November 11 | London

Leading Forex 2019

In light of recent geopolitical uncertainty, Brexit, and the heightened risk of a trade war, the forex market has seen increased volatility. Market leaders must be ready and equipped to respond to the unique challenges this environment presents, whilst keeping a sharp eye out for the opportunities that emerge. Bloomberg brings in subject-matter experts and leading industry players to discuss the risks and rewards that are inherent in today’s forex market.

November 11 - Monday

2:30 pm

Registration and Networking

3:35 pm

Opening Remarks

Host:

3:40 pm

Leaders Discussion: Challenges and Opportunities in the Forex Market

Panelists:

Moderator:

4:10 pm

Liquidity Alternatives

Asset managers have long been reliant on banks when they need to trade FX, but things are changing. High-speed trading firms and non-bank market makers are trading directly with an ever greater number of buysiders. What are the advantages, and if any, are there disadvantages? This session will also discuss how do liquidity providers develop the best strategies and techniques to control their risk. This session will also consider the impact on forex liquidity of FinTech and blockchain developments.

Panelists:

Moderator:

4:40 pm

Brexit Update: Another Deadline Lapsed?

Panelists:

Moderator:

5:10 pm

Closing Remarks and Cocktail Reception

6:30 pm

Event Concludes

Speakers

Liz McCormick

Rates/FX Reporter Bloomberg

Marc Bürki

CEO Swissquote Bank Ltd

Glenn Stevens

CEO GAIN Capital

David Fineberg

Deputy CEO CMC Markets

Anooja Debnath

Markets Reporter Bloomberg News

Mohamed Hajibe

Senior Head of Institutional Sales Swissquote Bank SA

Kevin Kimmel

Global Head of eFX Citadel Securities

Carol Alexander

Professor of Finance University of Sussex Business School

Anthony Sands

ITS Head of E Sales EMEA Credit Suisse

Silvia Dall'Angelo

Senior Economist Hermes Investment Management

Kit Juckes

Chief FX Strategist Societe Generale CIB

Jane Foley

Head of FX Strategy Rabobank

Paul Dobson

Markets Managing Editor Bloomberg News

Sponsor

Swissquote Bank Ltd is the Swiss leading provider of online financial services, combining an emphasis on technological innovation with the security, stability and service quality of a Swiss Bank regulated by FINMA. It offers to retail investors as well as financial institutions leading-edge platforms and analysis tools for online trading, Forex, Robo-Advisory and eMortgage, as well as flexible savings accounts. Its parent company, Swissquote Group Holding Ltd is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SQN) and has offices in Geneva, Zurich, Bern, London, Hong Kong, Dubai and Malta.