Finance Magnates’ 2016 Summit Kicks Off in Downtown London!

The highly anticipated Finance Magnates London Summit kicked off today at The Brewery in the heart of the online trading industry. For five years now Finance Magnates has been hosting the prestigious event that has seen over two thousand attendees on an annual basis.

2016 has been a very unique year for the foreign exchange and broader financial industry with two seismic events potentially redefining the current status quo. With the Brexit Brexit Brexit stands for British Exit, or in reference to the United Kingdom’s decision to formally leave the European Union (EU) as declared in a June 23, 2016 referendum. In a more immediate sense, a tight vote and unexpected result helped drive British pound (GBP) to lows that had not been seen in decades.The day following the referendum, former Prime Minister David Cameron resigned from office where he was replaced by Theresa May, who later resigned from office on June 7th, 2019. Active Prime Minis Brexit stands for British Exit, or in reference to the United Kingdom’s decision to formally leave the European Union (EU) as declared in a June 23, 2016 referendum. In a more immediate sense, a tight vote and unexpected result helped drive British pound (GBP) to lows that had not been seen in decades.The day following the referendum, former Prime Minister David Cameron resigned from office where he was replaced by Theresa May, who later resigned from office on June 7th, 2019. Active Prime Minis Read this Term referendum in the UK and the victory of President-elect Donald Trump in the US, the industry seems primed for a shakeup, and the biggest names and players worldwide are now together under one roof to discuss the issues.

Summit Kicks Off

The event began with the Networking Blitz Opening Party today, which saw over 1,000 individuals attend. The Blitz is the first part of the two-day Summit, which features over 2,000 attendees and 90 exhibitors at a prestigious London venue. Industry elites were able to enjoy a wide range of refreshments and entertainment, as well as several attractions such as in the Institutional Lounge and more.

What to Expect on Day 2

Looking beyond today, the second day of the summit features a full schedule of panels, seminars, and workshops, including roundtable discussions between some of the industry’s most recognizable figures. Attendees will be able to explore and immerse themselves in a wide range of topics, including the adoption of data driven market intelligence, Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned). In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data, making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamp Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned). In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data, making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamp Read this Term technology, the influence of the upcoming MiFID II regulation, retention management, and much more.

In addition to a plethora of different topics and events, the Finance Magnates London Summit will also include multiple workshops and exclusive product launches. Attendees are invited to take part in each of these presentations, which will be capped by the Finance Magnates Awards ceremony tomorrow evening. The winning brokers, providers, and other groups will be announced at the ceremony - only London Summit registered attendees, the gold standard of the executive level of the global industry, are given the privilege of participating in the voting process, ensuring a truly transparent and representative competition.