There's only one month left before the biggest event of the year in Sandton, South Africa, and it's going to be a great one. This premier event will take place May 20-22 at the Sandton Convention Center and will showcase several new elements that were first introduced last year.

This year it will be expanded to include a new trader's area to accommodate the large number of retail traders at the event. The center will host a series of conferences, panel discussions, workshops and other events over the two days. These include a key session in the Traders' Zone: 'Gold, the South African Rand and the Financial Market Outlook 2024'.

FMAS:24 - bigger than ever
Africa's largest event of the year will set new records in terms of attendance, sessions, participation, etc. FMAS:24 will attract more than 3,000 attendees, 120 exhibitors, 150 speakers and more.

In addition, the 'Traders' Zone' will provide additional incentives for retail traders in the form of a unique forum. This tailor-made forum will help the B2C audience to interact with new and existing traders, experts and brokers.

Have you registered and reserved your seat yet? The best way to attend FMAS:24 is to enjoy the show floor, live entertainment and curated content sessions rather than waiting in line! That's why you should head to the event today to register to ensure you get in and avoid the lines.

FMAS:24 will explore four separate content strands including online trading, blockchain and digital assets, fintech and the payments space. Given the sizable attendance and percentage of retail traders at the event, online trading will naturally be the main focus of the event and will be held in the Traders' Zone.

The timing of this event could not be better, especially as Africa is set to make a quantum leap in retail transactions by 2024. Africa is a growing region, full of potential and a growing pool of traders, making it an ideal destination for brokers and service providers looking to make a splash or grow their business.

FMAS:24 is an excellent opportunity for brokers and service providers to network and engage with local traders, regional participants and more. Attendees can participate in several actionable panels, workshops, seminars and more, each related to the online trading space and the aforementioned verticals.

These include the Gold, South African Rand and Financial Markets Outlook 2024 conference, which will take place on May 21st from 15:40-16:00 in the Trading Zone.

Of note, Exness' Senior Financial Markets Strategist, Terence Hove, will be attending the conference; Mr. Hove is a financial markets expert with a well-developed skill set and in-depth knowledge of financial markets. This includes FX spot, forward and swap trading (pricing for clients).

Register today for Africa's biggest event of the year!

As we approach the second half of 2024, all eyes will be on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate moves and their potential impact on gold and the South African Rand. With rate cuts already factored into prices and an upcoming election year in both economies, it is crucial to assess the eventual movement of gold and the South African Rand.

Despite the looming uncertainty, interest rate differentials will likely still provide a premium for popular carry trades. This session will address each of these issues in turn.

Join Mr. Hoff as he assesses the future outlook for gold and the dollar against the South African rand. This is a session you cannot afford to miss. See you in Thornton this May!