20-22 JUNE 2023

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18:30 - 22:30

iFX EXPO Official Welcome Party

Join us at the official iFX EXPO Welcome Party! Meet and greet industry provides & experts in an informal setting to catch up with existing clients and to make an introduction to potential new business partners before the main event.
16:30

Speaker Hall Sessions Start on 21 & 22 June

Don't miss out on exciting speaker sessions in Speaker Hall on 21 & 22 June!
16:30

Idea Hub Sessions Start on 21 & 22 June

Don't miss out on exciting speaker sessions in Idea Hub on 21 & 22 June!
10:00

Expo Day 1 – Opening of Expo Doors

Location: Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld
18:00

Expo Day 1 – Closing of Expo Doors

Location: Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld
21:00

iFX EXPO Official Night Party

When it’s time to unwind after a busy networking day, there’s no better place than the Official iFX EXPO Night Party. A legendary event we all look forward to, filled with networking opportunities and captivating entertainment you won’t find anywhere else. See you there!
10:30 - 11:10

The Asian Century: Tech Trends In Online Trading

With Asia’s Tech evolution, brokers, expectedly, are on the front foot in adopting technologies that help them deliver better services, ensure smooth & efficient performance and management practices within a cost-effective framework. In this session we’ll have an outlook on: - Automation, AI and the future of the industry - Cost efficient practices & tools to stay ahead of the competition. - The best ways to differentiate brokers’ offerings and increase operations.
11:20 - 11:40

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11:50 - 12:30

Cracking the Code: Insights to Ace the APAC Market

Discover the keys to succeeding in the dynamic and fast-growing APAC region with our expert panellists. With its rapidly expanding economy and dominance in online trading, APAC offers unparalleled opportunities for companies looking to grow and make an impact. Unlocking opportunities and overcoming challenges Scaling & securing your footprint in APAC Cultural influences & differences on business development Digital transformation & Customer experience.
12:40 - 13:00

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14:00 - 14:40

Leaders' Spotlight: Insights from Behind the Scenes

Join us for a must-attend panel discussion featuring the industry's most influential voices. Discover their strategies for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in APAC, globally and within the industry. - Demystifying fintech trends in APAC - Between innovation and regulations of the industry - Digital assets & future of online trading in 2023 and beyond
14:50 - 15:30

The Future of Regulatory Landscape Locally & Globally

Amidst the boom of the FinTech industry, Asia-Pacific is expected to become the new engine of regtech growth and innovation over the next few years. What are the latest regulatory must-knows in the region and globally? In this session, we’ll explore: How are regulators keeping up with the fast-paced evolution of the industry & the region? How to adapt to comply with the ever changing regulations? Latest solutions and developments in combating financial crime.
15:40 - 16:20

Crypto 2023: ‘Mine’ Your Business

Digital assets are one of the top asset classes in Asia, nevertheless it is still surrounded by a shade of potential speculation and fraud. Meanwhile, more countries are launching CBDCs and the future of DeFi might be around the corner leading to - what’s there for online trading? Let’s discuss with experts: Brokers to-do list within the Crypto landscape in Asia The aftermath of FTX & the state of Crypto Winter Compliance, risks and AML in Asia-Pacific
16:30 - 17:10

Shaking Up the Payments Landscape in 2023

The Asia-Pacific region in 2023 will be marked by unprecedented trade growth. This flurry of activities is set to drive new levels of cross-border payments in tandem with more cross-industry collaborations, innovative solutions, and multiple payment rails.To get a sense of how APAC’s payment paradigm is shifting, this session explores trends that will impact the movement of money in 2023 and beyond. - What Does 2023 Have in Store for the APAC Payments Ecosystem? - Evolution of Contactless Payments & Embedded Finance - Digital payments trends in APAC & Gaining a competitive edge
11:00

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10:00

Expo Day 2 – Opening of Expo Doors

Location: Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld
17:30

Expo Day 2 – Closing of Expo Doors

Location: Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld
11:00 - 11:40

Surf's Up: The Fintech Rising Tide

The world’s banks are watching Asia interestedly. Any way you look, Fintech momentum has now shifted to this part of our world. Join us for a lively discussion on how fintech is shaping the financial services industry in Asia and beyond. -The factors & financial infrastructure behind the Asian Fintech momentum -The regulations enabling Asia’s Fintech industry to grow without constraints -Traditional vs Neo banks
11:50 - 12:10

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12:20 - 12:50

Global Blockchain Extravaganza: Version 4.0!

