The Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2025 (FMAS:25), held at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre, brought together Africa’s trading community for two days of innovation and insight. As a Diamond Sponsor of the event, ATFX demonstrated its commitment to advancing financial access and education across the continent. The event was attended by ATFX Chairman Joe Li, highlighting the company’s senior leadership engagement in Africa’s growing trading markets. Through expert panels, workshops, and live demonstrations, ATFX showcased its dedication to expanding and innovating within Africa’s dynamic trading market.
ATFX leadership played a key role across several FMAS:25 panels. Linton White, Regional Head of ATFX Africa, joined the “Leaders Roundtable: Trading Industry in Motion” to discuss South Africa’s trading landscape and the importance of FSCA licensing, education, and transparency. Hormoz Faryar, Managing Director of Institutional Sales at ATFX MENA, shared insights on geopolitical risks and how ATFX Connect enhances market access with institutional-grade liquidity.
Chief Commercial Officer of ATFX, Siju Daniel, took part in “Prop Trading is Here to Eat Your Lunch!” highlighting the growth of funded accounts in Africa and ATFX’s tech-driven, strategy-focused support for traders. Building on these discussions, Siju Daniel and Linton White were also interviewed by Finance Magnates at FMAS, where they shared further strategic insights on the evolution of Africa’s trading landscape.
ATFX also hosted its own exclusive panel, “Trading Psychology vs Strategy,” featuring Hormoz Faryar, Linton White, Gavin Hendrikse, Sales Manager at ATFX Africa, and Caleb Martin, Sales Manager at ATFX Africa. The session explored how mindset and disciplined execution influence trading success, reinforcing ATFX’s commitment to trader education and long-term resilience. Additionally, ATFX Market Analyst Francois du Plessis joined the “Gold & Oil in 2025” panel to examine key drivers of volatility and investment opportunities in the global commodities landscape.
Capping off its successful presence, ATFX was honoured with the “Best FX Broker – Africa” award, a recognition of the company’s leadership in service quality, innovation, and regional impact.
ATFX’s presence at FMAS:25 marked a key milestone in its regional journey, reinforcing its FSCA-regulated commitment to client safety and unveiling new platform innovations. The event also reaffirmed the company’s mission to promote financial literacy and empower traders across Africa. As it looks to the future, ATFX remains focused on expanding educational access, advancing digital trading tools, and driving sustainable growth through real-time analytics, faster execution, and intuitive platforms to ensure traders in Africa are equipped for long-term success in an evolving market landscape.
About ATFX
ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 24 locations and holds 9 licenses from regulatory authorities, including the UK’s FCA, Australia’s ASIC, Cyprus’ CySEC, the UAE’s SCA, Hong Kong’s SFC, South Africa’s FSCA, Mauritius’ FSC, Seychelles’ FSA, and Cambodia’s SERC. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX delivers exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide. For further information on ATFX, please visit ATFX website https://www.atfx.com.
