“Regulating was a scary topic [in the past], but now it is a validating aspect,” said oneZero's CEO. “Attacking challenges in fragmentation is the name of the game.”
Catch all the key moments from FMAS:24.
The first panel discussion at FMPS:24
The first Finance Magnates Pacific Summit (FMPS:24) kicked off in Australia today. Held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney, it is the only event to bring the entire B2B side of the financial services industry under one roof.
Finance Magnates Events Lands in Sydney
Finance Magnates events are known for providing networking opportunities for industry players, allowing them to meet potential clients and catch up with existing ones. Companies can also showcase their products and services from the exhibition floor booths.
In addition, these events host regulators and top industry executives who share their insights and expertise in keynote speeches and panel discussions.
Australia is recognised as a top retail trading market, home to many brokers and technology providers. Now, FMPS:24 has come to the land of these companies, bringing them together in one place. The event is not limited to a local audience, as global company representatives also attend extensively.
The Focus Is on the Center Stage
Day 1 on the exhibition floor started at the Center Stage with a chat on “Regtech in Australia: A Global View” between Dickie Currer, National Lead at Tech Australia Advocates, and Deborah Young, CEO of The RegTech Association.
Dickie Currer (left) and Deborah Young (right)
In parallel, Pepperstone’s Head of Research, Chris Weston, took the Exchange Stage to share his views on “H2 2024 Outlook: Enhance Your Trading Game Facing Market Uncertainty.”
“How is the collective wisdom in the market? How is the aggregated flow of capital moving through?” These are some of the burning questions he addressed at the event.
An All-Stars Panel
The panel discussions at the event also hosted top industry figures. The first panel of the day took place on the Center Stage, discussing “Leaders Kickoff: on Existential Risks and Silver Bullets.” Moderated by Finance Magnates Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Andrea Badiola Mateos, the panellists included David Jenkins, CTO at Pepperstone; Andrew Ralich, co-founder and CEO at oneZero; Alex MacKinnon, CEO of APAC at Finalto Asia; Gavin White, Group CEO of 26 Degrees; and Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX.
The panel discussion on "Leaders Kickoff: on Existential Risks and Silver Bullets"
“Regulating was a scary topic in the past, but now it is a validating aspect,” said Ralich. “Attacking challenges in fragmentation is the name of the game.”
You know that the payments sector is booming also big when top payment executives show up at Finance Magnates events. Shannon Scott, SVP and Global Head of Product at Airwallex, took the stage at FMPS to share his views on “Reimagining a New Era of Banking for Businesses.”
Shannon Scott, SVP and Global Head of Product at Airwallex, at FMPS:24
"Your Broker’s Growth is Elsewhere"
Are you wondering how to establish and grow your brokerage business? Then catch the panel on “Your Broker’s Growth is Elsewhere.” The participants include Aeby Samuel, CEO & Founder at FYNXT; Nicholas Briscoe Country Manager, Australia at VISA; Andrew Saks, Chief Product Officer at TraderEvolution Global; Dennis Weissert, Head of Technology Business Development at iSAM Securities; Adrian Fyffe, Director – Sales Data & Access at Cboe Global Markets; and Andrew Matushkin, Head of Business Development Department at B2Broker.
The panel to discuss "Your Broker’s Growth is Elsewhere"
“There are brokerages who are not talking openly about how to keep their distinct CFDs clients active,” said Saks, “but also to add other asset classes to do that dynamically. That's the key.”
“The Good, The Bad, The Ugly”
The relationship between brokers and IBs has always been bittersweet. To discuss more on this, Melody Gao, Senior Lawyer at Sophie Grace, James Perry-Keene, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Pepperstone, and Christopher Balanzategui, CEO at N3tworx, took the stage.
FMPS:24 panel on "IBs and Brokers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly"
“Is there still value in the white label business,” Perry-Keene asked, while Balanzategui answered: “I really think it's a natural progression. If I start my IB business… then the natural progress is to go to the white label with an established broker.”
“Beyond The bASICs”
In another interesting panel, titled “Beyond The bASICs: Regulation and Operations in Australia and Offshore”, the executives discuss the regulatory side of the regulatory aspects of the Australian financial services companies.
