange.
ATFX booth at iFX Expo Asia 2025
He discussed recent developments in the gold and silver
markets, including price surges driven by currency fluctuations, central bank
actions, and inflation.
Barry Ip highlighted the impact of trade tensions,
sanctions, and tariffs on market volatility and explored strategies for
navigating bullion and commodity flows in a high-volatility trading
environment.
Insights on leveraging sports platforms for fintech
market impact.
The session “From Pit Stops to Platforms: What Fintech Can
Learn from Formula 1 Partnerships” featured Arnab Shome, Editor at Finance
Magnates. Ultimate Group; Marios Chailis, CMO of LIBERTEX Group.
The discussion examined how fintech companies leverage
partnerships with global sports such as Formula 1 to enhance brand visibility,
attract customers, and increase cultural relevance. The speaker highlighted
examples ranging from trading platforms on car liveries to crypto firms in the
paddock, outlining strategies to scale trust, reach, and impact in new markets.
Sharing Insights on Leveraging Sports Platforms for Fintech Market Impact
Panel Discusses Stablecoin Developments and Regulations
Globally
The session “Stable Yet Unstoppable: The Global Coin Surge”
featured Paul Derham, Managing Partner at Holley Nethercote; Edwin Cheung,
Global Head of OTC at Gate; Kailash Madan, Chief Commercial Officer at Triple
A; and Esme Pau, Head of Capital Markets at CertiK, moderated by Holley
Nethercote.
Panelists at iFX EXPO Asia 2025 discuss global stablecoin markets and regulations
The panel discussed developments in stablecoins, including
Hong Kong’s new Stablecoins Ordinance, regulatory requirements, and market
trends. Speakers examined dollar-backed stablecoins in the U.S., multi-currency
coins in Europe, and emerging solutions in Asia, focusing on licensing, reserve
checks, AML, and cross-border settlement innovations.
Trade and Investment Developments in APAC
The session “Zooming Out: The Big Picture for APAC Business
in 2025” examined financial and fintech trends in the Asia-Pacific region.
Moderated by Nikolai Isayev, Chief Operating Officer &
Editor-in-Chief, FinanceFeeds, the panel included Neil Tan, Founder, Chairman, Managing
Partner, AIHK, Tsunami Advisors, Mario Singh, Founder & Chairman, Fullerton
Markets, Siju Daniel, Chief Commercial Officer, ATFX and Hayden Briscoe, Global
Ambassador, Atlantic Partners Asia.
APAC Business and Fintech Trends Panel at iFX EXPO 2025
Speakers discussed regional trade
flows, investment patterns, technology use, and market access developments
influencing business conditions in 2025.
Panelists discuss APAC financial and fintech trends during iFX EXPO Asia 2025 session.
Cybersecurity Challenges Rise with Fintech Expansion
The session “Guardians of the Data: Rethinking Cybersecurity
for Fintech 2.0” featured Otto Lee of HKCERT and Dicky Wong of Syber Couture.
It addressed cybersecurity challenges in Hong Kong as AI and open banking
frameworks expand.
Otto Lee and Dicky Wong discuss cybersecurity for fintech at iFX EXPO Asia 2025.
Speakers discussed securing APIs, protecting real-time data,
ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, and strengthening incident
response strategies to build resilient systems for financial institutions and
fintechs.
NYSE Speaker Outlines Liquidity and Capital Flow
Developments
Marco Chung from the New York Stock Exchange delivered a
keynote titled Global Market Overview. He discussed current conditions in
global financial markets, focusing on liquidity trends, cross-border capital
movements, and the influence of technology and regulation.
Marco Chung of the New York Stock Exchange delivers keynote on global markets.
The session provided
a broad assessment of how these factors continue to shape market activity and
institutional strategies.
iFX EXPO Asia 2025 in Hong Kong Draws Over 4,000
Participants
This year’s edition is expected to bring together more than
4,000 participants from over 120 countries. More than 100 speakers and
representatives from around 1,600 companies will discuss market developments
and business trends.
Series Has Connected Professionals Across Europe, Asia,
and Middle East
Since its launch more than a decade ago, the iFX EXPO series
has connected over 100,000 professionals through conferences and networking
events in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The gatherings typically attract
brokers, fintech professionals, institutional investors, and affiliates.
Sponsors and exhibitors include ATFX, Exness, Deriv, B2Broker,
Centroid Solutions, Swissquote, IC Markets, FTMO, MetaQuotes, cTrader, payabl,
and EC Markets.
iFX EXPO Asia 2025 opened in Hong Kong this weekend, marking
the event’s return to one of Asia’s key financial centers. The three-day
exhibition runs from October 26 to 28. The event began yesterday (Sunday) with
a welcome gathering.
Today’s and tomorrow’s sessions, on Monday and Tuesday, take
place at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hall 2. The schedule includes the main exhibition and
a series of conferences featuring speakers from across the trading and fintech
industries.
Panel Discusses Liquidity Management in Asian Markets
The session “The Invisible Hand of Liquidity: Powering Every
Trade” featured Mohammad Isbeer, Chief Institutional Officer at Equiti Capital;
Vincent Pang, Director of Institutional at CBCX; John Murillo, Chief Dealing
Officer at B2BROKER; Stavros Economides, Chief Operations Officer at
Match-Prime Liquidity; Dane Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Kama Capital;
and Alex Mackinnon, CEO of Finalto Asia.
Panelists discuss liquidity management and trading strategies
The panel discussed how liquidity drives Asia’s trading
ecosystem, covering topics such as managing toxic order flow, navigating
regulatory fragmentation, optimizing aggregation with technology, and balancing
internal and external capital. Speakers highlighted how these factors influence
execution quality, risk management, and market resilience.
