RISE OF THE MACHINE: TRADING IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Join ACI UK and UBS on June 26 2019 to debate the rise and rise of automation, algos and AI in the trading room. This event will kick off with a keynote presentation “Are Robots Taking My Job?” by Mark Goodman, Head of Electronic Execution, UBS, followed by a cross-industry panel debate on the impact of increased ‘electronification’ on market liquidity, regulation and behaviour.
“….there is no deep difference between what can be achieved by a biological brain and what can be achieved by a computer. It therefore follows that computers can, in theory, emulate human intelligence — and exceed it” Professor Stephen Hawking
Moderated by industry ‘legend’ Gavin Wells, our panel includes James O’Connor, Head of FX & MM Desk, Bank of England; Richard Turner, Senior Trader, Insight Investment; Nicolas Bader, GIC and Dr Pierre Vermaak, Executive Director, Strategic Development Lab, Quants, UBS.
Agenda
18:00 – 18:30 Registration
18:30 – 19:30 Keynote and Panel
19:30 – 20:30 Drinks reception
Venue
UBS, 5 Broadgate, EC2M 2QS
Next Step FX: Promoting Career Opportunities for Women in Foreign Exchange
ACI UK is delighted to be a supporting partner for this industry event, a first of its kind GFXD event showcasing how the evolution of the Foreign Exchange (FX) market is creating opportunities for a rewarding career in FX, hosted by AFME. The afternoon event programme will cover the transformation of the FX market over the last five to ten years, as well as highlight mid- to long term industry trends and how they are driving new opportunities for FX careers in areas such as sales, trading, operations, legal, analytics, technology and project management
Speakers and panellists include: Simon Manwaring, Chair of the Global FX Division, GFMA and Global Head of FX, Natwest Markets; Thalia Chryssikou, Co-head of Global Sales Strats & Structuring across FICC and Equities, Goldman Sachs; Andreas Hauser, Bank of England; Sian Hurrell, Head of FICC Europe & Global Head of FX, RBC Capital Markets; Katie Martin, Financial Times and AFME’s James Kemp.
Panel discussions with leading industry speakers will be followed by a structured networking reception, which will offer a unique opportunity to network with FX leaders as well as to get advice from HR professionals employed by the leading FX banks.
For event Agenda and details of other speakers, click here.
To register to attend this event, click here.
Who Should Attend
Women with 5+ years of career experience interested in exploring opportunities in the Foreign Exchange industry.
You may be:
- Considering a move into FX from elsewhere in financial services
- Interested in how a career in other industries can position you for a move to FX
- Looking to return after a career break
- Already working in FX and interested in the latest developments
The 21st ACI UK Charity Golf Day will take place on Monday 8 July 2019. Responding to your feedback, we have made some exciting changes to the day. The key change is the venue – for the first time we will be playing at King’s Hill Golf Club (http://www.kingshillgolf.com) in Kent (close to junction 4 of the M20).
Other changes this year include:
* Team entry (four ball) and full programme of activity – just £800
* New Texas Scramble format
* Buffet lunch and prize-giving
* Guest attendee – previous recipient of ACI UK funded Variety Sunshine Coach
To enter a team and/or support this fabulous day in aid of Variety, register your interest now at golf@aci-uk.com
Save the Date for the ACI UK’s late Summer reception for members and guests at the glorious rooftop area of the Doubletree by Hilton by the Tower of London. More details to be published in due course but put this date in your calendars now.
Find out more about this fantastic learning experience here.
Download registration form here.
The industry-acclaimed, participant-loved ACI UK Dealing Simulation Course will run from 9-14 September 2019, once more at the Marriott Bexleyheath. An intensive, residential course combining hands-on, simulated OTC trading with presentations from market experts on all aspects of life in today’s financial markets – regulation, operations, technical analysis, codes and compliance and more – this unique learning experience is very highly rated by attendees (and their organisations).
The 58th ACI World Congress will be held from 3rd to 5th October 2019 at the Grand Ballroom, Hilton, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The congress is hosted by the Sri Lanka Forex Association (SLFA), an ACI FMA affiliated association. Go to Sri Lanka Forex Association (SLFA) for Congress agenda, speakers, sponsor infornation, partner programme, registration fees, hotel and accommodation information and online visa application.
Registration fee structure:
- Early Bird (up to 15th May 2019) USD 850/-
- 16TH May to 30TH June 2019 USD 1000/-
- 01st July – 31st August 2019 USD 1,250/-
- Spot registration (on availability) USD 1,500/-