A melting pot of culture, geography, and industry, APAC is re-emerging as a global superpower. More recently, Blockchain 4.0 is driving APAC’s economic, social, and institutional change at the heart of the transformation. But how is this “Blockchain Extravaganza” impacting the online trading industry? Let’s find out with experts: - How can brokers leverage the metaverse to retain & attract customers? - Is gamification of online trading a trend to keep an eye on? - DeFi: an opportunity or challenge for brokers to access new markets? - New Regulations in APAC as blockchain booms.
14:00 - 14:40

A Story of Tailwinds & Headwinds: Liquidity in APAC

The Financial Weather Forecast: APAC mastering the winds of Liquidity in 2023! Together with our liquidity experts & providers, we’ll explore the APAC liquidity scene, its challenges & opportunities, as well as the latest strategies businesses are using to optimize liquidity and multi-currency management in the Asia Pacific region. - Finding the right liquidity and multi-currency management strategy - Solutions to manage challenges, currency risk & drive efficiencies - Impact of Asia zero-COVID policies
14:50 - 15:30

The Golden Hashtag: Affiliate Marketing in Asia

Although the APAC market has been slower to adopt the affiliate marketing model as we know it in the U.S. and Europe, the region is gradually catching up. Marketing in the online trading and fintech sectors in APAC presents unique challenges and opportunities therefore, together with experts we will discuss: - Why is the Affiliate business model attractive to brokers? - Tips & tricks to get the most out of your affiliate / IB programme. - Innovative approaches to provide the most value to your community. - How to stay up-to-date as an affiliate / IB in APAC?
15:40 - 16:20

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Listen to engaging content from inspiring industry experts. There will be important updates and hot topics up for discussion. World-class speakers that have taken the iFX EXPO stage:

Grace Chong Siew Lin


Grace Chong Siew Lin
Head of Financial Regulatory SG

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher


Grace Chong Siew Lin


Head of Financial Regulatory SG
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher

Grace Chong heads the Financial Regulatory team in Gibson Dunn, Singapore. She has extensive experience advising on cross-border and complex regulatory matters, including licensing and conduct of business requirements, regulatory investigations, and regulatory change. A former in-house counsel at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Ms. Chong regularly interacts with key regulators, is closely involved in regional regulatory reform initiatives and has led discussions with regulators on behalf of the financial services industry. Grace has been consistently named as one of Singapore’s top 10 FinTech lawyers and is highly ranked in Chambers FinTech 2022, with clients noting that she “is very savvy and shares her knowledge of the MAS and market trends” and “is very pragmatic and always comes forth with sensible and realistic propositions, after an in-depth understanding of our requirements and objectives. She is a real asset to have on our side.” Further, she is recommended in Financial Services Regulatory for Singapore by The Legal 500 2022 guide which notes that she “is one of the best crypto regulatory lawyers in Singapore and is very responsive and personable.” Ms. Chong was recognized as an “Innovative Individual” in Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers Awards 2021 and was named as one of Asian Legal Business’ Top 15 Rising Lawyers for APAC. Grace is an elected board member of the Singapore Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Startups (ACCESS), has worked with the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) to draft best practices for the development of fintech and for digital asset exchanges, and sits on the Singapore Board of Women in Payments and the AML Committee of Global Digital Finance. She is also a member of the Women in Practice and AML Committees of the Law Society of Singapore and has drafted regulations in relation to client due diligence for digital asset companies and innovative product offerings.
Malik Khan Kotadia


