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TradeTech Europe Day One, Wednesday 22nd April
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15.30 TRADING ANALYTICS 2.0 PANEL: Multi-asset pre-trade intelligence: How can pre-trade analytics deliver better execution decisions in today’ s fragmented liquidity landscape? ** Chatham House Rules Applied ** Pre-trade TCA promises sharper execution decisions, but building a reliable view of liquidity and cost is far from straightforward- especially as more flow moves off-exchange. This shift is prompting trading teams to revisit best execution protocols and adapt analytics frameworks to reflect changing liquidity and trading dynamics. Panellists will explore how firms are sourcing and normalising data, refining metrics for evolving market conditions, and embedding insights into real-time decision-making. Where do current TCA and best execution models fall short, and what’ s needed to ensure they remain fit-forpurpose amid the shift towards more bilateral execution models? Sascha Becker, Senior Equity Trader, Allianz Global Investors Matthieu Chomez, Senior Execution Trader, Société Générale Luxembourg Henry Yegerman, Associate Director of Product, ISS LiquidMetrix Moderator: Nick Dunbar, Managing Editor, Global Trading
15.30 TRADING STACK DEBATE: One platform or many? The case for and against modular architecture ** Chatham House Rules Applied *** As trading technology evolves, desks face a fundamental question: consolidate around a single monolithic platform, or embrace a modular, APIdriven ecosystem? Proponents of monolithic platforms argue that a unified system reduces integration risk, simplifies governance, and ensures stability at scale. Advocates of modular design counter that flexibility, innovation, and cross-asset agility are only possible when firms can compose and adapt best-in-class solutions. This Oxfordstyle debate will weigh the trade-offs between efficiency and resilience, exploring vendor dependency, cost of ownership, interoperability, and the ability to adapt to future market structure changes. Is the future of trading infrastructure a tightly integrated fortress- or a composable, plug-and-play network? For: Oskar Wantola, Head of Execution Technology, Man Group Against: Daniel Leon, Global Head of Solutions, Trading & Investment Technology, HSBC Asset Management Moderator: Rebecca Healey, Redlap Consulting- Founder of MindfulMarkets. AI
15.45 16.15 AUTOMATION AND ANALYTICS PANEL: Optimising execution: Which automation and analytics tools will give equity derivatives desks more precise, efficient, and cost-effective execution? As equity derivatives trading becomes more electronic, desks are under pressure to execute with greater speed, precision, and efficiency. This panel explores how automation, smart execution algos, and real-time analytics are reshaping order handling, risk management, and execution quality. From building models to improve fill probability, to embedding advanced analytics into trader decision-making, panellists will share how buy-side firms are deploying technology to reduce costs, enhance liquidity access, and improve overall execution performance in equity derivatives trading. Motaz Nofal, Head of Trading Research & Analytics, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Adrien Chardon, Head of Trading, CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique SA Antonia Oddin, Head of Trading, Banque Eric Sturdza Moderator: Claudia Preece, News Editor, The TRADE
16.10 AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK
16.10- 17.10 PRIVATE BANK HEAD TRADER THINK TANK: ** Buy-side, closed door, and by invitation only ** This closed-door discussion convenes 15 Global and European Heads of Trading from leading private banks to share candid perspectives on the evolving role of the private banking trading desk. Unlike asset managers or hedge funds, private banks must balance diverse requirements- from client advisors and asset managers to execution-only and direct access clients- while navigating automation, regional market differences, and new expectations for trader performance. Hosted under Chatham House Rule, this interactive session provides a rare opportunity for peers to compare approaches to structuring desks, managing crossmarket flows, and measuring effectiveness in a confidential, peer-only environment. Host: Agathe Dulac, Global Co- Head- Capital Markets, Barclays Private Bank Host: Paolo Angioletti, Global Head of Securities Execution, EFG Bank Participation is strictly limited. To request an invitation, please contact Anna at anna. andrews @ wbr. co. uk
Reshaping the Desk for Scale and Change
