The Biggest FX Buy Side Conference

03/01/2024

North America’s biggest buy-side FX conference, TradeTech FX, returned to Miami in February, and the event saw record attendance from the buy side! 192 senior Heads of FX and Portfolio Management from the world’s leading buy side firms joined the event for 3 incredible days of interactive learning and invaluable networking.

TradeTech FX welcomed 616 FX leaders from across the full FX landscape, creating the ultimate FX hub for networking and knowledge sharing in 2024. The agenda was packed with over 90 senior FX speakers including 45 speakers from the biggest buy side firms. The agenda also featured 42 thought-provoking sessions, including a mix of interactive roundtables, workshops, and panel debates, to ensure attendees came away with practical insights on how to adapt their execution and investment strategies.

Here’s a look at just a few of the companies that were represented at TradeTech FX USA:

AQR Capital Management, BlackRock, Bridgewater, Campbell & Company, Columbia Threadneedle, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton Investment, Guggenheim, Lazard Asset Management, Manulife Asset Management, MFS, Putnam Investment, State Street Global Advisors, STRS Ohio, T.RowePrice, Vanguard, Wellington Management, CIBC Asset Management, First Quadrant, Balynasny Asset Management


"Thank you Miami TradeTech FX, peers, and fellow panelists for exciting discussions on topics taking center-stage in our industry. Wonderful event and opportunity to connect and exchange ideas as always" -Dr Dr Petra Wikstrom, Business Development Executive, Capitolis


The Full Spectrum of Buy Side Heads of FX Trading

More than ever, the buy side heads of equity trading superstars require the support of a great band. Companies are looking for innovative ways to measure, increase, and monitor the efficiency of their buy side FX Trading and Portfolio Management spending in an ever-changing environment. At TradeTech FX USA, you would have met the full spectrum of Heads of FX Trading and Portfolio Management, all looking for solutions in the next 6-12 months, in one place.

The audience breakdown at TradeTech FX USA read as follows:

View the full list of attendees here.

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An Unrivalled Speaker Faculty

We had a fantastic roster of industry professionals speaking at TradeTech FX USA, covering all the pressing challenges and opportunities faced by North America’s Leading Buy Side Heads of FX Trading.

  • Rebecca Patterson, Former Chief Investment Strategist, Bridgewater Associates
  • Yudhveer Chaudhry, Global Head of FX Trading, BlackRock
  • Frances Donald, Chief Economist & Strategist, Manulife Investment Management
  • Kaustuv Dasgupta, Head of Trading- EDGE, Two Sigma
  • Paul Shahied, Head of FX Trading, Fidelity
  • Inderjit Takk, Head of FX & Derivatives Trading, Mackenzie Investments
  • Jason Fromer, Head of FICC Trading, Manulife Investment Management
  • Michael Harris, President, Quest Partners
  • Nowara Munir, Senior FX Trader and Strategist, MFS Investment Management
  • Daniel Lavigne, Director of Trading, OMERS

    These are just 10 brilliant speakers we heard from at TradeTech FX USA.

    View the full line-up of speakers and topics discussed by downloading our agenda here.

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    “Thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile TradeTech TX USA 2024 event - Thank you TradeTech FX Worldwide Business Research (WBR)” -TraderTools Inc


    Social Media Was Buzzing

    There was a great buzz on social media while TradeTech FX USA was taking place. Here’s a look at some of our favourite posts on LinkedIn:

    We even had a social competition running throughout the course of the conference, with the chance to win some amazing prizes!

    Dustin Reid, Chief Strategist, Fixed Income at Mackenzie Investments – “Always a pleasure attending the annual TradeTech FX conference in Miami, catching up with counterparties who add to our macro investment process every day at Mackenzie Investments. Thank you to Anna Andrews and the entire WBR team for the invitation and hosting another great event."

    Arthur Gary Flagler, Head of International Business Development at Bolsa Mexicana de Valores – “Reflecting on an Outstanding TradeTech FX Conderence: Expressing gratitude for another fantastic TradeTech FX conference! It was a pleasure reconnecting with familiar faces and making new connections. The sessions provided valuable insights, and the networking events were truly beneficial.”

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    “Just back from a vibrant two days at TradeTech FX USA in sunny Miami, Florida, February 14-15, and we're still buzzing from the energy and insights gained." -BidFX, Sponsor of TradeTech FX USA


    SAVE THE DATE

    TradeTech FX USA 2025 - 10 – 12 February 2025, JW Marriott Marquis, Miami

    TradeTech FX USA 2025 is already starting to take shape, with some sponsors already booked in for next year.

    Sponsorship opportunities are available for TradeTech FX USA 2025 now. If you want the chance to be introduced to your next client – get in touch with our team!

    Get in touch here

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