Panel Discusses AI for Customer Personalization Across
Sectors
The session “From Data to Dynamic Insights: AI’s
Personalization Power” featured Jeanne Lim, CEO and Advisory Board Member at
beingAI and AIHK; Dylan Kwan, General Manager GCR and Technology Committee
Co-Chair at WATI and AIHK; Albert Lam, Chief Research Officer and Regulatory
& Compliance Committee Co-Chair at Fano Labs and AIHK; Tom Wan, CEO of
Greater Bay Area Solutions and Advisory Board Member at dentsu and AIHK; and
was moderated by Jing Gong, Head of Cloud Delivery & Governance and Advisory
Board Observer at AXA Hong Kong and Macau and AIHK.
The panel discussed how AI technologies are applied to
enhance customer personalization in finance, media, and insurance, covering
data analytics, engagement strategies, and ethical considerations in tailored
services.
Strategies for High-Volatility Commodity Trading
The session “Commodities Under Pressure: Gold, Silver and
Beyond” featured Barry Ip, Head of Digital Innovation at the Hong Kong Gold
Exchange.
ATFX booth at iFX Expo Asia 2025
He discussed recent developments in the gold and silver
markets, including price surges driven by currency fluctuations, central bank
actions, and inflation.
Barry Ip highlighted the impact of trade tensions,
sanctions, and tariffs on market volatility and explored strategies for
navigating bullion and commodity flows in a high-volatility trading
environment.
Insights on leveraging sports platforms for fintech
market impact.
The session “From Pit Stops to Platforms: What Fintech Can
Learn from Formula 1 Partnerships” featured Arnab Shome, Editor at Finance
Magnates. Ultimate Group; Marios Chailis, CMO of LIBERTEX Group.
The discussion examined how fintech companies leverage
partnerships with global sports such as Formula 1 to enhance brand visibility,
attract customers, and increase cultural relevance. The speaker highlighted
examples ranging from trading platforms on car liveries to crypto firms in the
paddock, outlining strategies to scale trust, reach, and impact in new markets.
Sharing Insights on Leveraging Sports Platforms for Fintech Market Impact
Panel Discusses Stablecoin Developments and Regulations
Globally
The session “Stable Yet Unstoppable: The Global Coin Surge”
featured Paul Derham, Managing Partner at Holley Nethercote; Edwin Cheung,
Global Head of OTC at Gate; Kailash Madan, Chief Commercial Officer at Triple
A; and Esme Pau, Head of Capital Markets at CertiK, moderated by Holley
Nethercote.
Panelists at iFX EXPO Asia 2025 discuss global stablecoin markets and regulations
The panel discussed developments in stablecoins, including
Hong Kong’s new Stablecoins Ordinance, regulatory requirements, and market
trends. Speakers examined dollar-backed stablecoins in the U.S., multi-currency
coins in Europe, and emerging solutions in Asia, focusing on licensing, reserve
checks, AML, and cross-border settlement innovations.
Trade and Investment Developments in APAC
The session “Zooming Out: The Big Picture for APAC Business
in 2025” examined financial and fintech trends in the Asia-Pacific region.
Moderated by Nikolai Isayev, Chief Operating Officer &
Editor-in-Chief, FinanceFeeds, the panel included Neil Tan, Founder, Chairman, Managing
Partner, AIHK, Tsunami Advisors, Mario Singh, Founder & Chairman, Fullerton
Markets, Siju Daniel, Chief Commercial Officer, ATFX and Hayden Briscoe, Global
Ambassador, Atlantic Partners Asia.
APAC Business and Fintech Trends Panel at iFX EXPO 2025
Speakers discussed regional trade
flows, investment patterns, technology use, and market access developments
influencing business conditions in 2025.
Panelists discuss APAC financial and fintech trends during iFX EXPO Asia 2025 session.
Cybersecurity Challenges Rise with Fintech Expansion
The session “Guardians of the Data: Rethinking Cybersecurity
for Fintech 2.0” featured Otto Lee of HKCERT and Dicky Wong of Syber Couture.
It addressed cybersecurity challenges in Hong Kong as AI and open banking
frameworks expand.
Otto Lee and Dicky Wong discuss cybersecurity for fintech at iFX EXPO Asia 2025.
Speakers discussed securing APIs, protecting real-time data,
ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, and strengthening incident
response strategies to build resilient systems for financial institutions and
fintechs.
NYSE Speaker Outlines Liquidity and Capital Flow
Developments
Marco Chung from the New York Stock Exchange delivered a
keynote titled Global Market Overview. He discussed current conditions in
global financial markets, focusing on liquidity trends, cross-border capital
movements, and the influence of technology and regulation.
Marco Chung of the New York Stock Exchange delivers keynote on global markets.
The session provided
a broad assessment of how these factors continue to shape market activity and
institutional strategies.
iFX EXPO Asia 2025 in Hong Kong Draws Over 4,000
Participants
This year’s edition is expected to bring together more than
4,000 participants from over 120 countries. More than 100 speakers and
representatives from around 1,600 companies will discuss market developments
and business trends.
Series Has Connected Professionals Across Europe, Asia,
and Middle East
Since its launch more than a decade ago, the iFX EXPO series
has connected over 100,000 professionals through conferences and networking
events in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The gatherings typically attract
brokers, fintech professionals, institutional investors, and affiliates.
Sponsors and exhibitors include ATFX, Exness, Deriv, B2Broker,
Centroid Solutions, Swissquote, IC Markets, FTMO, MetaQuotes, cTrader, payabl,
and EC Markets.
XTB Profit Drops 24% as Gold Rally Fails to Offset Soaring Marketing Spend
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.
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