Scope Prime at HedgeNews Africa Symposium 2025
March 6th | Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town | South Africa
Scope Prime is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at the HedgeNews Africa Symposium 2025!
On March 6th, the Scope Prime team will be joining this exciting event in Cape Town for a day of insightful discussions, offering investors and companies alike the chance to connect and share ideas.
Kearabilwe Nonyana, our Head of Scope Prime – Africa, will be joining the panel "A Prime Broker’s Perspective", offering insights into hedge fund trends, industry standards, and market positioning. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how local and global funds navigate South Africa’s markets!
Meet the Team
Michael Ayres
Rostro Group CEO
As Group CEO of Rostro Group Ltd, Michael has driven business transformation by expanding financial market access in underserved regions. Focused on innovation and strategic growth, he has pioneered solutions to regulatory, marketing, and onboarding challenges across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Daniel Lawrance
Scope Prime CEO
With over 22 years in capital markets and online trading, Daniel Lawrance brings a wealth of experience to his role as CEO of Scope Prime. Leveraging his extensive background in sales and management within the institutional segment, Daniel steers Scope Prime towards new heights.
Lochlan White
Scope Prime CCO
Lochlan White, Chief Commercial Officer at Scope Prime, has over a decade of experience in institutional liquidity across Australia and Europe. He collaborates with global teams to connect counterparties with Scope Prime’s liquidity portfolio.
Robert van Eyden
CEO Scope Markets South Africa
Robert van Eyden, CEO of Scope Markets South Africa, leads operations, strategy, and growth, using his expertise in investment management, economics, and marketing to drive value and transparency for clients.
Kearabilwe Nonyana
Head of Scope Prime – Africa
Kea Nonyana, Head of Scope Prime’s Africa division, boasts a decade of experience in research, analysis, and derivative sales across banks and brokerages in Johannesburg, with deep technical expertise and a strong regional network.
Mike Bolus
Executive Chairman
Mike Bolus, Executive Chairman of Scope Markets, brings over 30 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant and business leader. Since joining in April 2023, he has focused on re-strategizing, optimizing costs, and driving profitability in the South African market.
Sam Steele
MD - Prime Brokerage
Sam Steele is the Chief Investment Officer at Scope Prime, with close to 20 years of experience in trading, platform infrastructure, and investment strategy. With a strong background in financial markets, he leads the firm’s investment direction, ensuring innovative and strategic growth.
About Us
Scope Prime is a full-service financial boutique providing prime liquidity and execution across multiple asset classes, including OTC CFDs, DMA Futures & Options, Equities, ETFs, Fixed Income, and Funds.
As a global leader in multi-asset trading and fintech, we offer tailored support with a boutique approach, empowering asset managers, hedge funds, brokers, and institutional investors through direct market access and personalized solutions.