Malik Khan Kotadia
Co founder & Chairman

Finnovation Labs


Malik Khan Kotadia


Co founder & Chairman
Finnovation Labs

In his 20 year career, Malik has managed global roles in Multinational banks, run billion dollar businesses in various markets, driven key innovations, and been a serial entrepreneur. He is currently the Co-founder and Chairman of Finnovation Labs, a Singapore based global Fintech consulting company working in the areas of Digital transformation, Digital financial inclusion, policy initiatives etc. He is also a partner at Payment Genes, a global payments and fintech consulting company, with presence in the Netherlands, Canada, UK etc. As a global consultant, Malik has worked with Fortune 500 companies, Fintech unicorns, progressive Banks, Regulators, multilaterals like ADB and Policy makers across the globe. Malik is a passionate Fintech & Digital ecosystem builder, and believes in service and giving back to the community. He is the Co-Founder and Board Chairman- Global Impact FinTech (GIFT) Forum, the most diverse and inclusive Fintech think tank globally, with top ecosystem leaders from 65 countries across all regions, across Banks, fintechs, Regulators, Central Banks, Multilaterals etc. It actively engages with and advises Governments, policy makers, Multi-lateral agencies, Banks and Industry associations across the globe, and is dedicated to deeper engagement between ecosystem players for social & financial inclusion. Malik is a sought after global keynote speaker on Digital Finance, Fintech, Innovation, Blockchain, Digital Financial Inclusion and Industry 4.0. He has chaired and spoken at 150+ marquee conferences, addressing 50,000+ professionals in 25 locations across APAC, EU, US and Middle East.
Mario Singh


Mario Singh
Founder & Chairman

Fullerton Markets


Mario Singh


Founder & Chairman
Fullerton Markets

Mario Singh is a widely sought-after expert in the finance industry, appearing more than 40 times on international media CNBC and Bloomberg, giving his market views to an estimated 350 million viewers worldwide each time. He has been brought in by some of the biggest banks in the world to speak to their traders and clients as an accomplished corporate consultant. Some of his clienteles include China's biggest bank ICBC, Switzerland's 3rd largest bank Julius Baer, and OCBC. Well-known for his passion to enrich business leaders, Mario was invited to be the keynote speaker at the 18th Singapore Agency Managers' Conference, organised by Financial Services Managers Association in Singapore. Mario was also invited to speak at a series of landmark events alongside world's #1 personal financial expert, Robert Kiyosaki. As a result of mentorship in his early career, Mario is able to build the success he has today. He believes that business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs should have the same opportunities he has had. His four best-selling books, 17 Proven Currency Trading Strategies, Unlocking the World’s Largest Financial Secret, Secret Conversations with Trading Tycoons, and the latest one, The Magical Rule of 3, which hit #1 on Amazon, are endorsed by global billion-dollar fund managers like Dr. Mark Mobius, Executive Chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group and David Kotok, Chairman of Cumberland Advisors. Being an entrepreneur himself, Mario understands the challenges that entrepreneurs face during the development of their businesses. With his years of experience in the trading industry, he brings a stellar track record to the accomplished team at Fullerton Markets. He also leads and oversees the implementation of the company’s plans in accordance with its strategy. Mario firmly believes that every business should be a force for good. He loves building businesses which disrupt industries and bring massive value to entire communities.
Janis Anastassiou


Janis Anastassiou
Managing Director, Financial Intermediation

Finvasia


Janis Anastassiou


Managing Director, Financial Intermediation
Finvasia

Janis Anastassiou, Managing Director, Financial Intermediation, Finvasia. With over 12 years+ in leadership roles, including 8-years as a CEO overseeing financial intermediation in Europe and Asia Pacific. Janis leads alongside the Finvasia Group’s management as it invests to scale for long-term product innovation, growth and expansion. Taking on the role of Managing Director in Finvasia’s financial intermediation vertical, Janis uses her deep experience of working with global companies to lead, accelerate and expand the company’s suite of products. Prior to joining Finvasia, Janis has been instrumental in driving competitive advantage and continued growth in large multi-jurisdictional organisations. Janis holds an MBA from CIIM - Cyprus Institute of Management and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Monash University Australia.
Marc Robinson


