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FBS's Diamond Sponsorship of FMAS:24 and Traders Fair South Africa

FBS is excited to announce our Diamond Sponsorship of two major trading events in South Africa – Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2024 and Traders Fair South Africa!

In May and September 2024, our team heads to Johannesburg to engage with the local trading community and share FBS’s many-year expertise in financial markets.

Between May 20 and 22, FBS will participate in Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2024, one of the region’s biggest expos that will bring together individual investors and industry leaders from FX and CFD-trading fields. Expecting over 2,000 visitors and a lineup of 50 speakers, FMAS:24 will be a unique venue, shaping the professional landscape in Africa.

Moreover, we also extend our sponsorship to the 2024 Traders Fair South Africa. FBS joins this huge trading event on September 21, aiming to contribute to the Traders Fair’s comprehensive expert agenda and meet hundreds of guests.

Our FBS team looks forward to these significant events. Stay tuned for further updates!

Trading Schedule Changes due to DST

Trading session times will change in March as countries move to daylight savings (DST) and turn clocks one hour ahead.

On March 10, the US switches to the summer time. Trading session times will be moved back by one hour from MT time for the following instruments:

US Stocks, XTIUSD, XBRUSD, XNGUSD, XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XAUGBP, XAUEUR, XAUAUD, XAGEUR, Platinum, Palladium, AU200, US100, US30, US500, JP225, HK50, USDBRL.

Also, Forex currency pairs will be closed one hour earlier, at 23:00 (MT time), on March 15, March 22, and March 29.

On March 31, Europe also enters the summer time, so trading sessions for the following instruments will move forward by one hour:

US Stocks, XTIUSD, XBRUSD, XNGUSD, XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XAUGBP, XAUEUR, XAUAUD, XAGEUR, Platinum, Palladium, AU200, US100, US30, US500, JP225, HK50.

Please pay attention to these changes when planning your trades.

Trading Schedule Changes in March

In March, trading schedules will be affected by the Good Friday celebrations.

March 28, 2024, Good Friday

AU200 – early close at 13:00  (GMT+0).

HK50 –  early close at 19:00  (GMT+0).

JP225, US30, US100, US500, FR40, DE30, EU50, UK100 – early close at 21:00 (GMT+0).

March 29, 2024, Good Friday

XNGUSD, XTIUSD, XBRUSD, XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XAUGBP, XAUEUR, XAUAUD, XAGEUR, Platinum, Palladium, USDBRL, JP225, US30, US100, US500, AU200, DE30, EU50, UK100, FR40, HK50, ES35, All stocks — closed for the whole day.

Consider these changes to better plan your trading strategy!

FBS Birthday Stream: Unveiling Anniversary Raffle Winners

As our 15 Years Anniversary Raffle comes to an end, FBS is thrilled to announce the results and welcome our iPhones 15 Pro Max winners!

On February 29, Andreas Thalassinos, one of the world’s most respected FX educators, hosted the FBS 15 Anniversary Stream. During this event, our special guest stepped back in time to recall FBS's best moments and shared expert trading and unique risk management insights.

A significant highlight of our stream was the unveiling of fifteen FBS traders who are getting their iPhones 15 Pro Max as the desired prizes at FBS 15 Anniversary Raffle.

Let’s take a moment to congratulate our lucky winners:

@hariq_jhri, @buildingadambusu, @emine_abdeljebar, @guyfromneverland, @mex.royce, @athicha_nbr, @jameseyomijie, @belvis28282, @lee _meri, @kolinz_aspect, @humblefxguy, @sammietrader, @abdullahkhaled32, @dehunted099, @eddie.7657

We want to thank everyone who participated in FBS’s birthday celebration. Our FBS Team took great pleasure in reading your success stories with our brand – your feedback inspires us to go the extra mile and improve our services for traders globally!

New User Verification Gets 40% Faster

FBS is excited to announce the recent user verification improvements!

FBS has made client verification more seamless and hassle-free. The newly introduced liveness check and automated ID screening have transformed the verification process, making it more convenient for users.

Most prominently, the average verification speed got 40% faster – with the reduced wait times, our clients now get a more efficient venue for the vast array of financial services offered by FBS.

The updated steps for client verification are as follows:

1. Verify your document (passport, ID card, or driving license)
2. Pass a liveness check using your camera
3. Get your account verified (a green indicator with a white checkmark will appear on the dashboard)

You can also check our video guide, which aims to help you feel more confident throughout the new procedure.

