The 2025 Finance Magnates achievements reflect a year of steady progress, clear priorities, and solid results across everything we do. In 2025, at Finance Magnates, we focused on strengthening our role as a trusted source of news, data, and industry connections for the global trading, fintech, and financial services sectors.
We invested in our brand, expanded our data capabilities, grew our audience, and brought the industry together through awards and events. This article provides a detailed overview of what we achieved this year and why it matters to the industry.
Becoming Part of the Ultimate Group
One of the key achievements of 2025 Finance Magnates was becoming part of the Ultimate Group. This step brought us closer to our sister brands, including iFX Expo, Realty Expo, and UF Agency.
Joining the group allowed us to work more closely across teams, share experience, and align planning across media, events, and marketing services. It also helped us support partners operating across the financial services sector while maintaining our editorial standards and independence.
Visual Identity Update
In 2025, we completed a full update of the Finance Magnates brand. Our aim was simple: consistency, clarity, and ease of use across all our products.
What Changed
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A new logo
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A new color set
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A redesigned website
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Updated layouts for reports and events
These changes were applied carefully across all platforms. The result was a more consistent experience for readers, clients, and event attendees. This work became an essential part of the 2025 Finance Magnates achievements, helping people recognise and use our products more easily.
Finance Magnates Awards: Building Industry Trust
The FM Awards returned for their second year in 2025 and continued to grow in scale and relevance. Our goal with the awards has always been to recognise companies and individuals who make a real difference in the industry.
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69 new award categories
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200+ nominations
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50,000+ votes
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39 awards presented
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100+ VIP guests
The awards recognised companies that demonstrated real impact during the year. This helped strengthen Finance Magnates’ role as a fair and respected voice in the industry.
Expanding Our Intelligence
Another major part of the 2025 Finance Magnates achievements was the growth of our Intelligence products and services through the launch of a new data department. We introduced a new report, the monthly Compliance Report, added depth to our research and analysis, enabling us to build products based on reliable data.
Reports Delivered in 2025
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10 Compliance reports
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7 custom research projects
These reports provided firms with insights into regulation, market structure, and business planning, using trusted data.
Delivering Industry Content at Scale
Content remained at the centre of our work throughout 2025. We continued to publish high volumes of trending news while maintaining clear editorial standards.
Our 2025 Content Output:
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20,360 articles
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33 executive interviews
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15 webinars & podcasts
This content covered trading, regulation, technology, and market trends, helping our readers stay informed and prepared.
Audience Growth and Digital Performance
The 2025 Finance Magnates achievements were supported by strong digital performance across search and direct traffic.
Audience Results
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3.3 million users
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274.7 million organic impressions
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4.7 million total views
These figures reflect steady global demand for reliable financial-industry content and consistent year-round publishing.
Growing and Engaging Our Social Community
In 2025, we continued to build our social presence and connect with readers across platforms.
Social Media Results
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27%+ follower growth
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17,000 engagements
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1.5 million+ views and impressions
Social channels helped us share key stories, reports, and event updates while staying connected with our audience.
Industry Events and Global Connections
Events remained a key way for us to support industry discussion and connection in 2025. The Finance Magnates Summits in Cape Town and London supported discussion on regulation, growth, and market structure across regions.
Events and Partnerships Achievements
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2 major industry events across Africa and Europe
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5 event days
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5,000+ participants
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76 sponsors
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200 speakers
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53 speaker sessions
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6 private VIP roundtables
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35+ media partnerships
Supported Industry Discussions
We also played an active role in leading industry discussions throughout 2025.
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Moderated more than 15 keynote sessions
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Participated in panels and roundtables
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Focused on industry topics
Our expert insights helped bring different views together and supported informed discussion across the sector.
Trusted by Global Financial Brands
Throughout 2025, we continued to work with a wide range of global brokers, technology providers, and fintech firms. These ongoing relationships reflect trust in our media, data, and event services.
The 2025 Finance Magnates achievements show a year built on focus, consistency, and measurable results. Through brand updates, stronger data, trusted awards, and global events, we delivered real value to the financial industry.
Looking ahead to 2026
As Finance Magnates moves into 2026, the focus remains on growth, quality, and relevance. The year ahead will bring more exciting plans, with new products and services set to launch across media, data, and events. These upcoming releases are designed to support the industry further, offering clearer insights, stronger tools, and more ways for professionals to connect, learn, and do business.
With a solid foundation built in 2025, Finance Magnates enters 2026 ready to expand its offering, grow its global reach, and continue serving the financial industry with trusted content and meaningful experiences.
