Transformative networking and powerhouse panels highlight a landmark event in Cape Town
FMAS:25 concluded with resounding success, delighting both companies and traders alike. Drawing record-breaking attendance from across continents, the event brought together top-tier professionals and industry leaders for two days of exhibitions, networking, and learning opportunities.
A Platform of Influence and Scale
From the opening keynote to the final workshop, FMAS:25 was a showcase of thought leadership at the highest level. Over 2,200 attendees gathered at the summit, making it the most attended FMAS edition to date. Among the crowd were C-level executives and high-ranking decision-makers across multiple sectors of the industry, including brokerages, fintechs, paytechs, regtechs, and more, seeking the ideal solutions and partnerships to elevate their online trading brand.
“FMAS is the gold standard of the industry. Its quality and organisation generates interest in whatever city it moves to” said Paul Margarites, Regional Director at Exness, highlighting the event’s unmatched credibility and reach.
As a B2C summit, FMAS:25 also welcomed a variety of traders, ranging from curious beginners to seasoned veterans. The diverse nature of the traders only helped emphasise the fact that the summit truly had something for everyone, as workshops and masterclasses drew interest from both groups due to their practical relevance.
“FMAS is different compared to anything else we have been doing — we’ve done expos and other activities, but with FMAS, we just get the right audience,” noted Babongile Terence Ntuli, Business Development Manager at Octa, underlining the summit’s ability to attract valuable, targeted participants.
Powerful Panels that Stood Out
The Leaders Roundtable: Trading Industry in Motion featured dynamic discussions between Adam Button & Linton White on regulation, innovation, and regional market shifts.
Meanwhile, Gold & Oil in 2025: The Long Game and The Wild Ride, with Adam Button & Nick Beukes, captivated audiences with deep geopolitical and macroeconomic analysis, offering critical outlooks on the commodities space.
Workshops that Delivered Priceless Results
As part of the summit’s dedication to providing top-tier educational opportunities that last even beyond the event itself, FMAS:25 hosted hands-on workshops that packed the house. Two panels specifically stole the spotlight:
Trading a Price Action Strategy with Correct Risk Management, hosted by Ross Larter of Sure Trading, equipped traders with real-world strategies and techniques to trade with confidence.
No BrAIner: How Smart Traders Actually Use AI, hosted by Terence Hove of Exness, filled every seat. The workshop showcased the blending of cutting-edge AI applications with live strategy demonstrations to excited traders.
Professional Growth and Community Impact
Attendees walked away with far more than just insights—they earned industry-recognised certificates, exclusive educational materials in the form of books and eBooks, and applicable strategies designed to enhance professional performance. There were also platform access trials on offer, with access to exclusive online seminars, underscoring the FMAS:25 commitment to tangible, takeaway value.
“FMAS opens new doors, new connections, new relationships with people that expand our horizons,” said Sherwan Zeybo, Global Head of Business Development at EC Markets, reflecting the broader impact FMAS has in shaping cross-border partnerships and professional networks.
What Next for FMAS?
As the fintech and online trading sectors continue to evolve, FMAS:25 has made one thing clear: this is the place where the future takes shape. Africa has shown an overwhelming willingness to ride the global wave of the industry, setting the stage for a 2026 summit that could surpass all expectations.