The 4th Annual Derivatives Trading And Technology Summit

Register today and get up to 25% discount!

Compounding market volatility, 2008 started off with a record number of City layoffs; and job cuts have spread way beyond brokers in the sub-prime mortgage business. Senior traders are getting the axe, too. During these troubled times, the world derivatives market is experiencing explosive growth. The total value of global derivatives has now soared to $516 trillion, according to the Bank for International Settlements. To ensure that you make money through derivatives, register now to attend DerivaTechTrader.

The spread of derivatives means financial assets are increasingly getting bundled, repackaged and sold to multiple layers of investors. So, any deterioration in the quality of assets can spread like contagion and lead to heavy losses. It is often difficult to value and understand the underlying risks. This conference will give you strategies to take back to your desk to enable you to generate great returns from both exchange-traded and OTC derivatives.

In today’s uncertain environment, you simply can’t stay at your desk and hope for a market turnaround but need to take proactive steps to manage risk and seize opportunity!

DerivaTechTrader 2008 will gather the most experienced and well regarded derivatives experts from the buy and sell sides to give you first hand strategic information about the latest on derivatives trading and Complimentary passes for Buyside professionals:technology.

Complimentary passes for Buyside professionals:

To download your complimentary buy side application form click here or complete the online application form here.

NEW FOR 2008!

Networking and Benchmarking Opportunities
In 2008 there is more than double the amount of time on the agenda to come together in exclusive, Roundtables, ensuring you meet the right people and gain real-world perspective from your peers.

Even More Opportunities For Interactivity & Debate
We’ve increased the amount of Panel Discussions, Debates and Q&A to ensure you derive the most value from the conference topics, and can truly feel involved in the agenda.

Leading Speakers From Across The Value Chain
Nowhere else can you learn from so many experts and thought leaders from the buy side, sell side, vendor and academic communities.  We’ve also increased the amount of exciting and thought-provoking guest speakers that will be involved in the programme. 

New Critical Topics Covered
With a focus day on emerging markets and workshops on latest legislation and carbon derivatives, DerivaTechTrader will provide you with the information and insight on the key topics you need to know.

Hear from over 40 senior level derivatives professionals including:

	Ben Lashkari, Senior Vice President, Head of Emissions, Environmental and Commodities Market, Swiss Re
	Betsy Anderson, Head of Centralised Dealing, Resolution Asset Management
	Charles Krusen, Partner, Alpha Equity Management
	Juerg Trueb, Head of Environmental and Commodities Market, Swiss RE
	Luca Alberti, Managing Director, Swiss RE Capital Management and Advisory
	Mihail Ion, President, Raiffeisen Asset Management
	Dr. Nikos Nomikos, Director of Shipping, Trading and Finance, Cass Business School
	Bindesh Savjani, Head of Risk, Morley Fund Management
	James Fenkner, CFA, Red Star Funds
	Bob McDowall, Senior Analyst, Tower Group
	Alex Darre, Head of Hedge Fund Strategies Europe & Asia, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
	Christophe Durand, Executive Director, Abu Dhabi Investment Company
	Florence Eid, Partner and Head of EMEA, Pantera Capital Management
	Nick Leeson, The Rogue Trader

• Giuseppe Ballocchi, Head of Risk Management, Pictet & Cie
• Anthony Belchambers, President, Futures & Options Association
• Mike Chadney, Chief Executive Officer, CityOdds
• Mark Dickson, Managing Director, BlueSky Asset Management
• Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer, City Fund Management
• Gillian Tett, Capital Markets Editor, Financial Times
• Stewart Thomson, Managing Director, Kings Cavil Consulting
• Stewart Thomson, Managing Director, Kings Cavil Consulting
• Steve Grob, Director of Derivatives, Fidessa
• Peter Van Kleef, Principal, Lakeview Arbitrage
• Axel Pierron, Analyst, Celent
• Michael Daley, President, Avebury Asset Management
• Mark Padley, COO Fixed Income, JP Morgan Asset Management
• Ivan Zelenko, Head of Structured Finance, The World Bank
• Stavros Siokos, Managing Director, Bank of Piraeus
• Stephen Hanks, Manager, Institutional Business Policy Unit, Financial Services Authority
• Philippe Ankaoua, Managing Director, Seven Seas Asset Management
• Serge Devieux, Senior Manager, Global Financial Markets, International Finance Corporation

Our World-Leading Advisory Board Comprises These Key Industry Leaders:

• Jez Bezant, Managing Director, Morley Fund Management
• Brian Mitchell, Global Head of Dealing and Portfolio Control, Baring Asset Management
• Stephen Hanks, Manager, Institutional Business Policy Unit, Financial Services Authority
• Christopher Lee, Chief Executive Officer, City Fund Management
• Anthony Belchambers, President, Futures and Options Association

Attend DerivaTechTrader 2008 And You Will Hear Key Themes Including:

• Ensuring Liquidity through Derivatives
• How to Protect Yourself Against Market Instability and managing risk
• Facing the Challenges of Valuation and Processing
• Carbon Derivatives and other exotics
• Benefiting from the Opportunities and Enhancing Your Portfolio in Emerging Markets