fmas:26 Concludes Successfully, Bringing Together Africa’s Online Trading and Fintech Community

fmas:26 successfully wrapped up another impactful edition, bringing together leading brokers, fintech innovators, affiliates, IBs, traders, investors, payment providers, and technology companies from across Africa and beyond.

Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event delivered two days of networking, knowledge-sharing, and business opportunities, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading events for the online trading, fintech, crypto, and payments industries.

This year’s edition welcomed thousands of attendees who explored the exhibition floor, connected with industry leaders, discovered new technologies, and gained valuable insights from expert-led speaker sessions.

A Dynamic Exhibition Floor

fmas:26 featured a vibrant exhibition space with global and regional and international brands showcasing their latest products, services, and innovations. Attendees had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with key decision-makers, strengthen partnerships, and explore new business opportunities.

Of great importance to the summit, was giving traders the capacity to explore different brokerages and tools, and walk away as sharper traders, the expo floor did just that.
It also hosted engaging activations, giveaways, networking lounges, and live demonstrations, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout the event.

Insightful Speaker Sessions

The conference agenda featured industry experts and thought leaders discussing some of the most important trends shaping the industry today. Sessions included “Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha”, “The Micro Future(s): Trading NAS100 and US30 as a Retail Trader,” and educational workshops such as “Trade the News — What Actually Moves Markets (and why almost everyone gets it wrong).” Speakers including Jimmy Moyaha, Yaliwe Mlambo, and Lourens Reichert shared valuable insights and perspectives with attendees throughout the event.

In addition to the conference sessions, fmas:26 also hosted roundtable discussions, giving attendees the opportunity to engage in more focused conversations and exchange ideas directly with industry professionals.

Unmatched Networking Opportunities

One of the key highlights of fmas:26 was the networking experience. From the expo floor to the official networking events, attendees had countless opportunities to build meaningful connections with professionals from across the industry.

The event once again demonstrated the value of in-person events by creating an environment where businesses can connect, collaborate, and grow.

Celebrating Industry Excellence

fmas:26 also partnered with For Traders to host The Trading Cup, celebrating trading talent and performance throughout the event. Participants competed for a range of prizes, including a $100,000 Challenge and iPad for first place, a $50,000 Challenge for second place, a $25,000 Challenge for third place, and $6,000 Challenges awarded to traders placing fourth through tenth.

The competition added another exciting element to the expo, highlighting skill, strategy, and engagement within the trading community. 

Looking Ahead

The success of fmas:26 highlights the growing importance of Africa within the global fintech and online trading landscape. With strong attendance, high-level discussions, and valuable business connections, the event continues to serve as a leading platform for the industry.

Organisers extend their thanks to all sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, media partners, and attendees who contributed to making fmas:26 a success.

Ian Daniels, Executive Committee Member at ACI UK, commented on the event:

“An important event at the intersection of retail and institutional trading.”

More information about upcoming events and future editions can be found on the official FMsummits website.