As the Nomination Round ends, the excitement of voting spurs on brokers and fintechs.
Following the overwhelming number of nominations for both Brokers (B2C) and Fintechs (B2B) categories of the UF AWARDS APAC 2024, the Voting Round is now open.
Calling the entire industry to cast their vote for their favourite brokerage or fintech brand or one they deem to be the most deserving, this is the final and decisive stage of the battle for a renowned industry title.
Between 26 August - 6 September, anyone eager to make a difference in online trading and fintech is welcome to do so by following this link.
Why voting matters
The UF AWARDS have established themselves as a high quality standard for the online trading and fintech industries, regionally as well as globally. Building on this, the UF AWARDS APAC serve as an indicator of the best and most trusted fintechs and brokers in Asia-Pacific.
Brand memorability, industry recognition, and honour across Asia are instrumental to any brand’s success in the region. And this is exactly what the UF AWARDS APAC grant the winners.
Filtering the most deserving B2B (Fintechs) and B2C (Brokers) brands, the Voting Round helps propel the best to the top. As every vote counts, the online trading industry is filled with anticipation. Here are some of titles to be won:
Brokers (B2C):
● BEST BROKER - APAC
● BEST TRADING EXPERIENCE - APAC
● MOST TRUSTED BROKER - APAC
● BEST TRADING PLATFORM - APAC
Fintechs (B2B):
● BEST CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER - APAC
● BEST PAYMENT GATEWAY - APAC
● BEST WHITE LABEL SOLUTION - APAC
● BEST B2B LIQUIDITY PROVIDER - APAC
● And many more…
View all awards here and cast your vote! Industry innovation is in your hands. It’s time to drive the online trading and fintech industries forward.
How to vote
As a reminder, only registered users of the UF AWARDS website can vote. Interested participants are encouraged to register (if they have not already done so) and cast their vote before 6 September, when the Voting Round closes.
The voting process involves 3 simple steps, and remember you can vote once in multiple categories:
● Select the categories available and choose the brand you wish to support in each category
● Click ‘SUBMIT’ to confirm your vote.
The voting procedure is followed by the strict verification and validation of the nominees. Designed by the organisers to ensure transparency and fairness, these final stages of the Voting Round culminate with the winners’ announcement at the official awards ceremony.
Crowning the winners
The conclusion of the Voting Round is marked by the eagerly awaited UF AWARDS APAC 2024 Ceremony held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. This event will celebrate the finest in online trading and fintech, with the top performers being called to the stage.
Graced by C-level executives and industry visionaries, the UF AWARDS APAC Ceremony is set to offer the perfect blend of business and pleasure, allowing participants to unwind and enjoy the electrifying atmosphere. See you there!
Following the overwhelming number of nominations for both Brokers (B2C) and Fintechs (B2B) categories of the UF AWARDS APAC 2024, the Voting Round is now open.
Calling the entire industry to cast their vote for their favourite brokerage or fintech brand or one they deem to be the most deserving, this is the final and decisive stage of the battle for a renowned industry title.
Between 26 August - 6 September, anyone eager to make a difference in online trading and fintech is welcome to do so by following this link.
Why voting matters
The UF AWARDS have established themselves as a high quality standard for the online trading and fintech industries, regionally as well as globally. Building on this, the UF AWARDS APAC serve as an indicator of the best and most trusted fintechs and brokers in Asia-Pacific.
Brand memorability, industry recognition, and honour across Asia are instrumental to any brand’s success in the region. And this is exactly what the UF AWARDS APAC grant the winners.
Filtering the most deserving B2B (Fintechs) and B2C (Brokers) brands, the Voting Round helps propel the best to the top. As every vote counts, the online trading industry is filled with anticipation. Here are some of titles to be won:
Brokers (B2C):
● BEST BROKER - APAC
● BEST TRADING EXPERIENCE - APAC
● MOST TRUSTED BROKER - APAC
● BEST TRADING PLATFORM - APAC
Fintechs (B2B):
● BEST CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER - APAC
● BEST PAYMENT GATEWAY - APAC
● BEST WHITE LABEL SOLUTION - APAC
● BEST B2B LIQUIDITY PROVIDER - APAC
● And many more…
View all awards here and cast your vote! Industry innovation is in your hands. It’s time to drive the online trading and fintech industries forward.
How to vote
As a reminder, only registered users of the UF AWARDS website can vote. Interested participants are encouraged to register (if they have not already done so) and cast their vote before 6 September, when the Voting Round closes.
The voting process involves 3 simple steps, and remember you can vote once in multiple categories:
● Select the categories available and choose the brand you wish to support in each category
● Click ‘SUBMIT’ to confirm your vote.
The voting procedure is followed by the strict verification and validation of the nominees. Designed by the organisers to ensure transparency and fairness, these final stages of the Voting Round culminate with the winners’ announcement at the official awards ceremony.
Crowning the winners
The conclusion of the Voting Round is marked by the eagerly awaited UF AWARDS APAC 2024 Ceremony held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. This event will celebrate the finest in online trading and fintech, with the top performers being called to the stage.
Graced by C-level executives and industry visionaries, the UF AWARDS APAC Ceremony is set to offer the perfect blend of business and pleasure, allowing participants to unwind and enjoy the electrifying atmosphere. See you there!
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
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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
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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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