Highlights from iFX EXPO Dubai 2023 – Throwback to the Largest MENA Fintech Gathering
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The event was also filled with impactful speakers who provided invaluable insights.
iFX EXPO Dubai 2023 was a resounding success in the financial and fintech space, attracting over 3500 attendees and over 120 industry-leading brands.
Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 16th to the 18th of January 2023, the event featured over 100 speakers and provided a platform for networking and learning from industry leaders. With an impressive list of sponsors and exhibitors, the event covered a wide range of services and products and provided valuable insights into the industry.
The event’s list of sponsors and exhibitors was impressive, with notable names such as Exness, ZuluTrade, Multibank Group, CMC Markets, B2Broker and many more. These companies represented a wide range of services and products that the financial services and fintech space offers.
The event was also filled with impactful speakers who provided invaluable insights.
Some of the most popular sessions included:
Next Tech Industry Trends: Growth Drivers in 2023 - Industry veterans shared perspectives and discussed the technology driving innovation in the brokerage sector, how brokers can keep up with the future of trading technology, and the potential benefits of using Tradetech and RegTech in online trading.
Survival Kit: The Payments Landscape in MENA - The panel shed light on the importance of cross-border and cross-asset payments in the MENA region and how innovation is shaping the landscape of payments for merchants, with a focus on the UAE and KSA as two of the world's most significant remittance corridors.
The Financial Melting Pot of MENA: Dos & Don’ts - Experts revealed the opportunities for businesses in online trading, fintech, and other industries in the MENA region. They provided practical insights on business operations, best practices, and compliance in the region, including how to expand their footprint, strategies for successfully offering unique experiences to the MENA audience, and the role of the metaverse in developing a business in MENA.
In addition to the informative and educational sessions, the iFX EXPO Dubai 2023 also provided attendees with opportunities to network and socialise through a series of parties.
Both events were held at the luxurious and flagship Soho Garden DXB and New Soho Garden DXB venues, which are known for their stunning natural elements, cosmopolitan atmosphere and diverse mix of lounging and nightlife experiences which was the perfect place to socialise, network and enjoy a fun-filled evening with industry peers.
Upcoming Event: iFX EXPO Asia 2023
We're excited to announce that iFX EXPO Asia 2023 is just around the corner! This year's event will take place in Bangkok at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld from the 20th to the 22nd of Juneand is planned to be even bigger than our event in Bangkok last year.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to:
Engage with top companies and explore potential business opportunities with them.
Network with industry leaders and gain valuable insights.
Learn about the latest fintech trends and developments and gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing world of online trading.
· Showcase your brand and stand out from the competition at the event, where you can promote your products and services and connect with potential clients and business partners.
Booths and sponsorships are selling out fast, so to secure your spot at iFX EXPO Asia 2023, contact Sales@ifxexpo.com and book your booth and sponsorship today.
Keep an eye out for more information by visiting the official event website.
Save Your Spot at iFX EXPO Asia 2023!
iFX EXPO Dubai 2023 was a resounding success in the financial and fintech space, attracting over 3500 attendees and over 120 industry-leading brands.
Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from the 16th to the 18th of January 2023, the event featured over 100 speakers and provided a platform for networking and learning from industry leaders. With an impressive list of sponsors and exhibitors, the event covered a wide range of services and products and provided valuable insights into the industry.
The event’s list of sponsors and exhibitors was impressive, with notable names such as Exness, ZuluTrade, Multibank Group, CMC Markets, B2Broker and many more. These companies represented a wide range of services and products that the financial services and fintech space offers.
The event was also filled with impactful speakers who provided invaluable insights.
Some of the most popular sessions included:
Next Tech Industry Trends: Growth Drivers in 2023 - Industry veterans shared perspectives and discussed the technology driving innovation in the brokerage sector, how brokers can keep up with the future of trading technology, and the potential benefits of using Tradetech and RegTech in online trading.
Survival Kit: The Payments Landscape in MENA - The panel shed light on the importance of cross-border and cross-asset payments in the MENA region and how innovation is shaping the landscape of payments for merchants, with a focus on the UAE and KSA as two of the world's most significant remittance corridors.
The Financial Melting Pot of MENA: Dos & Don’ts - Experts revealed the opportunities for businesses in online trading, fintech, and other industries in the MENA region. They provided practical insights on business operations, best practices, and compliance in the region, including how to expand their footprint, strategies for successfully offering unique experiences to the MENA audience, and the role of the metaverse in developing a business in MENA.
In addition to the informative and educational sessions, the iFX EXPO Dubai 2023 also provided attendees with opportunities to network and socialise through a series of parties.
Both events were held at the luxurious and flagship Soho Garden DXB and New Soho Garden DXB venues, which are known for their stunning natural elements, cosmopolitan atmosphere and diverse mix of lounging and nightlife experiences which was the perfect place to socialise, network and enjoy a fun-filled evening with industry peers.
Upcoming Event: iFX EXPO Asia 2023
We're excited to announce that iFX EXPO Asia 2023 is just around the corner! This year's event will take place in Bangkok at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld from the 20th to the 22nd of Juneand is planned to be even bigger than our event in Bangkok last year.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to:
Engage with top companies and explore potential business opportunities with them.
Network with industry leaders and gain valuable insights.
Learn about the latest fintech trends and developments and gain a competitive edge in the ever-changing world of online trading.
· Showcase your brand and stand out from the competition at the event, where you can promote your products and services and connect with potential clients and business partners.
Booths and sponsorships are selling out fast, so to secure your spot at iFX EXPO Asia 2023, contact Sales@ifxexpo.com and book your booth and sponsorship today.
Keep an eye out for more information by visiting the official event website.
Beyond the Prompt: Solitics’ VP Product, Guy Shemer Exposes ‘Traditional’ AI Flaws and Reveals New Product: the AI Expert
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
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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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
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