We hope this update streamlines the onboarding experience for new FBS clients, offering a more user-friendly journey!

FBS 15 Anniversary and iPhones 15 Pro Max Raffle

To honor a significant milestone in the FBS history, we’re launching the FBS 15 Anniversary Raffle with iPhones 15 Pro Max as the tempting prizes!

As a sign of appreciation for choosing FBS as your trusted broker, we’re inviting FBS traders to join our social media contest and share your success stories with FBS! On February 29, 2024, we will raffle fifteen iPhones 15 Pro Max among the participants.

How to join?

• Be an FBS trader;
• Make a post about your trading journey with FBS on your Instagram profile before 04:59 (GMT+2), February 28, 2024;
• Add a special hashtag #HappyBirthdayFBS to your post;
• Join our birthday stream for the winner reveal on February 29, 2024.

The iPhones will be raffled during a special FBS Birthday stream, hosted by Andreas Thalassinos, one of the world’s most respected FX educators and Certified Technical Analysts. The stream will start at 13:00 (GMT+2) on February 29, 2024. To save the date and learn more about the iPhone 15 Pro Max raffle, visit FBS 15 Anniversary page.

Once you wish to learn more about the contest, and stay tuned for the results, visit FBS 15 Anniversary page with all the necessary information at hand.

We look forward to your stories with FBS and wish everyone luck!

Trading Schedule Changes in February

February comes with several holidays that may affect your trading. Mind the below changes before placing orders.

February 9, 2024, Lunar New Year

HK50 – early close at 04:00 (GMT+0).

February 12, 2024, Lunar New Year and Сarnival of Brazil

HK50, USDBRL – closed for the whole day.

February 13, 2024, Lunar New Year and Сarnival of Brazil

HK50, USDBRL – closed for the whole day.

February 14, 2024, Lunar New Year and Ash Wednesday

HK50 – late opening at 01:15 (GMT+0).

USDBRL – closed for the whole day.

February 19, 2024, Presidents Day

XNGUSD, XTIUSD, XBRUSD, XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XAUGBP, XAUEUR, XAUAUD, XAGEUR, Platinum, Palladium – early close at 19:30 (GMT+0).

JP225, US30, US100, US500 – early close at 18:00 (GMT+0).

DE30, UK100, FR40 – early close at 21:00 (GMT+0).

US Stocks – closed for the whole day.

May your trading activity be successful!

FBS Recognized as the Best Forex Broker in South Africa

Traders Fair and Awards 2023 named FBS as the Best Forex Broker in South Africa!

We were thrilled to receive this accolade from Traders Fair at their Ho Chi Minh City gala ceremony. Recognition as the Best Forex Broker in South Africa by Traders Fair and Awards 2023 is a testament to the FBS's continuous efforts to provide our clients with the best services and smooth trading experience.

Over 2023, we at FBS did much to support the South African trading community – we hosted free-to-enter seminars, live streams, and webinars and supported industry exhibitions. On top of that, our brand launched our first CSR activities in South Africa to facilitate youth education.

FBS is grateful to the Traders Fair and Awards for the honor and remains steadfast in its mission to empower traders worldwide with innovative solutions and a reliable trading environment.

About Traders Fair and Awards

Traders Fair and Awards is a prestigious event in the trading industry, anticipated by market experts, that showcases the best-performing brands. In 2023, over 400 companies from 32 countries competed for the recognition.

Trading Schedule Changes in January

The market schedule changes in the second half of January due to several holidays in the USA and Australia.

January 15, 2024, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

XNGUSD, XTIUSD, XBRUSD, XAUUSD, XAGUSD, XAUGBP, XAUEUR, XAUAUD, XAGEUR, Platinum, Palladium – early close at 19:15 (GMT+0).

JP225, US30, US100, US500 – early close at 18:00 (GMT+0).

US Stocks – closed for the whole day.

January 25, 2024, Australia Day

AU200 – early close at 21:00 (GMT+0).

January 26, 2024, Australia Day

AU200 – late opening at 06:10 (GMT+0).

Mind these changes when planning your trading this month.

Congratulations to Our Winter Holidays Prize Draw Winners

FBS is delighted to announce the winners of our joint Winter Holidays Prize Draw with Leicester City FC! We send our warmest congratulations and best wishes to the luckiest ones.

