April 19, 2023
08:30-09:00
Registration and Welcome Coffee
09:00-09:15
Welcome Speech
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director, QUBE Events
09:15-09:30
Opening statement by the Chairman
09:30-10:00
Keynote + Q & A
Regulatory Directive
10:00-10:45
Group discussion + Q & A
Top Management Panel: Fostering Sustainable Growth: Strategies and Innovations in the Global Forex Market
Adapting to Economic Change: Exploring Strategies to Navigate and Prosper in the Changing Global Economic Landscape, Taking into Account Geopolitical Events, Trade Tensions and Market Volatility
Forex Technology and Innovation: Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Data Analytics。How to use these innovations to improve transaction efficiency, reduce risk, and stay ahead in a competitive market
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Considerations: As sustainability becomes a key aspect, how Forex firms integrate ESG principles such as responsible investment practices, ethical considerations in trading strategies, and efforts to promote transparency and accountability
ElianDaoud, Chief Operating Officer, Global Trading Capital, GTC
João Monteiro, Executive Director, 4XC
Roberto d'Ambrosio, CEO, Axiory
10:45-11:15
Group discussion + Q & A
Combating Forex Financial Crime: Strategies, Technology and Global Cooperation
Advanced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures cutting-edge techniques and best practices implemented by Forex companies to detect and prevent money laundering。Explore the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics to identify suspicious transactions and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements
Cybersecurity Resilience in Forex Business: Discuss the increasing threat of cybercrime within the Forex industry and how to prioritize and strengthen cybersecurity measures。Explore strategies to protect sensitive financial data, secure trading platforms, and ensure transaction integrity to enhance trust between customers and partners。
Global cooperation and regulatory compliance: examining the importance of international cooperation among foreign exchange companies, regulators and law enforcement agencies in effectively combating financial crime。Discuss how the Forex industry can respond to a complex regulatory environment, increase transparency and implement best practices to ensure compliance with financial crime regulations worldwide
Kyriakos Charilaou, Director of Compliance Operations, EXANTE (Deputy Head of Global Compliance)
11:15-11:45
Tea break and socializing
11:45-12:15
Round table discussion
The Future of Forex: In a Dynamic Global Economy
Digital Transformation of Forex Trading - Key Trends
Global economic trends and market dynamics: analysis of current major economic trends affecting the foreign exchange market
Resilience and Risk Management: Discuss how FX firms can proactively identify and mitigate risks, including market volatility, regulatory changes and geopolitical uncertainty。Highlight lessons learned from past crises
12:15-12:45
Group discussion + Q & A
Forex Marketing Update
What Forex Marketers Face？What to do and what not to do in 2024
Improve conversion rates by optimizing lead development
Build brand awareness and increase customer loyalty
How to drive new traffic？
Moderator: Vince De Castro, Founder of De Castro Media
Christina Irakleous, Chief Marketing Officer, Rock-West
Marilena Iakovou, Chief Marketing Officer, Doo Prime
12:45-14:45
Sponsored Network Lunch
14:00-14:30
Group discussion + Q & A
foreign exchange sales strategy
Regulatory Compliance: The Challenge of Overcoming Changing Regulatory Requirements in Different Jurisdictions
Customer Trust and Awareness: Building and Maintaining Trust with Customers and Responding to Increased Scams and Fraudulent Activities。Building a trustworthy reputation and transparent communication
Fierce competition: standing out and differentiating value propositions across similar products - unique strategies and communications - key tools to sustain the competitive landscape
CarlaNemr, Chief Business Development Officer, Tickmill Group
14:30-15:00
Panel discussion
Learn about the latest Forex technology trends
Key innovative technology trends
Recent developments in mobile trading applications and platforms
Recent Developments in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in Forex Trading
Advances in algorithmic trading and artificial intelligence
MariaPittashi, General Manager, PLUGIT
Petros Kalaitzis, Head of Tools for Brokers Cyprus
Victor Ivanov, Regional Head, Business Development (EMEA), Brokeree Solutions
15:00-15:30
AC Tea Break
15:30-16:00
Group discussion + Q & A
Regulation 2023: Payments, Cryptocurrencies and Forex Industry
Current regulatory landscape for payments, cryptocurrencies and forex
Cross-border activities
Screening and sanctions
Evdokia Pitsillidou, Partner and Director of Risk and Compliance, SALVUS Funds
Craig Jenkins, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Squared Financial
16:00-16:30
Founder Questions and Answers
Interview with an industry founder who has had an impact on the forex industry
16:30-16:40
Closing remarks by the Chairman
16:40-18:30
Social Cocktail Party