EC Markets received two major awards at Forex Expo Dubai 2026 on September 22-23, recognizing the firm’s partnership infrastructure and leadership contributions to the industry. The brokerage won the Extremely Rewarding IB Program award, while Regional Director Rosie Doan was named Regional Business Visionary as part of the Women in FX: Excellence Awards at the event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
- Event: Forex Expo Dubai 2026
- Dates: September 22-23, 2026
- Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
- Awards: Extremely Rewarding IB Program; Women in FX: Excellence Award (Regional Business Visionary)
EC Markets served as an Elite Sponsor at the expo, with company leadership contributing to multiple sessions. Group Chairman and CEO Matthew Smith participated in a CEO panel addressing how brokerages maintain growth during low-volatility periods. Sales Manager Sridip Sarkar delivered a market outlook on gold and silver amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, while Sales Operations Managers Farah Ellaz and Muayyad Albanna discussed client experience expectations in separate podcast and executive interview segments.
None of us are our clients. Understanding the industry doesn’t automatically mean understanding the client. For brokers, staying close to the people they serve is just as important as staying close to the markets.
– Matthew Smith, Group Chairman and CEO, EC Markets
Technology opens the door to global markets, but trust and client experience are what keep it open.
– Farah Ellaz, Sales Operations Manager, EC Markets
The IB Program award reflects EC Markets‘ ongoing investment in partnership infrastructure, trading conditions, and support systems across international markets. Doan’s recognition acknowledged her role in building relationships and driving business development across the firm’s global operations. At the booth, the firm engaged with existing partners, IBs, affiliates, and traders from around the world, and distributed Liverpool FC jerseys as event merchandise, leveraging a sponsorship deal with the football club.
EC Markets is a global forex and CFD brokerage offering trading services across multiple asset classes and international markets.
Rosie Doan, Regional Director at EC Markets. Source: LinkedIn
Matthew Smith, Group Chairman and CEO at EC Markets. Source: LinkedIn
Farah Ellaz, Sales Operations Manager at EC Markets. Source: LinkedIn
