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.