TradeTech FX USA 2016 (past event)
February 22 - 23, 2016
Array
Empowering The Buy Side To Embrace Innovation
08:20 - 09:00 Registration and Breakfast
09:00 - 09:10 Chairpersons Opening Remarks
09:10 - 09:50 All Star Panel: A view from the top- How are major FX players from the full trading value chain steering their business through turbulent markets?
This forward looking panel features leading players from the full value chain who have all been influential in navigating the changing market structure, regulatory reforms, and technological innovation that is impacting todays FX market. By attending this session you will gain a 360 degree perspective on which key trends to look out for in order to prosper over the next 12 months. Attend this session to find out:
- How has the FX market structure evolved over the last 12 months- What have all market participants done to adapt their trading operations?
- What technologies are key development areas and essential to help the buy side reduce costs, source liquidity and achieve best execution?
- Is fragmentation amongst trading venues really negative, or is increased competition good for the long term future of FX markets?
09:50 - 10:10 Industry Keynote: Currency wars in 2016- How will policy divergence impact currency movements and who wins?
Dr. Steve Englander publishes frequently in CitiFX Strategy publications and is a frequent consultant to Citi’s internal and external clients on how macroeconomic policy, regulation and asset markets affect FX markets. Citi traders and clients use his unique approach to investor positioning in FX markets. His expertise is on reserves management, capital flows and global imbalances; academics, policymakers and investors frequently quote his research in these areas. During his keynote session, Steve will provide insights on:
- 2016 – rates diverge on small scale …
- … but that is enough to push currencies a long way
- The Fed is not enthusiastic about USD appreciation …
- … but currency wars are won by those with the weakest hand, not the strongest
10:10 - 10:30 Political Keynote: Outlining the US political agenda in 2016- How to prepare for government policies that are going to shape financial markets for years to come
Marc’s global team spans three locations, US, London and Tokyo, providing asset managers with commentary, analysis and trade ideas in fixed income, equities and FX. Marc has an expert level of knowledge on macro-drivers affecting capital markets and subsequent trading strategies and actively advises clients on key challenges within the foreign exchange market. During his keynote presentation, Marc will provide insights on:
- What is the medium to long term outlook for the US economy and what fiscal policies are set to impact capital markets?
- What will the repercussions be for financial markets regulation should the Republicans win the 2016 US election?
- Political policies- What does a US interest rate hike mean for currency trading?
- How do diverging interest rate policies across the world impact currency trading?
10:30 - 10:35 Speed Networking
10:35 - 11:15 Morning Networking Break
Stream A - Trading Desks: Streamlining Your Execution Desk
11:15 - 12:00 360° Perspective: Cutting through the noise- How to navigate the fragmented platform universe to establish who is best to meet your liquidity needs- In a fragmented FX market, how can you make sense of all the new FX trading platforms and which are best suited to improve your trading strategy?
- What functionalities make a robust FX trading platform - What should you look out for in a successful FX platform?
- Are multi dealer platforms set to rise to prominence as banks move towards an agency model?
- What options are available to integrate dealers and platforms to create FX liquidity hubs?
Stream B - Portfolio Management: Assessing FX Risks and Rewards
11:15 - 12:00 360° Perspective: With the return of market volatility, how should you tailor your risk management strategy to better manage the resulting increased exposure?- Risk and volatility- What measures can you put in place to overcome large volatility strikes like the SNB debacle?
- What technology and analytical tools are essential to provide accurate and timely risk analysis?
- How will the latest set of monetary policies affect volatility?
- How can you spot the right kind of trends to predict market movements in FX?
Stream A
12:00 - 12:45 360° Perspective: The information edge - How can you exploit both historical and new data to make more informed trading decisionsGenerating, aggregating and analyzing data is becoming increasingly important as buy side firms try to predict trends to find new opportunities for generating alpha in volatile markets. This session will outline exactly how you can exploit data to identify new trading opportunities. Attend this session where you will learn:
- How do different market participants from the buy and sell side rank their data to establish effective trading recommendations?
- What are the current limitations of market data and how can you overcome this to solidify your trading strategy?
- How to accurately weight the value of unstructured data to your strategy to find hidden alpha.
- How can you find consolidated market data to improve your trading decisions?
- Is a consolidated tape in FX markets within the realms of possibility, or just a far fetched pipe dream?
Stream B
12:00 - 12:45 Case Study Revolution: Deep dive into FX Options- How to incorporate them in your portfolio to generate alpha- Where is the FX options space heading from an e-commerce market structure perspective?
- What are the current structural inefficiencies when trading options and how can you overcome them?
- How does the future of electronic options trading compare to the rest of the market?
- How can you successfully create Alpha in FX options?
- What potential do FX options have as a successful product in US markets, and what risks are associated with them?
12:45 - 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:40 Case Study Revolution: Unlocking Blockchain’s potential - How can this new technology be harnessed in financial markets to slash costs?
- Understanding Blockchain - How does Blockchain work and what are the potential benefits it can bring to financial market participants?
- Challenging the norm - What is the potential for Blockchain technology and how can this transform the way products are traded?
- What is the underlying infrastructure for Blockchain and how will it improve efficiency across the trade life cycle?
- Regulatory standpoint - Does the lack of a central authority through Blockchain reduce or improve trust and transparency?
14:40 - 15:20 Crystal Ball Session: FX markets in 2025- What does the future hold in the next decade- assessing the potential implications on your people, process and technology requirements
As seen throughout the themes of this conference, the FX industry is in the midst of going through radical change, from both a regulatory and technological aspect, but when the dust settles how will the market operate? This forward looking panel will look into their crystal ball and discuss how they expect the FX market to develop over the next 10 years, along with input from the audience. Attend this final interactive session where our panellists will discuss:
- As markets become more electronic, what does this mean for FX trading and the future of FX trading and portfolio management skills?
- What role will the sell side, platforms, and technology providers play in 2025??
- Will there be a consolidation of market makers in the future -and where will the banks be sourcing liquidity?
- Which types of technological innovation do we expect to transform the FX market in the next 10 years?
