FX high-frequency trading is primed to grow quite rapidly as first-generation high-frequency trading firms are joined by an influx of next generation equity and futures HFT firms looking to capture uncorrelated alpha in FX. In FX, options and other asset classes beyond the equities market, utilizing high frequency trading is the hunt for milliseconds; gaining the advantage over the competition while also remaining compliant with the latest regulatory developments.

This environment the trader finds himself in, with the need for speed driving the latest innovations, and the government engaged in push-back, is challenging and one ripe for discussion. Join us for an evening discussion, one of the series of High Frequency Trading events produced by the Mankoff Company, and learn from your colleagues in the industry. Our panels bring together trading experts, leading practitioners and innovators in the field of high frequency trading in FX and other asset classes.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

5:45 pm Registration
6:15 pm Opening Remarks & Panel I: Winning the Speed Game While Remaining Compliant: Regulations, Markets and the Impact of HF Trading in FX and Other Asset Classes

This panel addresses:
  • Updates on the latest regulations affecting HFT in FX and other asset classes
  • Fragmentation, liquidity and the markets in FX and beyond
  • Benchmarking the components of an execution framework for HFT
  • Achieving best execution with the implementation of an HFT application
Moderated by Stacey Mankoff, Managing Principal,
The Mankoff Company

Panelists:
  • Greg Ingrassia, Senior FX Trader, XR Trading
  • Aaron Lebovitz, Principal, Infinium Capital Management
  • John Barun, Former Managing Director and CIO, Proprietary Trading Firm
  • Paul H. Constantino, Managing Partner, Fultech Consulting
  • Mark Casey, President, CFN Services
7:15 pm Panel II: Build, Buy and Beyond: Selecting and Implementing the Best Tools to Achieve a Successful HFT Strategy

This panel addresses:
  • Key considerations in building a HFT platform: Assessing the efficiencies that can be achieved through hardware, tuning and OS tweaks
  • Evaluating the best FX ECN for your trading style
  • Next phase in HFT: Thoughts on options, FI - beyond equities and FX and the search for liquidity
Moderated by Erik Lehtis, President, DynamicFX Consulting

Panelists:
  • Patrick Hourihane, Partner, X-Pat Trading LLC
  • Dan Torrey, Head of EBS North America Sales, ICAP
  • Gray Lorig, CIO, Trading Cross Connects
  • Daniel M. Gramza, President, Gramza Capital Management, Inc
  • Timothy James, Customer Engineering Manager,Thomson Reuters
8:00-9:00 pm Networking Reception Sponsored by Following the conclusion of the Roundtable Panel Sessions join us for a Networking Cocktail Reception to further discuss the most top of mind issues of those involved in the financial markets

Who Will be Attending the Event:
  • FX, Options and Futures Trading Desks
  • Proprietary Trading Desks
  • High Frequency Traders
  • Traders
  • Hedge Funds
  • Commodity Trading Advisors
  • Risk Managers
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Broker/Dealers
  • Technology Firms
  • Solution Providers
  • Law Firms
  • Consulting Firms
  • Advisory Firms
Event Venue:
The Mid-America Club
200 E. Randolph Drive, 80th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-856-9483

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED


If you are interested in participating as a speaker at this event, please contact
Stacey Mankoff at Stacey@themankoffcompany.com or at 347-463-9551