Operational risk, FX scandals, quest for best execution – they all keep the buy-side traders awake at night. In this session, panelists discuss structural changes in FX trading, identify how electronic trading has evolved for asset managers, and share their experiences leveraging technology for smarter execution. Join this session to find out:

• How e-trading has evolved to enable smarter currency execution by the buy-side
• How to achieve optimal netting for a multi-currency, multi-tenor portfolio
• How to accurately and meaningfully measure ‘best execution’ for FX trading

The market shocks from the FX fixing scandal towards the end of 2016 will be felt across the industry for years to come. At the centre of all this is the WM FIX, the most common benchmark used across the industry. This panel will provide insights on how they have been affected by the fixing allegations, and shed light on alternative benchmarking strategies to achieve transparent and reliable trading. Attend this panel to find out:

• Benchmark fragmentation- How can the industry standardize benchmarks to provide more consistent results and clarity on best execution?
• Widening the FIX- was this a good move or a bad move from the regulators?
• Aftermath of the WMR- How has the industry adapted the structure of their trading desks to adapt to the WM FIX changes?
• New benchmarking strategies- What alternatives are available for the buy side away from the WM FIX?
• Creating a benchmark suite- How can you compare different benchmarks and prove which is the most reliable for your FX trading?