FMAS:25
“Regulation in Africa Is Erratic; the Middle East’s Is Clearer,” FMAS:25 Panel Reveals
- Futures provide transparency, but Africa lacks providers due to margins and low market awareness.
- “Do We Have Demand for Futures in Africa? Highly Questionable,” Panel of Futures and the Future of Multi-Asset Trading Acknowledges.
Wednesday, 16/07/2025 | 16:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Everything Is Changing Because of AI but Not Everything Is AI”: A Caution from FMAS:25
- The conversation noted that AI should support human functions, not replace them, particularly in financial services where trust, conversion, and retention depend on personal relationships.
- The African market reportedly has a unique data opportunity due to its high trading volume.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 20:52 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“Prop Trading Rules Aren’t to Trap but to Protect Capital”: FMAS:25 Panel Dissects Growing Sector
- The panel stressed that running a prop firm is as complex as managing a brokerage.
- Discord and other social media platforms help support accountability where formal prop trading regulation is lacking.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 13:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Use Tech, but Keep the Human Element”: Octa Analyst at FMAS:25 Highlights AI Limits in Trading
- With 82% of South African traders scammed, Mj Givens Kgasi called for mentorship, regulation, and integrity.
- He emphasized education and preparation as CFD markets face lasting volatility and rising retail participation.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“If You Take Off Your Logo and Put in Competitor’s and It Works, You Failed”: Marketing Strategies from FMAS:25
- The panelists agreed that marketing strategies must be adapted to local consumer trust levels and digital readiness, especially when entering new regions or countries.
- Additionally, compliance should not be treated as a final hurdle but as a tool to build trust and ensure transparency in all customer-facing communication.
Monday, 14/07/2025 | 12:25 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“In the Last 18 Months, Brokers Have Been Moving Toward ODP Licenses,” FMAS: 25 Insights on Regulation
- The shift to over-the-counter derivative product licensing is driven by a desire to be seen as properly regulated locally, and because referring models can’t take local cash deposits.
- According to the panelists, trust is the core product in the financial space, built through strong onboarding processes, platform safety, and regulatory compliance.
Friday, 11/07/2025 | 15:16 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“Costs Could Reach 25%”: FMAS:25 Panel Urges Cheaper Cross-Border Solutions for Africa's $50B Remittances
- E-commerce growth over 30% annually is reshaping African markets, driven by mobile consumers.
- “Africa’s digital finance is accelerating; let’s keep it inclusive and secure,” the Pay it Forward: Africa’s Leap Toward Digital Finance panel urged.
Friday, 11/07/2025 | 13:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Calling All Crypto Transactions Externalization Would Be Very Limiting,” Warns FMAS:25 Panel
- South Africa is the leading African country in crypto adoption, with most users treating it as an investment.
- “From the moment you purchase a crypto asset, it’s inherently global,” said the panel on The Future of Crypto, Lessons from Africa.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 16:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“By the End of 2010, Every Second Person in Cape Town Was Trading,” FMAS:25 Leaders Roundtable
- The panelists agreed that while access to trading platforms has increased in Africa, the key to long-term adoption lies in financial education.
- Additionally, the region’s diversity in languages, regulations, and digital maturity makes a one-size-fits-all strategy ineffective.
Wednesday, 09/07/2025 | 06:20 GMT by
Jared Kirui
“Even Five Good Trades in a Row Can Be Dangerous”: Inside FMAS:25’s Trading Success Panel
- The panel at Trading Psychology vs Strategy advises: “Losses are lessons; the real win is staying consistent.”
- Social media fuels herd mentality and shapes trading strategy, the panel warns.
Monday, 07/07/2025 | 13:32 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
"I Blew Up Three Retail Accounts": Scope Markets SA CEO Shares Hard Trading Lessons at FMAS:25
- “You need to decide—do you want to be right, or do you want to make money?” Robert Van Eyden.
- Funded accounts offer opportunity but also risk; he advised caution, discipline, and consistent withdrawals.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 13:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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