The panellists include Eugenio Accongiagioco, Managing Director at APAC Management Consultancy; Courtney Fitzsimmons, CEO, Group Head of Regulatory and Licensing at MEX Markets; Vakul Talwar, GM AU and Global Head of Product - Trading, Onboarding, Commerce at Crypto.com; Quinn Perrott, Co-CEO at TRAction Fintech; Tony Rose, Director at LNP Audit and Assurance; and Paul Derham, Managing Partner at Holley Nethercote.
FMPS:24 panel on “Beyond The bASICs: Regulation and Operations in Australia and Offshore”
Did you catch the moments from the exhibition floor? All the booths are packed as the company representatives are busy showcasing their products and services.
Scope Prime booth at FMPS:24
The Regulator’s View
Do you want to know what the Aussie regulator thinks about the trading landscape? Catch the panel “Transformation in the APAC Trading Landscape and Beyond,” the participants of which are Eric Blewitt, CEO at Investment Trends; Rhys Bollen, Senior Executive Leader, Digital Assets at ASIC; Michael Bogoevski, Head of Institutional Sales at CMC Connect; and Karin Setchell, General Manager, Product & Investing Solutions at CommSec.
What's Next for Payments?
And here is the last panel of the day, “What's Next for Payments,” moderated by Finance Magnates’ Andrea Badiola Mateos and participated by Sudip Kar, Senior Manager, Financial Services and SME, Global Payments COE, Capgemini Australia, and Vasyl Boroviak, CTO at Flash Payments.
The panel on "What's Next for Payments"
Are you attending the event? Stop by booth #6 to say hello to the Finance Magnates team.
The first Finance Magnates Pacific Summit (FMPS:24) kicked off in Australia today. Held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney, it is the only event to bring the entire B2B side of the financial services industry under one roof.
Finance Magnates Events Lands in Sydney
Finance Magnates events are known for providing networking opportunities for industry players, allowing them to meet potential clients and catch up with existing ones. Companies can also showcase their products and services from the exhibition floor booths.
In addition, these events host regulators and top industry executives who share their insights and expertise in keynote speeches and panel discussions.
Australia is recognised as a top retail trading market, home to many brokers and technology providers. Now, FMPS:24 has come to the land of these companies, bringing them together in one place. The event is not limited to a local audience, as global company representatives also attend extensively.
The Focus Is on the Center Stage
Day 1 on the exhibition floor started at the Center Stage with a chat on “Regtech in Australia: A Global View” between Dickie Currer, National Lead at Tech Australia Advocates, and Deborah Young, CEO of The RegTech Association.
Dickie Currer (left) and Deborah Young (right)
In parallel, Pepperstone’s Head of Research, Chris Weston, took the Exchange Stage to share his views on “H2 2024 Outlook: Enhance Your Trading Game Facing Market Uncertainty.”
“How is the collective wisdom in the market? How is the aggregated flow of capital moving through?” These are some of the burning questions he addressed at the event.
An All-Stars Panel
The panel discussions at the event also hosted top industry figures. The first panel of the day took place on the Center Stage, discussing “Leaders Kickoff: on Existential Risks and Silver Bullets.” Moderated by Finance Magnates Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Andrea Badiola Mateos, the panellists included David Jenkins, CTO at Pepperstone; Andrew Ralich, co-founder and CEO at oneZero; Alex MacKinnon, CEO of APAC at Finalto Asia; Gavin White, Group CEO of 26 Degrees; and Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX.
The panel discussion on "Leaders Kickoff: on Existential Risks and Silver Bullets"
“Regulating was a scary topic in the past, but now it is a validating aspect,” said Ralich. “Attacking challenges in fragmentation is the name of the game.”
You know that the payments sector is booming also big when top payment executives show up at Finance Magnates events. Shannon Scott, SVP and Global Head of Product at Airwallex, took the stage at FMPS to share his views on “Reimagining a New Era of Banking for Businesses.”
Shannon Scott, SVP and Global Head of Product at Airwallex, at FMPS:24
"Your Broker’s Growth is Elsewhere"
Are you wondering how to establish and grow your brokerage business? Then catch the panel on “Your Broker’s Growth is Elsewhere.” The participants include Aeby Samuel, CEO & Founder at FYNXT; Nicholas Briscoe Country Manager, Australia at VISA; Andrew Saks, Chief Product Officer at TraderEvolution Global; Dennis Weissert, Head of Technology Business Development at iSAM Securities; Adrian Fyffe, Director – Sales Data & Access at Cboe Global Markets; and Andrew Matushkin, Head of Business Development Department at B2Broker.