The following individuals have won exclusive jerseys and footballs signed by the LCFC First Team Players:

1. Shell Saunt
2. Teguh Slamet
3. H moh Jabin
4. Brogan Mawby
5. Merisa Rusli
6. Yussuf Atanda
7. Jack Parslow
8. Richard Booker
9. Amin Sehnawi
10. Jonathan Mnjokava
11. Carolyn Berrington
12. Pascale Measures
13. Lawson Komla Adobor
14. Amelia Jeffery
15. Mick Banner
16. Joe Hackman
17. Holly Best
18. Connor Bland
19. Amy Smith
20. Richard Baker

We hope these unique merch kits bring joy and make this winter season particularly special. May your Winter Holidays be joyous and wonderful.

FBS Wishes Traders a Happy New Year

As the planet begins another eventful run around the Sun, FBS congratulates you, dear traders, on the upcoming holiday. May 2024 be the year of new achievements, inspiring experiences, and fantastic opportunities.

For the next 366 days, we will continue to fulfill our duty as a broker to rely on, help our clients explore the financial markets, and make the world a better place by supporting diverse communities around the world.

Happy New Year!

2023 Results: Our Way to Transparency and Reliability

As the year draws to an end, we at FBS wrap up 2023 and recall the brightest moments and the latest changes to our services! We invite you to join us in unveiling FBS’s success stories and look forward to stepping into another prosperous year with millions of our clients worldwide.

Reimagined services

In 2023, we have been gradually revising our services to make them more seamless, transparent, and advantageous for our clients.

All FBS traders can now choose from over 550 trading instruments and more than 200 payment methods, as well as rely on fast and accurate order execution and one of the biggest leverages, reaching 1:3000.

For FBS IB Partners, we have launched a new Commission Payout System that enables them to get up to 43% of the spread from their clients’ trading orders. FBS now offers one of the highest IB partner payouts on the market.

FBS Opening Hours on New Year

Due to the New Year holiday, the FBS opening hours will change.  

The FBS support team’s working hours are as follows:

31.12 – working till 15:00 GMT+3.

01.01 – closed for the holiday.

02.01 – workday starts at 00:00 GMT+3.

The FBS financial department’s working hours are as follows:

31.12 – working till 15:00 GMT+3.

01.01 – closed for the holiday.

02.01 – workday starts at 07:00 GMT+3.

Please consider the holiday schedule when planning your trading activity.

Happy New Year, everyone!

FBS in the Media

Last year was very busy for FBS, and people talked a lot about our company — both at industry events and in numerous publications. Here are some examples of what the media found worth covering in the last few months.

Expert input

Journalists who cover financial news and trends need industry experts to share their opinions, perspectives, and forecasts. FBS analysts often speak to financial publications on trending topics. Here are a few recent examples:

• Global financial outlook for 2024

  https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6581360c5c69cf596e0de35f/

• Successful day trading strategies

  https://invezz.com/news/2023/10/03/fbs-unveils-best-day-trading-strategies-for-2023/

• Major challenges for the stock market

  https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2023/10/31/fbs-reveals-three-key-macro-factors-shaping-financial-markets-in-q4/257140#google_vignette

Events and awards

In 2023, FBS held various educational and trading events and received multiple awards at tradeshows. Many of such events received international coverage:

• Best Islamic Forex account at Forex Expo Dubai

  https://www.asiaone.com/business/fbs-awarded-best-islamic-forex-account

• Offline event for traders in Nigeria

  https://guardian.ng/ama-press-releases/fbs-welcomed-200-traders-at-its-seminar-in-lagos-nigeria/

• Fintech Festival 2023 in Thailand

  https://forbesthailand.com/news/sponsored-content/fbs-fintech-festival-2023

• Joint event with Education Africa in South Africa

  https://www.citizen.co.za/news/why-businesses-need-to-support-stem-the-fbss-case/

To get to know FBS better, read some of the articles above. If you are a financial journalist, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] whenever you need expert input for an article on trading. Our analysts and senior managers will happily share their opinions on your topic.

FBS Congratulates Traders on Christmas and Announces Giveaway

Merry Christmas, traders! We send you our warmest wishes and hope that you spend this holiday among your loved ones.

Following a pleasant tradition, we have prepared something special for you. These days, be sure to check the FBS Facebook, Instagram, or X (Twitter) feeds to join the LCFC Christmas Merch Giveaway!

Yours truly, FBS!