Speakers

Topic: Introduction to fund security in trading

Nadine Bautista is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in business development, training, and leadership within the financial services industry. She currently serves as the Country Manager for the Philippines at XS: Forex Trading & CFDs Broker | Online FX Trading Platform , a role she has held since July 2023.

Prior to her current position, Nadine held key roles at prominent financial firms including Exness, MTrading, Swiss Markets, and FXPRIMUS. Her expertise spans business development, market expansion, and strategic partnerships in the Forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and ETFs sectors.

Nadine's career journey includes positions such as Senior Business Development Manager and Senior Key Account Manager, where she excelled in formulating and executing market development strategies. She has demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams, driving revenue growth, and fostering strong client relationships.

Nadine is a graduate of Miriam College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. She furthered her education at Australian Pacific College, earning an Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in leadership and strategic management.

With a proven track record of delivering results and a passion for driving business growth, Nadine Bautista continues to be a driving force in the financial services industry in the Philippines.

Phillis Cheng is a highly experienced business development manager at Radex Markets. Phillis's professional background is rooted in both leadership and sales, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of the Forex market.

With a wealth of experience in sales and business development, Phillis aims to blend her practical experience with academic knowledge. As the global marketplace continues to evolve, understanding the interplay between currency markets and industry trends is increasingly vital for business leaders and professionals.

Speech topic: What Does Fashion Have to Do with Finance? More than You Might Think…

Sales Director at Equiti, with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, driving business growth and fostering client relationships.

Before joining Equiti, Omar was the MENA region Sales Manager at FxPro, AxiTrader and Alpari UK, enhancing his expertise in global markets and trading solutions.

Topic: Financial Literacy

Mario Ivaylov has over six years of experience in the financial industry, with the past three years dedicated to the field of copy trading. He works closely with clients daily, providing expert guidance and introducing them to FP Markets' innovative Copy Trading and PAMM solutions.

Speech topic: Social Trading

Eyad Tsai is a guest analyst with over 10 years of trading experience for the Australian CFD brokerage firm, VT Markets. He began trading in 2014 and shares various educational content on trading, which has accumulated thousands of views and attracted hundreds of followers on major well-known social media platforms.

Founded the "Eyad厌世交易员" channel on Instagram and YouTube, providing one-minute explanations of market-specific terminology.

In 2020, he began delivering seminars and trading training courses.

He was interviewed by WiKiFX in May 2024 and participated in the Hong Kong Investment Trends Conference in 2024.

In September 2024, he joined the IFINFX Quantitative Trading Seminar hosted by Hong Kong Digital Finance.

Awarded  the title of "Industry Contributor of the Year 2024.

Marina Li is a skilled marketing professional with over a decade of experience across the financial and technology sectors, focusing on multi-asset brokerage and retail forex. Marina has built a solid track record in global marketing, leading brand development and executing strategic campaigns across key regions to enhance market presence and customer engagement.

Promoted to Marketing Director in 2024, she now oversees worldwide marketing efforts, driving initiatives that align brand objectives with diverse regional needs. Her career began in finance at China Development Bank, where she played a key role in high-impact regional financing projects in Cyprus and neighboring countries, resulting in a portfolio exceeding EUR 450 million. Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Marina brings a valuable mix of cross-cultural expertise, strategic vision, and hands-on leadership to international projects, making her a versatile asset in global marketing and project management.

Marina holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Chengdu University of Technology, where she graduated in the top 3% of her class, establishing a strong foundation in analytical and communication skills.

Speech Title: The Power of a Domain Name: The Story of Elon Musk & X.com

Yazan Shakfeh, the Global Head of Marketing at MultiBank Group, brings over 15 years of experience in the dynamic financial markets. Mr. Shakfeh holds an MSc in Investment from the University of Birmingham. With his deep expertise, Mr. Shakfeh is a trusted authority in the industry, offering valuable insights and analytical perspectives.

Topic: 2025 Market Sentiment: Trump’s Optimistic Impact

Chew Wei Xiang, a self-made forex trader with six years of experience, commenced his journey by coaching and mentoring aspiring traders at 21 years old. At age 23, he adeptly managed $700K in funds, expanding it 100 times by age 25 to oversee over $70 million USD.

Beyond personal success, Wei Xiang is dedicated to grooming aspiring traders to become future fund managers.

His achievements have earned him features on prominent financial platforms, including Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, Benzinga, Digital Journal, and more.

Mark is the COO where he plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant forex trading community.

With extensive experience in financial markets, Mark is dedicated to empowering partner through resources, and collaborative opportunities. His passion for trading and dedication to community engagement make him a key advocate in the industry.

Topic: Future Development Trends of Trading Community

Terry Chan, Seasoned eCommerce Strategist | 25+ Years Driving Sustainable Growth Globally
particularly in China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia.

Awarded the "Most Promising Business Leader of Asia" and "Top 10 Most Influential People in Supply Chain", featured by Forbes in 2018, invited by World Bank as speaker in 2018.

Be serial entrepreneurs: JUSTT GROUP, eCommerce enabler to Southeast Asia - eCommerce Masterclass, Consultancy and Comprehensive & AI Driven Solutions, JUSTT BEAUTHY (Healthcare), Hong Kong eCommerce Supply Chain Association (HKeCSC) (the First & Only One in HK focus on the Southeast Asia market), held multinational organization leaderships (former GM Supply Chain Management at Alibaba/Lazada, general management/experience at FedEX, DHL eCommerce, S.F. Express, Swedish & Danish Post, KMB).

Adjunct lecturer at the University of Hong Kong. Advisor/mentor/trainer for Hong Kong Sciences & Technology Park Corporation (HKSTP), Hong Kong Trade & Development Council (HKTDC), HKTech 300 by City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Federation of Youths Group (HKFYG). Consultant for Estee Lauder, UBM, GLG, Atheneum, KPMG, EY, McKinsey, Deloitte, Accenture, Startups. Chairperson/Keynote speaker/Moderator for 130+ international conferences.

Topic: Technology-Driven Solutions: Accelerating eCommerce Success for Hong Kong Brands in Southeast Asia through Crypto and DeFi

Alan Li is the blockchain investment lead and director at Da Wan Asset

Management and one of the institutional investors focused on blockchain

companies and protocols, especially infrastructure, blockchain layers, and decentralized finance. A hedge fund veteran turned blockchain investor, he is a firm believer that blockchain can disrupt the world and that decentralized finance will continue to boom in the next 3-5 years.