Saeed Amen, Managing Director & Co-founder at The Thalesians
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Saeed Amen


Managing Director & Co-founder
The Thalesians

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Keeping Abreast Of An Evolving FX Landscape

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017


11:00 360° Perspective: What strategies should you put in place now to capitalize on the FED’s interest rate rise?

With the FED set to finally raise interest rates in the coming months, and the UK likely to follow, conflicting rates and policy divergence across global jurisdictions has become a major challenge for FX currency managers. This expert panel consisting of leading strategists across the industry, will shed light on:

  • What do rising rates and a more attractive USD mean for global currency markets?
  • Addressing policy divergence- What strategies should you put in place to navigate your desk through the post QE world?
  • What do rising interest rates for the USD mean for risk management against other currencies?
  • Clarifying the path and trajectory of rising rates- Is there a terminal rate the FED are looking to?
  • Will a rate rise in the US prompt other central banks to do the same?

Empowering The Buy Side To Embrace Innovation

Wednesday, March 1st, 2017


11:15 360° Perspective: With the return of market volatility, how should you tailor your risk management strategy to better manage the resulting increased exposure?

After the unexpected events of the Swiss National Bank in January this year, alongside the debt debacle with Greece this summer, volatility has well and truly returned to FX markets. With increased volatility comes increased risk, and FX traders now need to ensure they have the right tools in place to accurately measure risk across different currency pairs. This interactive case study will provide expertise on:
  • 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?