See which B2B and B2C brands took home the most prestigious honours of the year.
The industry’s elite were on full display on Thursday evening with the highly anticipated UF AWARDS Global 2023 ceremony making a noteworthy splash. All the top brands across multiple industry verticals within fintech and financial services were vying for the distinguished honours. Following over a month of tight voting and nominations from their industry peers, only the finest emerged victorious.
Each recipient of the UF AWARDS Global 2023 represents the pinnacle of their respective craft, having solidified their status as an industry leader. The ceremony was organised and announced by Ultimate Fintech, who not only wishes to extend their congratulations to all winners, but their gratitude to all participants and nominees as well.
UF AWARDS Global 2023 – The Industry’s Most Prestigious Honours
The UF AWARDS Global 2023 stand as some of the most highly coveted honours in the online trading industry. For several years, these awards have sought to recognise outstanding brand performance, showcasing talent and excellence across the B2C and B2B space. This year’s awards ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of leading fintech players, brokers, and other top brands who were instrumental in fostering innovation and making significant contributions throughout 2023.
These esteemed awards also help establish a global standard in the B2C and B2B space, whose fundamental purpose is to guide traders and businesses to the industry’s best and most renowned brands.
The UF AWARDS Global 2023 ceremony took place at the Columbia Beach venue in Limassol, Cyprus on September 21, following the closing of iFX EXPO International 2023. The exhibition was heralded as a tremendous success, drawing thousands of attendees in the freshly unveiled City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Resort.
The full list of the UF AWARDS Global 2023 winners includes the following:
Broker Awards Winners
BROKER OF THE YEAR - GLOBAL: AAAFX
BEST GLOBAL BROKER - GLOBAL: FXVIEW
MOST TRUSTED BROKER - GLOBAL: FP MARKETS
BEST GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME - GLOBAL: BDSWISS
BEST TRADING CONDITIONS - GLOBAL: FP MARKETS
BEST MOBILE TRADING APP - GLOBAL: FXPRO
BEST TRADING EXPERIENCE - GLOBAL: LIBERTEX
MOST INNOVATIVE BROKER - GLOBAL: DERIV
BEST CFD BROKER - GLOBAL: SKILLING
BEST TRADE EXECUTION - GLOBAL: CXM DIRECT
BEST FOREX SPREADS - GLOBAL: TRADING PRO
MOST TRANSPARENT BROKER - GLOBAL: ERRANTE
BEST FOREX RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROVIDER - GLOBAL: BDSWISS
BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT - GLOBAL: TITAN FX
BEST EMERGING PROPRIETARY TRADING FIRM - GLOBAL: CONSUMMATE TRADERS
FASTEST GROWING BROKER - GLOBAL: DB INVESTING
BEST EMERGING BROKER - GLOBAL: KWAKOL MARKETS
B2B Awards Winners
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: WORLDPAY FROM FIS
MOST OUTSTANDING INNOVATOR IN PAYMENTS - GLOBAL: JETONBANK
BEST PAYMENT GATEWAY - GLOBAL: WORLDPAY FROM FIS
BEST CRYPTO SOLUTION FOR PAYMENTS - GLOBAL: CAPITAL WALLET
BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN CRYPTO PAYMENTS - GLOBAL: FINRAX
BEST B2B LIQUIDITY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: X OPEN HUB
BEST CFD LIQUIDITY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: FINALTO
BEST ALL-IN-ONE BROKERAGE SOLUTION - GLOBAL: PLUGIT
BEST CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: ONEZERO
BEST TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: YOUR BOURSE
BEST CRM SOFTWARE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: FYNXT
BEST AUTOMATED PERFORMANCE TOOL - GLOBAL: SOLITICS
BEST BRIDGE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: CENTROID SOLUTIONS
BEST TRADING PLATFORM - GLOBAL: CTRADER BY SPOTWARE
BEST COPY TRADING PLATFORM - GLOBAL: CTRADER BY SPOTWARE
BEST SOCIAL TRADING SOLUTION - GLOBAL: ZULUTRADE
BEST WHITE LABEL SOLUTION - GLOBAL: QUADCODE
BEST TRADER RETENTION TOOL - GLOBAL: SOLITICS
BEST CONTACT CENTRE SOLUTION - GLOBAL: VOISO
MOST INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM - GLOBAL: ATOMIX
BEST OUTSOURCING SERVICE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: SILVER BELL GROUP
What Does it Mean to Win at the UF AWARDS Global 2023?
Being a recipient of the UF AWARDS Global 2023 is a tremendous achievement by any standard, especially considering the recognition garnered by industry peers. Months of nominations and subsequently voting helped bring brokers, fintech leaders, and the B2B community together to make their voices heard.
Simply being nominated and recognised for the UF AWARDS Global 2023 takes a combination of determination, creativity, and dedication. Each of the winning brands have distinguished themselves as elite, as well as visionaries in their respective categories.
Competition was fierce and voting for many awards was extremely tight. However, in the end, the votes were tallied, and leaders were crowned, providing a motivating example of how to achieve remarkable success in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Ultimately, the awards winners inspire every brand and industry participant to reach for greatness, challenge the status quo and embrace the opportunities that change brings.
The UF AWARDS will continue to recognise and celebrate those who dare to lead the way into the future in 2024 and beyond.