The 2025 Finance Magnates achievements reflect a year of steady progress, clear priorities, and solid results across everything we do. In 2025, at Finance Magnates, we focused on strengthening our role as a trusted source of news, data, and industry connections for the global trading, fintech, and financial services sectors.
We invested in our brand, expanded our data capabilities, grew our audience, and brought the industry together through awards and events. This article provides a detailed overview of what we achieved this year and why it matters to the industry.
Becoming Part of the Ultimate Group
One of the key achievements of 2025 Finance Magnates was becoming part of the Ultimate Group. This step brought us closer to our sister brands, including iFX Expo, Realty Expo, and UF Agency.
Joining the group allowed us to work more closely across teams, share experience, and align planning across media, events, and marketing services. It also helped us support partners operating across the financial services sector while maintaining our editorial standards and independence.
Visual Identity Update
In 2025, we completed a full update of the Finance Magnates brand. Our aim was simple: consistency, clarity, and ease of use across all our products.
What Changed
-
A new logo
-
A new color set
-
A redesigned website
-
Updated layouts for reports and events
These changes were applied carefully across all platforms. The result was a more consistent experience for readers, clients, and event attendees. This work became an essential part of the 2025 Finance Magnates achievements, helping people recognise and use our products more easily.
Finance Magnates Awards: Building Industry Trust
The FM Awards returned for their second year in 2025 and continued to grow in scale and relevance. Our goal with the awards has always been to recognise companies and individuals who make a real difference in the industry.
-
69 new award categories
-
200+ nominations
-
50,000+ votes
-
39 awards presented
-
100+ VIP guests
The awards recognised companies that demonstrated real impact during the year. This helped strengthen Finance Magnates’ role as a fair and respected voice in the industry.
Expanding Our Intelligence
Another major part of the 2025 Finance Magnates achievements was the growth of our Intelligence products and services through the launch of a new data department. We introduced a new report, the monthly Compliance Report, added depth to our research and analysis, enabling us to build products based on reliable data.
Reports Delivered in 2025
-
10 Compliance reports
-
7 custom research projects
These reports provided firms with insights into regulation, market structure, and business planning, using trusted data.
Delivering Industry Content at Scale
Content remained at the centre of our work throughout 2025. We continued to publish high volumes of trending news while maintaining clear editorial standards.
Our 2025 Content Output:
-
20,360 articles
-
33 executive interviews
-
15 webinars & podcasts
This content covered trading, regulation, technology, and market trends, helping our readers stay informed and prepared.
Audience Growth and Digital Performance
The 2025 Finance Magnates achievements were supported by strong digital performance across search and direct traffic.
Audience Results
-
3.3 million users
-
274.7 million organic impressions
-
4.7 million total views
These figures reflect steady global demand for reliable financial-industry content and consistent year-round publishing.
Growing and Engaging Our Social Community
In 2025, we continued to build our social presence and connect with readers across platforms.
Social Media Results
-
27%+ follower growth
-
17,000 engagements
-
1.5 million+ views and impressions
Social channels helped us share key stories, reports, and event updates while staying connected with our audience.
Industry Events and Global Connections
Events remained a key way for us to support industry discussion and connection in 2025. The Finance Magnates Summits in Cape Town and London supported discussion on regulation, growth, and market structure across regions.
Events and Partnerships Achievements
-
2 major industry events across Africa and Europe
-
5 event days
-
5,000+ participants
-
76 sponsors
-
200 speakers
-
53 speaker sessions
-
6 private VIP roundtables
-
35+ media partnerships
Supported Industry Discussions
We also played an active role in leading industry discussions throughout 2025.
-
Moderated more than 15 keynote sessions
-
Participated in panels and roundtables
-
Focused on industry topics
Our expert insights helped bring different views together and supported informed discussion across the sector.
Trusted by Global Financial Brands
Throughout 2025, we continued to work with a wide range of global brokers, technology providers, and fintech firms. These ongoing relationships reflect trust in our media, data, and event services.
The 2025 Finance Magnates achievements show a year built on focus, consistency, and measurable results. Through brand updates, stronger data, trusted awards, and global events, we delivered real value to the financial industry.
Looking ahead to 2026
As Finance Magnates moves into 2026, the focus remains on growth, quality, and relevance. The year ahead will bring more exciting plans, with new products and services set to launch across media, data, and events. These upcoming releases are designed to support the industry further, offering clearer insights, stronger tools, and more ways for professionals to connect, learn, and do business.
With a solid foundation built in 2025, Finance Magnates enters 2026 ready to expand its offering, grow its global reach, and continue serving the financial industry with trusted content and meaningful experiences.