Marc Robinson
Head of APAC Market Operations

Coinbase


Marc Robinson


Head of APAC Market Operations
Coinbase

Marc Robinson is an industry veteran with over two decades of experience, an angel investor, and an avid snowboarder. He is head of APAC Market operations at Coinbase, where he leads a team focused on building digital assets ecosystems and digital investment tools, based in Singapore. Prior to Coinbase, Marc was the Global Head of Custody at BitMEX, providing fully licensed, segregated custodian services to clients. He also served as COO at SBI, spearheading their Digital Asset Holdings business after leaving the TradFi services space, where he worked for a number of renowned banks across APAC. During his tenured career Marc has also held board seats in Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange (BSDEX) and Japannext.
Benjamin Chang


Benjamin Chang
Chief Executive Officer

Swissquote Asia


Benjamin Chang


Chief Executive Officer
Swissquote Asia

Benjamin Chang is the Chief Executive Office of Swissquote Asia Limited (SQAL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Swissquote Bank Ltd. Benjamin is responsible for overseeing and managing the business development and operation of SQAL in Asia Region. Benjamin has diversified experiences in Forex, structured products and bonds trading for over 17 years.
Justin Peyton


Justin Peyton
Chief Transformation Officer

Wunderman Thompson


Justin Peyton


Chief Transformation Officer
Wunderman Thompson

Justin is a strategic marketing leader who helps brands connect the dots between today’s emerging technologies and tomorrow’s business opportunities. In his role as Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer for Wunderman Thompson APAC, he brings together the tech, data, commerce, customer experience, and brand strategy practices to unlock the latent potential of brands through innovative new services, business models, engaging experiences, and creative content. Further to this, Justin is a recognized Web3 thought leader and builder who applies his passion for this space through leadership of Wunderman Thompson’s Web3 and Metaverse group and as a member of the WPP Metaverse Working Group. Additionally, he writes a regular newsletter about Web3 called “BRAND N3XT”, and is currently advising an NFT Start-Up still operating in stealth and is an advisor to the Web3 Marketing Association
Chul Lim


Chul Lim
General Manager of Asia

AXI


Chul Lim


General Manager of Asia
AXI

Chul is general manager of Asia region and global head of partnership in Asia and leading transformational business growth for Australian broker. Prior to Axi, Chul has served various senior exec role, including regional CEO in Currency.com and capital.com, regional director at Exness, head of marketing at JD.com Indonesia and global head of marketing at an regional insuretech company. Chul graduated INSEAD.
Tobias Bauer


Tobias Bauer
Principal

Blockchain Founders Fund


Tobias Bauer


Principal
Blockchain Founders Fund

Tobias Bauer 托比亚斯 is the Principal at Blockchain Founders Fund which invests in and venture builds top-tier startups. He is a Startup Mentor for 500 Startups, APX, PlugAndPlay, NUMA New York, Alchemist Accelerator, and a Venture Partner of Republic. He worked in the investment team of Chinaccelerator, one of the global elite accelerator programs operated by the venture fund SOSV with $907M+ AUM in China. Furthermore, he worked for the German Government in Thailand where he co-organized the NSTF, a career fair with 1.1M visitors, in order to enable students to build their professional career. In the past, he has lived in 9 different countries across 15 cities and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, English and German. Tobias holds a MSc. in Management + CEMS Master’s in International Management with Distinction from National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University (清华大学) and a Bachelor’s in Management and Law with Distinction from Management Center Innsbruck and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.
Eugenio Accongiagioco


