TradeTech FX USA 2017 (past event)

February 13 - 15, 2017

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Jason Leinwand, Former Currency Strategist at MetLife
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Jason Leinwand


Former Currency Strategist
MetLife

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Day 1- Tuesday February 14th 2017

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016


16:55 Oxford Style Debate: True or False- Last look is a major hindrance and should be removed from FX markets

  • True or False- The removal of last look would be a major detriment to FX markets
  • What is the logic behind last look and what are the triggers for rejecting the tickets?
  • Does last look hinder ‘fair market’ conditions and benefit the sell side too or is it a fair and open methodology?
  • Can banks be more transparent with how they handle client flows?
  • Last look standardization- Should all liquidity providers adhere to last look standards in order to improve transparency and help regulate the usage of last look?

Day 2- Wednesday February 15th 2017

Friday, March 2nd, 2018


11:20 Fireside Chat: Hedging your exposure - How can you best manage your FX hedging strategies in an unpredictable currency environment?

  • To hedge or not to hedge- What investment vehicles are best suited to help with currency hedging in the current volatile market conditions?
  • FX hedging-What different strategies can you undertake to reap the benefits of your currency exposure?
  • Should you set up your own internal hedging policy or should this be done on an ad-hoc basis?
  • Bonds vs Equities- What asset class will drive FX more in 2017 and how should you manage your FX in relation to this?