16.40 TRADETALK: From execution hub to strategic engine: Redefining the trading desk’ s mandate in a multi-asset, tech-driven market Trading desks are no longer defined solely by order execution- they’ re becoming strategic centres for market intelligence, idea generation, and risk insights. As market structure evolves, trading workflows diversify, and technology accelerates, the desk’ s value is increasingly measured by its direct impact on investment decisions and performance. In this opening talk, a senior buy-side leader will share how their desk’ s mandate has shifted: from aligning more closely with portfolio strategy, to expanding asset coverage, to building stronger links with research, data science, and risk teams. Attendees will gain a clear view of how the desk’ s purpose is being reimagined- and what it will take to lead from the centre of the investment process. Michael Steliaros, Global Head of Portfolio Implementation, Research & Trading, ADIA
Strategic Allocation in a Volatile Era
17.00 INVESTMENT OUTLOOK PANEL: Adapting portfolios to global uncertainty: How are macro policy shifts, fiscal pressure, and geopolitics reshaping investment strategies? From fiscal dominance and rising public debt to protectionist trade policies and geopolitical instability, macro conditions are creating a more complex backdrop for long-term capital allocation. With potential U. S. deregulation, leadership changes at the Fed, and tariff-driven volatility, how are CIOs and investment strategists repositioning for the next cycle? This panel brings together senior multi-asset investment strategists to explore portfolio construction, cross-border allocation, and how new political and economic risks are shaping both tactical and strategic investment views across regions and asset classes. Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer for Core Investments, AXA IM( part of the BNP Paribas Group) Fabiana Fedeli, Chief Investment Officer, M & G Investments Laura Cooper, Managing Director, Head of Macro Credit & Global Investment Strategist, Nuveen Iman Honarvar, Deputy Head of Next Gen Research, Director of Quant Research, Robeco Mabrouk Chetouane, Head of Global Market Strategy, Natixis Investment Managers Moderator: Luca Bindelli, Head of Investment Strategy, Lombard Odier Group
17.30-18.30 TRADETECH DRINKS RECEPTION Wednesday 22 April 17.30 – 18.30 – TradeTech Europe exhibition hall Unwind and connect at our Barrel & Bloom Dutch networking reception – an evening of curated beer tastings, handcrafted botanical cocktails and live music to provide the soundtrack to your evening.
TradeTech Europe Day Two, Thursday 23rd April
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08.45 REGISTRATION & NETWORKING BREAKFAST 09.30 Chairperson’ s Opening Remarks: Julia Streets, MBE, Founder & Chair, Streets Consulting
The New Reality of Geopolitical Risk in Global Markets
09.40 POLITICSTALK: Trading through geopolitical disruption: How are rising global threats redefining market stability, security, and strategic risk management? Wars, tariffs, sanctions, and cyberattacks are no longer isolated shocks- they are persistent forces reshaping how capital flows, markets function, and risk is managed. In this talk, a senior geopolitical advisor explores the global flashpoints most likely to disrupt trading and investment activity in the year ahead. What threats are underpriced, how might they spill into market behaviour, and what practical steps can firms take to protect portfolios, execution stability, and operational resilience in a world defined by uncertainty? Jim Power, Economist, Lecturer & Podcaster Jim Power is one of Ireland’ s most respected economists with 38 years’ experience, including Chief Economist roles at Bank of Ireland and AIB. He now runs his own consultancy, lectures at UCD Smurfit Business School, and co-hosts the podcast The Other Hand.
The Market that Never Sleeps
10.00 24 / 5 TRADING DEBATE: Beyond the bell: The case for and against 24 / 5 trading ** The Chatham House Rule Applied ** The session will open with James Baugh, Managing Director and Head of European Market Structure at TD Securities, setting the scene with a short introduction exploring the drivers of 24 / 5 trading, tokenisation, and retail participation- and what these trends could mean for Europe’ s market structure, liquidity formation, and regulatory coordination. Following this, the debate will weigh the competitive, structural, and regulatory arguments on both sides of the 24 / 5 question. Advocates argue that extended trading hours would align Europe with global markets, reduce overnight risk, and provide greater flexibility for both institutional and retail participants. Critics counter that liquidity would be diluted, operational costs would rise, and Europe’ s concentrated price discovery could be undermined. This session will explore whether staffing implications, clearing and venue infrastructure, and regulatory alignment make such a shift a bold step forward- or an unnecessary burden for the market. Against: Eric Boess, Global Head of Trading, Allianz Global Investors Against: Rebecca Healey, Redlap Consulting- Founder of MindfulMarkets. AI For: Jason Conan-Davies, Head of Trading, J. P. Morgan Personal Investing For: Jeff Mendl, Head of Broker Dealer Sales, OTC Markets Group Moderator: James Baugh, Managing Director, Head of European Market Structure, TD Securities