FMAS:24 Speaker Spotlight - ‘FX and CFDs in Africa: Key Industry Trends’

With just under one month to go until the Finance Magnates Africa Summit (FMAS:24) begins, the countdown to the biggest event of the year in Africa is officially underway. Held on May 20-22 at Sandton City, South Africa, these dates have long been circled on many prospective attendees’ calendars. This includes a large number of retail traders, who can explore more opportunities and content than ever before in this year’s premium event. Of note, one of the most anticipated content sessions of FMAS:24 will be ‘FX and CFDs in Africa: Key Industry Trends’, taking place exclusively at the new Trader Zone.

FMAS:24 has already expanded in its second year, aiming for a bigger push and emphasis on retail trading, as well as providing a more enticing atmosphere for B2C attendees. In addition to a scaled scaled-up content track focusing on this sphere, FMAS:24 has introduced the new Trader Zone, an innovative hub focusing on learning, education, and networking for retail traders.

Have you completed the online registration for FMAS:24? Do not delay as the event will be here before you know it. Make sure to register today and skip any queues on-site for FMAS:24!

Africa as a Hub for FX and CFDs

Africa is poised to take a great leap forward in the retail trading space given several inherent advantages. A massive pool of potential traders, investor interest, and new opportunities from incoming brokers setting up shop has created a unique atmosphere.

FMAS:24 is a celebration of this trend, showcasing all that the continent has to offer for brokers, service providers, and other elements of the financial services industry. These topics will be covered in detail during the upcoming session, ‘FX and CFDs in Africa: Key Industry Trends’, which will take place on May 21, 12:00-12:30 at the Trader Zone.

The session will be run by Christoforos Panagiotou, Africa Regional Manager at Fxview. Mr. Panagiotou brings to the table a wealth of expertise garnered over a decade-long tenure in the Forex & CFDs industry, serving in various capacities within prominent brokerage firms. For the past 7 years he has held a strong position in the African Region, enhancing market presence and fostering growth across the continent.

This creates the perfect backdrop for this session, as he looks to lay bare the industry and frame it for all participants. Indeed, as Africa joins the global financial markets, its unique economy fuels forex and CFD trading innovation.

Attendees can look to discover growth drivers such as tech advancements, regulations, and increased financial education for African traders. In addition, participants can see how these factors enhance trading accessibility, transparency, financial inclusion, and opening new investment opportunities.

Finally, expect to learn about the digital transformation's impact on trading – the role of technology, social platforms, and automated systems democratizing market access. This is one session you cannot afford to miss this year.

Beyond retail trading, prospective attendees can also explore other content verticals, part of a two-day track that covers other distinct areas: blockchain & digital assets, fintech, payments, and of course online trading.

Explore all FMAS:24 and Sandton City has to offer this May. See you next month!

Have you completed the online registration for FMAS:24? Do not delay as the event will be here before you know it. Make sure to register today and skip any queues on-site for FMAS:24!