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Contents: Editor’ s note:
3 Editor’ s note
4 Latest news and people moves
Keeping you informed of key industry developments
8 In depth: Hedge funds increasingly beginning to push FX into the algo age as automation accelerates
As hedge funds continue to adopt algorithmic trading tools into FX markets, NATASHA COCKSEDGE takes a look at the evolving landscape, and delves into how this technology is translating into buy-side workflows.
12 The trader of the future: A technologist as well as a market strategist
The TRADE sits down with INDERJIT TAKK, VP, global head of trading at iA Global Asset Management, to unpack the empirical use of analytics across the foreign exchange space, including which innovations are front of mind, the importance of close collaboration between desks and data scientists, and the opportunities TCA poses for post-trade processes.
14 FX hedging moving to centre stage
As geopolitical risk and policy uncertainty continue to drive currency markets, FX hedging is becoming an increasingly vital tool for global asset managers, SCOTT FERGUSON, VP, lead analyst, FX and cash management, T. Rowe Price tells The TRADE, with demand rising for both dynamic and static strategies.
15 Technology essential for the broader shift toward exchange-traded derivatives instruments in FX
Natsumi Matsuba, head of FX trading at Russell Investments sits down with The TRADE to unpack the key opportunities across NDFs, futures, forwards swaps and options and what’ s front of mind for FX desks across 2026, and beyond.
18 The next frontier for restricted currencies
The TRADE catches up with NOWARA MUNIR, investment officer, FX and rates trader at MFS Investment Management, to dissect the current state of play when it comes to restricted currencies, spanning regulation and market changes, innovation, and the biggest trading risks.
20 The evolving role of the FX Global Code
The TRADE sits down with KANIEL GOMES, senior trader, global fixed income and currencies at RBC Global Asset Management, to unpack the importance of the FX Global Code for buy-side firms, how the code has impacted FX desks and execution and any potential barriers to adoption.
21 How the buy-side is rethinking FX algo performance
The TRADE catches up with ERIC BROWN, FX trader, T. Rowe Price, delving into the increasingly data-driven world of FX trading and unpacking how buy-side firms are reassessing how they evaluate algo performance.
22 Preparing FX for T + 1: Lessons from the US, priorities for Europe
Executives from CLS, Citi and the Global Financial Markets Association sit down to discuss the European transition to T + 1, lessons from the US, operational priorities and practical steps for organisations.
As the FX community gathers in Miami for TradeTech FX 2026, there is a renewed sense of momentum across the industry. After a year defined by fast-moving markets, evolving macro narratives and accelerating innovation, the focus as we continue through 2026 is firmly on opportunity- how trading desks can adapt, optimise and position themselves for what comes next. Demonstrably, the months leading up to this year’ s event have been anything but quiet and The TRADE is excited to hear what the industry has to say over the next few days! Ongoing geopolitical developments, shifting interest rate expectations and renewed bouts of volatility have kept FX at the centre of the global trading conversation. At the same time, execution quality and liquidity resilience remain high on the agenda, with firms continuing to refine their approaches to best execution, data transparency and future-proofing in an increasingly fragmented market. Against this backdrop, TradeTech FX once again brings together the buy-side, sell-side and technology community to focus on what really matters on the desk. This year’ s agenda- brought to you by The TRADE- is as always packed with essential buy-side insight, as experts share their invaluable insights on TCA, algo performance, restricted currencies, and more. Technology continues to be a powerful source of optimism for the FX community, with automation, advanced analytics and AI moving ever more decisively into everyday trading workflows. As confidence grows in the ability of these tools to enhance decision-making and execution outcomes, off-stage conversations are now more important than ever. Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, FX trading remains a space shaped by change, but also by innovation, resilience and collaboration. We hope this magazine provides some valuable – and practical – perspectives to complement the week’ s discussions. From all of us here at team TRADE, welcome to Miami. We hope you have a stellar TradeTech FX!
24 Multi-asset desks – the way forward
The ideal strategy is one focused on allowing expert knowledge to scale across multiple asset classes, without diluting core competencies, according to Schroders’ Gordon Noonan.
26 The full TradeTech FX agenda
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