| Time |
Session |
| 09:00 |
Welcome Remarks
Eugene Budovsky, Co-Chair, Australia Working Group, FIX Trading Community, and Head of Low Touch Equities Execution, Australia, Credit Suisse
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| 09:05 |
The Applications of AI and Data Analytics in Finance and Trading
• Examples of AI and Data Analytics in Finances
• AI and Technical and Alternative Data
• What AI needs to be able to add value
• AI in trading – what and how?
Panelists:
- David Bighel, Business Lead, Data Analytics, ASX – Australian Securities Exchange
- Matt Moore, Executive Director, Head of Australian Sales, Instinet Australia Pty Ltd.
- Thomas Starke, CEO, AAAQuants
- Mary-Anne Williams, Distinguished Professor, Director, The Magic Lab at UTS
Moderator:
Damian Bierman, Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Technical Subcommittee, FIX Trading Community, and Head of Asia-Pacific, Portfolio Management & Trading Solutions, FactSet Research Systems
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| 09:45 |
Transparency: Liquidity’s Friend or Foe
• Defining transparency
• Regulator’s view on transparency
• What did we learn from RG97
• Advantages and disadvantages of data proliferation
• The impact of different venue types and execution protocols on liquidity
(buyside to buyside, block matching, periodic auctions, CLOB, RFQ etc.)
• How has the increased transparency and data proliferation impacted the market participant mix
• Impact on technology costs – are some participants disadvantaged?
Panelists:
- Benjamin Cohn-Urbach, Senior Specialist, Market Infrastructure, ASIC
- Carole Comerton-Forde, Professor of Finance, Head of School of Banking and Finance, UNSW Business School
- Andrew Taylor, Senior Trader, AllianceBernstein
Moderator:
Susannah Wood, Executive Director, Head of Electronic Markets, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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| 10:25 |
Coffee Break |
| 10:55 |
Regional Market Developments
• MSCI – China A-share take up – An update
• Opportunities for superannuation funds to expand global exposure
Jessica Morrison, Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Exchanges and Regulatory Subcommittee, FIX Trading Community, and Execution Services Sales Asia, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
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| 11:10 |
The Applications of Blockchain – In Financial Markets and Beyond
• Typical challenges face in implementing Blockchain
• CHESS replacement
• Adoption of DLT. What can we learn from other non-finance projects
• Live and upcoming applications of DLT that worthwhile to watch out for
• Interoperability issues
Panelists:
- Dan Chesterman, Chief Information Officer, ASX – Australian Securities Exchange
- Sophie Gilder, Head of Experimentation: Blockchain & Embodied AI, Innovation Labs, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Benjamin Hall, Assistant Director (a/g), Department of Human Services
- Jan-Willem Ophof, Global Financial Services Technology Strategist, Microsoft
Moderator:
Alexandre Kech, Head of Securities & FX Markets, Asia Pacific, SWIFT
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| 11:50 |
Regulatory Update
• On-sites examinations and governance
• Cryptocurrency
Calissa Aldridge, Group Senior Manager of Market Conduct, Market Supervision, ASIC
|
| 12:10 |
Networking Lunch |
| 13:25 |
Man & Machine – Dream Team or Frankenstein’s Monster?
• Algorithms now outperform human judgment in many complex financial and non-financial decisions. Despite the apparent ascendency of machines, examples of successful human/algorithm combinations suggest an important (but different) on-going role for human judgment. However, the reality is less optimistic: many human/algorithm combinations actually under-perform unaided algorithms. In short, we often create Frankenstein’s monsters!
• What are the psychological barriers that can prevent us from creating effective human/machine combinations? What skills and mindsets must employees develop to be part of a dream team? And to foster the development of these teams, what supporting processes and cultures should organisations provide?
Simon Russell, Director, Behavioural Finance Australia
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| 14:00 |
Case Studies: Enhancing Next-Gen Enterprise Collaboration and Workflow
• Ecosystem to accelerate innovation and enhancing workflow
• Experience Sharing with building Symphony add-ins
Panelists:
- Dan Enstedt, Vice President Business Development, FlexTrade
- Jason Lapping, Head of International Equity Trading, Dimensional Fund Advisors
- Tim Moloney, Head of Financial Institutions, Markets Australia, ANZ
- Rebecca Rennie, Associate Director, Account Manager, MarkitSERV
- Suthan Sathkuru, Associate Director, Sales/Business Development, MarkitSERV
Moderator:
Andrew King, Head of Sales, Australia & New Zealand, Symphony Communication Services
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| 14:40 |
MiFID II Implications - Impacts on Trading, Future Regulatory Landscape and Technology
• Impact we are seeing in Asia on execution service offering
• Analytics required by buy side
• Impact of dark cap, trading impacts
• Best Execution and the growth of wheel models
• Impact of trading technologies
Panelists:
- Duncan Higgins, Managing Director, Head of Electronic Products, EMEA, ITG
- Joe Kassel, Global Head of Dealing & Exposure Management, AMP Capital
- Stephane Loiseau, Managing Director, Head of Cash Equities & Global Execution Services - Asia Pacific, Societe Generale - Global Markets
- Jessica Morrison, Co-Chair, Asia Pacific Exchanges and Regulatory Subcommittee, FIX Trading Community, and Execution Services Sales Asia, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
Moderator:
Arun Prasad, Head of Market Development, Enterprise & FX, Pacific, Refinitiv
|
| 15:20 |
Coffee Break |
| 15:50 |
Bringing Crypto into the Institutional Order Flow
• Level of institutional interests and why are institutional customers becoming interested in Crypto markets
• What are the differences between setting up a fund that manages digital assets vs “traditional” asset classes
• Role of technology and infrastructure, trading platforms
• Custodian arrangement and risk management (pre-trade and post-trade)
• Market characteristics and trading strategies
• Regulator’s views
Panelists:
- Richard Galvin, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Asset Capital Management
- Kerrie Ma, Senior Specialist, Market Enforcement, ASIC
- Adrian Przelozny, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Reserve
- Gerrit van Wingerden, Co-founder & CTO, Caspian
Moderator:
Justin Chow, Head of Business Development, Asia, Cumberland
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| 16:30 |
Buyside Trader's Panel Discussion
• Practical implications of earlier panel discussions on liquidity, regulation on trading practices and technology
• Evolution of the Trader's role, skillsets, relationships & influence within organisations
• Where to next - the future of trading and thoughts on today's discussions.
Panelists:
- Anu Kaarla, Dealer, Tribeca Investment Partners
- Michelle Molnar, Senior Vice President, Trader, Lazard Asset Management Pacific Co. (Sydney)
- Emma Quinn, Global Co-Head of Equity Trading, AllianceBernstein
- Shangitha Rajendran, Equity Trader, Vanguard
- Anna Ruut, Head of Dealing, Listed Equities, Macquarie Investment Management
Moderator:
Melissa Cooper, Head of Low Touch Sales, Advanced Execution Services, Markets, Credit Suisse
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| 17:15 |
Closing Remarks
Yemi Oluwi, Co-Chair, Australia Working Group, FIX Trading Community, and Consultant, ASX Limited |