The industry’s elite were on full display on Thursday evening with the highly anticipated UF AWARDS Global 2023 ceremony making a noteworthy splash. All the top brands across multiple industry verticals within fintech and financial services were vying for the distinguished honours. Following over a month of tight voting and nominations from their industry peers, only the finest emerged victorious.
Each recipient of the UF AWARDS Global 2023 represents the pinnacle of their respective craft, having solidified their status as an industry leader. The ceremony was organised and announced by Ultimate Fintech, who not only wishes to extend their congratulations to all winners, but their gratitude to all participants and nominees as well.
UF AWARDS Global 2023 – The Industry’s Most Prestigious Honours
The UF AWARDS Global 2023 stand as some of the most highly coveted honours in the online trading industry. For several years, these awards have sought to recognise outstanding brand performance, showcasing talent and excellence across the B2C and B2B space. This year’s awards ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of leading fintech players, brokers, and other top brands who were instrumental in fostering innovation and making significant contributions throughout 2023.
These esteemed awards also help establish a global standard in the B2C and B2B space, whose fundamental purpose is to guide traders and businesses to the industry’s best and most renowned brands.
The UF AWARDS Global 2023 ceremony took place at the Columbia Beach venue in Limassol, Cyprus on September 21, following the closing of iFX EXPO International 2023. The exhibition was heralded as a tremendous success, drawing thousands of attendees in the freshly unveiled City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Resort.
The full list of the UF AWARDS Global 2023 winners includes the following:
Broker Awards Winners
BROKER OF THE YEAR - GLOBAL: AAAFX
BEST GLOBAL BROKER - GLOBAL: FXVIEW
MOST TRUSTED BROKER - GLOBAL: FP MARKETS
BEST GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME - GLOBAL: BDSWISS
BEST TRADING CONDITIONS - GLOBAL: FP MARKETS
BEST MOBILE TRADING APP - GLOBAL: FXPRO
BEST TRADING EXPERIENCE - GLOBAL: LIBERTEX
MOST INNOVATIVE BROKER - GLOBAL: DERIV
BEST CFD BROKER - GLOBAL: SKILLING
BEST TRADE EXECUTION - GLOBAL: CXM DIRECT
BEST FOREX SPREADS - GLOBAL: TRADING PRO
MOST TRANSPARENT BROKER - GLOBAL: ERRANTE
BEST FOREX RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROVIDER - GLOBAL: BDSWISS
BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT - GLOBAL: TITAN FX
BEST EMERGING PROPRIETARY TRADING FIRM - GLOBAL: CONSUMMATE TRADERS
FASTEST GROWING BROKER - GLOBAL: DB INVESTING
BEST EMERGING BROKER - GLOBAL: KWAKOL MARKETS
B2B Awards Winners
BEST PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: WORLDPAY FROM FIS
MOST OUTSTANDING INNOVATOR IN PAYMENTS - GLOBAL: JETONBANK
BEST PAYMENT GATEWAY - GLOBAL: WORLDPAY FROM FIS
BEST CRYPTO SOLUTION FOR PAYMENTS - GLOBAL: CAPITAL WALLET
BEST CUSTOMER SUPPORT IN CRYPTO PAYMENTS - GLOBAL: FINRAX
BEST B2B LIQUIDITY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: X OPEN HUB
BEST CFD LIQUIDITY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: FINALTO
BEST ALL-IN-ONE BROKERAGE SOLUTION - GLOBAL: PLUGIT
BEST CONNECTIVITY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: ONEZERO
BEST TECHNOLOGY PROVIDER - GLOBAL: YOUR BOURSE
BEST CRM SOFTWARE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: FYNXT
BEST AUTOMATED PERFORMANCE TOOL - GLOBAL: SOLITICS
BEST BRIDGE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: CENTROID SOLUTIONS
BEST TRADING PLATFORM - GLOBAL: CTRADER BY SPOTWARE
BEST COPY TRADING PLATFORM - GLOBAL: CTRADER BY SPOTWARE
BEST SOCIAL TRADING SOLUTION - GLOBAL: ZULUTRADE
BEST WHITE LABEL SOLUTION - GLOBAL: QUADCODE
BEST TRADER RETENTION TOOL - GLOBAL: SOLITICS
BEST CONTACT CENTRE SOLUTION - GLOBAL: VOISO
MOST INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM - GLOBAL: ATOMIX
BEST OUTSOURCING SERVICE PROVIDER - GLOBAL: SILVER BELL GROUP
What Does it Mean to Win at the UF AWARDS Global 2023?
Being a recipient of the UF AWARDS Global 2023 is a tremendous achievement by any standard, especially considering the recognition garnered by industry peers. Months of nominations and subsequently voting helped bring brokers, fintech leaders, and the B2B community together to make their voices heard.
Simply being nominated and recognised for the UF AWARDS Global 2023 takes a combination of determination, creativity, and dedication. Each of the winning brands have distinguished themselves as elite, as well as visionaries in their respective categories.
Competition was fierce and voting for many awards was extremely tight. However, in the end, the votes were tallied, and leaders were crowned, providing a motivating example of how to achieve remarkable success in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Ultimately, the awards winners inspire every brand and industry participant to reach for greatness, challenge the status quo and embrace the opportunities that change brings.
The UF AWARDS will continue to recognise and celebrate those who dare to lead the way into the future in 2024 and beyond.
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
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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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