The panel to discuss "Your Broker’s Growth is Elsewhere"
“There are brokerages who are not talking openly about how to keep their distinct CFDs clients active,” said Saks, “but also to add other asset classes to do that dynamically. That's the key.”
“The Good, The Bad, The Ugly”
The relationship between brokers and IBs has always been bittersweet. To discuss more on this, Melody Gao, Senior Lawyer at Sophie Grace, James Perry-Keene, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Pepperstone, and Christopher Balanzategui, CEO at N3tworx, took the stage.
FMPS:24 panel on "IBs and Brokers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly"
“Is there still value in the white label business,” Perry-Keene asked, while Balanzategui answered: “I really think it's a natural progression. If I start my IB business… then the natural progress is to go to the white label with an established broker.”
“Beyond The bASICs”
In another interesting panel, titled “Beyond The bASICs: Regulation and Operations in Australia and Offshore”, the executives discuss the regulatory side of the regulatory aspects of the Australian financial services companies.
The panellists include Eugenio Accongiagioco, Managing Director at APAC Management Consultancy; Courtney Fitzsimmons, CEO, Group Head of Regulatory and Licensing at MEX Markets; Vakul Talwar, GM AU and Global Head of Product - Trading, Onboarding, Commerce at Crypto.com; Quinn Perrott, Co-CEO at TRAction Fintech; Tony Rose, Director at LNP Audit and Assurance; and Paul Derham, Managing Partner at Holley Nethercote.
FMPS:24 panel on “Beyond The bASICs: Regulation and Operations in Australia and Offshore”
Did you catch the moments from the exhibition floor? All the booths are packed as the company representatives are busy showcasing their products and services.
Scope Prime booth at FMPS:24
The Regulator’s View
Do you want to know what the Aussie regulator thinks about the trading landscape? Catch the panel “Transformation in the APAC Trading Landscape and Beyond,” the participants of which are Eric Blewitt, CEO at Investment Trends; Rhys Bollen, Senior Executive Leader, Digital Assets at ASIC; Michael Bogoevski, Head of Institutional Sales at CMC Connect; and Karin Setchell, General Manager, Product & Investing Solutions at CommSec.
What's Next for Payments?
And here is the last panel of the day, “What's Next for Payments,” moderated by Finance Magnates’ Andrea Badiola Mateos and participated by Sudip Kar, Senior Manager, Financial Services and SME, Global Payments COE, Capgemini Australia, and Vasyl Boroviak, CTO at Flash Payments.
The panel on "What's Next for Payments"
Are you attending the event? Stop by booth #6 to say hello to the Finance Magnates team.
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Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Hannah Hill on Innovation, Branding & Award-Winning Technology | Executive Interview | AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Recorded live at FMLS:25, this executive interview features Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at AXI, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following AXI’s win for Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
🏆 Award Highlight: Most Innovative Broker of the Year 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #MostInnovativeBroker #TradingTechnology #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview #AXI
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Dor Eligula | Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, BridgeWise | FMLS:25
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
In this session, Jonathan Fine form Ultimate Group speaks with Dor Eligula from Bridgewise, a fast-growing AI-powered research and analytics firm supporting brokers and exchanges worldwide.
We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Brendan Callan joined us fresh off the Summit’s most anticipated debate: “Is Prop Trading Good for the Industry?” Brendan argued against the motion — and the audience voted him the winner.
In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
This is Brendan at his frankest — sharp, grounded, and very clear about what changes are overdue.
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Elina Pedersen on Growth, Stability & Ultra-Low Latency | Executive Interview | Your Bourse
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
Recorded live at FMLS:25 London, this executive interview features Elina Pedersen, in conversation with Finance Magnates, following her company’s win for Best Connectivity 2025.
🔹In this wide-ranging discussion, Elina shares insights on:
🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
🏆 Award Highlight: Best Connectivity 2025
👉 Subscribe to Finance Magnates for more executive interviews, industry insights, and exclusive coverage from the world’s leading financial events.
#FMLS25 #FinanceMagnates #BestConnectivity #TradingTechnology #UltraLowLatency #FinTech #Brokerage #ExecutiveInterview
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
🔗 LinkedIn: /financemagnates
👍 Facebook: /financemagnates
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financemagnates
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