Transformative networking and powerhouse panels highlight a landmark event in Cape Town
FMAS:25 brought both companies and traders together to build valuable connections like never before. It was a two-day event consisting of exhibitions, networking, and various learning sessions, which attracted unprecedented attendance from industry leaders and top professionals all over the world.
A Platform of Influence and Scale
Participants could attend from the opening keynote all the way to the last workshop, where national speakers showcased unparalleled thought leadership during FMAS:25. The attendance in this case reached 2200, which makes it the highest attended FMAS event till date. Among the crowd were C-level executives and high decision making people from different segments of the industry, including brokerages, fintechs, paytechs, regtechs and many more. They were all looking for the right partnerships and solutions to take their online trading brand to the next level.
“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.
Being a B2C summit, FMAS:25 also greeted an array of traders from curious newbies to veteran pros. The variety of traders also highlighted the fact that there was something for everyone at the summit. Both groups showed interest in workshops and masterclasses due to their hands-on nature.
“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,” said Babongile Terence Ntuli, the Business Development Manager at Octa, emphasizing the summit’s unique value of relevant participation.
Powerful Panels that Stood Out
The Leaders Roundtable: Trading Industry in Motion had lively debates between Adam Button & Linton White on regulation, innovation, and regional market shifts.
Meanwhile, Gold & Oil in 2025: The Long Game and The Wild Ride, featuring Adam Button & Nick Beukes, drew interest and attention for their profound geopolitical and macroeconomic analysis paired with their distinct perspectives on the commodities space.
Workshops that Delivered Priceless Results
To further enhance the summit’s mission to provide education of global standards, which continues long after the event, FMAS:25 incorporated hands-on practical workshops that were fully booked. 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 Exness’ Terence Hove, had every seat filled. The session highlighted the combination of state-of-the-art AI applications with real-time strategy demonstrations to enthusiastic traders.
Professional Growth and Community Impact
Participants left with much more than mere insights—they were rewarded with industry-recommended certificates, special learning materials in the way of books and eBooks, and practical strategies to improve professional performance. The FMAS:25 highlights the commitment to tangible, takeaway value by offering focus area access with online seminars.
Sherwan Zeybo, the Global Head of Business Development at EC Markets, said, “FMAS opens new doors, new connections, new relationships with people that expand our horizons,” and was emphasizing the impact that FMAS has in the construction of 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.
