The 2nd edition of Money Expo Qatar 2025 successfully concluded at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), drawing a record-breaking 3,500+ attendees over two dynamic days. The event brought together the Middle East’s most influential traders, fintech innovators, investors, payment solution providers, regulators, and financial institutions, further cementing Qatar’s rise as a premier financial hub.
This year’s edition saw high-profile participation from Vantage, Fiper Global, MERCATO Brokers, Pepperstone, and other major global brands. With 35+ leading speakers from across the forex, fintech, crypto, commodities, stock market, and wealth management sectors, Money Expo Qatar delivered high-impact insights into the technologies and policies shaping global finance.
Powerful Speaker Sessions That Packed the House
Across both days, the conference stage remained a central attraction, featuring voices driving innovation in trading, payments, blockchain, digital assets, compliance, and wealth management.
Cross-Border Payments & Market Access: One of the Most Anticipated Sessions
The panel “Global Markets, Local Opportunity: Cross-Border Payments & Market Access” featured:
- Amari Lewis-Simpson, CEO, Lewis-Simpson Partners Capital Group (Moderator)
- Erica Badocco, BLegal
- Gregorio Loayon, RTGS Global
- Constantinos Constantinides, FAI Comply
The panel explored:
- The future of cross-border payments in the GCC
- Foreign exchange cost optimisation strategies
- Adoption of digital wallets and emerging instant settlement rails
- Enhancing KYC, compliance, and the impact of the G20 payment roadmap
- Efficient execution of global trades in stocks, commodities, and crypto-backed tokens
Wealth Management & Family Office Structuring in the GCC
In the session “International Private Wealth & Family Office Structuring in the GCC in 2025,”
Artem Toropov, Director – International Private Wealth & Family Office, PwC Middle East, highlighted:
- The GCC’s evolution as a global destination for family offices
- Qatar’s rising appeal for long-term strategic wealth planning
- Tax-efficient investment and succession planning frameworks
- The region’s shift toward multi-jurisdictional financial governance
Commodities Spotlight: Will Gold Prices Collapse in 2026?
Eslam Ahmed, Chief Market Analyst at GODO, delivered a keynote on the future of gold prices.
He analysed:
- Global banks’ predictions for the 2026 gold price trends
- How interest rate cuts, inflation, and central-bank buying may influence gold
- Scenarios that could sustain gold’s strength or trigger a correction
A High-Impact Exhibition Floor
Money Expo Qatar 2025 hosted one of the region’s most active trading and fintech showcases, featuring:
- VANTAGE
- FIPER GLOBAL
- MERCATO BROKERS
- ATFX
- FFS Kings
- Xlence
- MY MAA MARKETS
Visitors engaged in:
- One-to-one consultations
- Live product demonstrations
- Hands-on trading workshops
- Networking activities with industry leaders
Brands showcased advanced solutions designed to empower both retail and institutional investors across global markets.
Exhibitor Feedback: A Resounding Success
Fiper Global praised the event’s impact, stating:
“Money Expo Qatar was well-organised and vibrant with visitors. There aren’t many activities like Money Expo in Qatar, which is why they are the best — they deliver exactly what the market needs by enabling companies to connect directly with their clients.”
A Milestone Event for Qatar’s Financial Ecosystem
Money Expo Qatar 2025 stands out as a key platform driving forward the nation’s ambitions to become a leading centre for:
- Financial innovation
