FX Week Asia

Please note that this website holds all of the information for the 2009 event

The 2010 event is currently in production – as soon as the exact October date for 2010, venue, speakers and topics are confirmed, they will be posted here. In the meantime, please add this site to your favourites and browse the links to view the programme, speakers and sponsors of the 2009 event.

Generating alpha and hedging risks in Asia’s dynamic FX markets

The current state of Asia’s FX markets is marked by extreme volatility and the impact of central bank intervention around the world. The uncertain economic environment has weakened sentiments for exotic FX hedging instruments and the costs of hedging have increased. Against this backdrop, it is more essential than ever for corporate treasurers and fund managers to develop innovative hedging and alpha-generating strategies. FX liquidity providers, on the other hand, need to ensure their platforms are capable of reducing operating costs and enhancing efficiency.

The 5th annual FX Week Asia congress returns to provide the latest currency analysis, hedging tools and strategies as well as case studies to chase alpha within dislocated markets. Last year the event attracted a record-breaking attendance of over 250 executives from international and domestic banks, corporates, asset managers, hedge funds and insurance companies (Click here to read the list of companies represented).

This year’s congress will present a programme with enriched content and more thought-provoking speakers than ever.

Congress highlights include:

• The outlook for the US dollar and Euro in light of the recent implementation of government stimulus packages
• Are emerging market currencies too risky to tap?
• Latest innovation in currency hedging strategies
• Examining the possible consequences of the rise of a super-sovereign reserve currency
• Understanding correlation between FX and other asset classes
• Counterparty and liquidity risks in FX trading

PLUS an impressive list of confirmed speakers!

• Keynote address: S Pushpanathan, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community, ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST NATIONS (ASEAN)
• Major currencies masterclass: Callum Henderson, Managing Director, Global Head of FX Research, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
• Executive address: Dr. Byungdoo Sohn, Director, Foreign Exchange Market Division, International Finance Bureau, MINISTRY OF STRATEGY & FINANCE, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
• Special masterclass: Hans Genberg, Former Managing Director, HONG KONG MONETARY AUTHORITY and John Greenwood, Chief Economist, INVESCO