Eugenio Accongiagioco
Managing Director

APAC Management Consultancy


Eugenio Accongiagioco


Managing Director
APAC Management Consultancy

Based in Singapore and Shanghai, Eugenio has over 20 years of experience in financial markets. He advises FX/CFDs brokers, crypto players and other financial services providers in applying for onshore and offshore licenses, as well as expanding in Asian markets.
Christopher Gore


Christopher Gore
Advisory services

OTC Derivatives


Christopher Gore


Advisory services
OTC Derivatives

Christopher is an advisor to OTC derivatives providers in Australia, specialising in matters of regulatory compliance, general advisory, consultancy services, for CFD and Margin FX products and services. Christopher began his career in OTC derivatives at IG Markets in 2005 and served as a responsible manager and director of GO Markets between 2013 to 2017. Christopher served as Chief Executive Officer of GO Markets between 2017 to 2020.
Stefano Virgilli


Stefano Virgilli
Partner

DWF LABS - VENTURE CAPITAL


Stefano Virgilli


Partner
DWF LABS - VENTURE CAPITAL

Italian born Singapore PR with a diverse career: 5 years in sales, 5 years in marketing, 5 years in training, 5 years in cybersecurity, 5 years in crypto and blockchain, spanning through Europe, Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Takatoshi Shibayama


Takatoshi Shibayama
Head of Sales APAC

Copper.co


Takatoshi Shibayama


Head of Sales APAC
Copper.co

Takatoshi Shibayama is the Head of Sales APAC for Copper.co, a crypto prime brokerage and custodial service. He provides institutional clients with a secure way to access the world of crypto investing. Prior to this, he was an analyst and investor of distressed corporate situations for 17 years, starting his career with investment banks such as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, later joining a US hedge fund Davidson Kempner Capital Management, and co-founding 3D Investment Partners in Singapore, with nearly US$1bn in AUM.
Ritu Singh


Ritu Singh
Regional Business Director – ROW, HNW

StoneX Financial Ltd


Ritu Singh


Regional Business Director – ROW, HNW
StoneX Financial Ltd

Ritu Singh heads the StoneX Retail division for the ROW region, focused on growing the FOREX.com brand across MENA, LATAM, SEA and other high potential markets. INSEAD MBA, with global experience of over two decades in marketing, product, payments, operations and commercial activities for brokerages and finance and consumer companies. Having lived, studied and worked in India, Singapore, France and UK, Ritu has strong cultural sensitivity and enjoys working with diverse clients and business teams. Working in growth markets with FOREX.com, a highly regulated broker, has given Ritu a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of building and managing a diverse business.
Alex Neo


Alex Neo
Executive Vice President, Retail Products and Strategy

oneZero


Alex Neo


Executive Vice President, Retail Products and Strategy
oneZero

As EVP of Retail Products and Strategy, Alex is responsible for oneZero’s retail segment, ensuring oneZero’s solutions for retail brokers continue to be market leading. Alex joined the company in 2017 and since then has held many roles including Director of Global Customer Success and Director of Retail Products. Prior to joining oneZero, Alex held General Manager roles at some of Australia's largest MT4/5 brokerages. Alex has also held roles at Citi, most recently as Investment Desk Manager, where his focus was running the wholesale funding division. Alex holds a Bachelor of Economics degree, double major in Economics and Finance from the University of Sydney and a Diploma in Financial Services RG 146.
Iskandar Najjar


Iskandar Najjar
CEO

Equiti Capital


Iskandar Najjar


CEO
Equiti Capital

He has a strong track record leading and growing FX and CFD companies in the Middle East. Iskandar is the former MD of ADS Securities for the Middle East & Africa region, and CEO of Alpari ME. Under Iskandar's leadership, Alpari ME become the leading FX firm in the Middle East region. Iskandar began his career as a financial advisor working for Barclays bank in the UK before transitioning to work in the FX industry. lskandar holds an MBA from the London Business School and an MSc in Finance from Leeds Beckett University.
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