Financial Markets
Forum, Dubai
29th January 2026 | Dubai
Financial Markets
About the Event
We return with our flagship Financial Markets Forum following the success of our 2025 edition. This exclusive gathering unites trading firms, asset managers, banks, and infrastructure providers to explore evolving trends in liquidity, market access, and investment in the region.
Key Features:
- Prime Location: Experience the event in the heart of Dubai’s financial district.
- Market Insights: Gain valuable knowledge on the latest trends through expert-led discussions and panels.
- Exclusive Networking: Connect with traders, industry leaders, and decision-makers.
Speakers
Agenda
08:30 –10:00 Registration & Morning Networking
Morning snacks and refreshments served. An opportunity for delegates to connect with institutional participants, trading firms, and market infrastructure providers ahead of the formal sessions.
10:00 – 10:10 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker: Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global
Opening remarks and overview of the day’s agenda, followed by acknowledgment of event sponsors and special announcement for Forex.com
10:10 – 10:55 India Trading Opportunities (Sponsored by AC Agarwal)
Panelists:
● Naman Agarwal – Director, Operations & Business Development, AC Agarwal
● Shikhar Kacker – Partner, Khaitan & Co
● Abhishek Walawalkar – Head, Intermediary Relationships, National Stock Exchange (NSE)
● Upendra Dutt Tripathi – President, Orbis
Moderator:
● Hemal Randerwala, CEO, Arjun Global Ltd
10:55 – 11:15 Fireside chat: Evolving Trading Opportunities in China’s Commodity Markets
Speaker:
● Jenny Wang – Head of Global Business, Orient Futures
● Marcus Goi – CEO, Orient Futures (Singapore)
Moderator:
● Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global
11:15 – 11:35 Panel Discussion: The Growth of Crypto Among Institutional Market Participants
Speaker:
● Yana Minaylova – Head of Institutional Sales, MENA Region, Binance
● Travis Wright – Chief Innovation & Web3 Officer, Multibank Group
● Johan Kragbaek – Co-Head of Partner Relations – Greenstone Equity Partners
Additional speakers: To be confirmed
Moderator :
● Nikolay Stanchev- Business Development Manager,Arjun Global Ltd
11:35 – 11:55 Alpha Panel: Generating Alpha in Volatile and Fragmented Markets
Speaker:
● Golam Sakline – Emirates NBD
● Nas Furqan – Chief Financial Officer, Single Family Office
● Mikhail Kolkovskii – Head of Markets, Futures First
● Moataz Ali- Head of trading , Mada Capital
Moderator:
● Paul MacGregor – Executive Director, Arjun Global Ltd
11:55 – 12:15 Real Estate Panel: Development of real estate market in UAE
Speaker:
● Amr BS Aboushaban – CEO, Allegiance Real Estate
● Sana Sohail – CEO International Expansion, Allegiance Real Estate
● TBA Sobha Realty –
Moderator:
● Hemal Randerwala – CEO, Arjun Global
12:15 – 12:25 Closing Remarks Speaker:
● Hemal Randerwala – CEO, Arjun Global
12:25 – 14:00 Networking
An opportunity for informal discussions and networking with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates.
Testimonials
One thing everyone struggles with is not having enough people to share ideas with. Events like this bring together traders, investors, and professionals to connect, share, and evolve—because in this industry, you die if you don’t. It was great to see open discussions around technology and AI, especially in India’s evolving market. This kind of forum really helps push the ecosystem forward.
Siddhartha AgrawalCo-founder, Wallsoft Labs 
What I really loved was the close, intimate setup—it gave us the time to focus, have meaningful conversations, and build connections. A big thank you to the Arjun Global team for organizing such a wonderful event.
Shilpa MalhotraBusiness Development, London Stock Exchange Group 
It’s been a great turnout, engaging in conversations around futures markets, from commodities to crypto. I'm really happy and looking forward to the next one.
Russell RobertsonExpert in Strategic Planning and Revenue Generation 
What Arjun Global does very well is bring a broad range of industry professionals under one roof—not just traders, but also exchange representatives, banking professionals, and more. As someone coming from outside India, it’s a great opportunity to connect with a wide cross-section of the local trading community. That’s exactly why we want to be here and be part of it.
David HelpsHead of International Business Development, TMX 
Amazing event, enough time to network and have a very dedicated session. Met people from the buy side, sell side, had in-depth conversations during the coffee breaks and networking session. Very interesting speakers, topics, amazing moderator. It’s not too small, not too big – proper size, good timing. Thanks again Arjun Global for hosting me. Looking forward to the next one!
Dmitry PakProposition Commodities Specialist, London Stock Exchange Group 
We meet industry participants who are engaging with the markets in different ways—like those from tech backgrounds trying to understand the markets and speak to exchanges. It’s a great forum to collaborate and come together. Young attendees get to learn from experienced professionals, and for those with industry experience, it’s a chance to understand different perspectives. It’s all about learning from each other and growing together as an industry.
Arun GuptaCommodities & Energy Head, Futures First 
Definitely a knowledgeable event—specifically on FGBA and low latency, and how the market thinks. It’s a good mix of how the automated world sees the non-automated side, and vice versa. Traders like to share knowledge and get different market perspectives. These kinds of events bring traders together and build a community. This is a high-risk, high-return industry—not for everyone. But if you’re up for that kind of profile, you can really make it big.
Rajeev AgarwalDirector, ARB Trading Group 
Venue
Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.