14 November 2024

Join us on-site in Singapore. As part of the Derivatives Forum series, we’re pleased to announce our first Derivatives Insight Asia. We’re looking forward to welcoming you in Singapore.

We’ll focus on the following topics:

  • The Macroeconomic Outlook & Implications for Europe

  • Challenges in global markets – what's next Europe?

  • Why you should have a look at the European energy markets

  • Investing in European and global benchmarks

  • Opportunities in futurized derivatives markets across asset classes

Derivatives Asia Insight 2024 will be an in-person event, enabling you to take full advantage of exclusive opportunities to network and discuss the regional and global trends in the derivatives markets with your industry peers.

Attendance is prioritized for sponsoring firms and buy-side participants. You must register to secure a seat - registrations are subject to approval.

Join us on Thursday, 14 November 2024

Registration

Agenda

12:00 - 13:15
Networking Lunch & Registration
13:15 - 13:20
Welcome & Housekeeping

Josephine Gallagher, Presenter, Trader TV

13:20 - 13:25
Welcome remarks

Mezhgan Qabool, Head of Business Development and Sales, APAC and Middle East, Eurex

13:25 - 13:45
Keynote: The macroeconomic outlook and implications for Europe

Olivier d'Assier, Lead principal, Investment Decision Research, SimCorp

13:45 - 14:30
Fireside Chat: Challenges in global markets — what's next Europe?

Our esteemed panelists will discuss political and macro-economic developments within the EU and beyond and the implications for the financial markets​​

  • What is the assessment of European policy response to rising inflation, the risks and opportunities?​

  • How will the geo-political situation will affect derivatives trading and volatilities in global and European market?​

  • How are diversification, alpha generation and risk management evolving in a changing macro environment?

Moderator: Josephine Gallagher, Presenter, Trader TV

Speakers:​

  • Jens Quiram, Global Head of FIC Derivatives & Repo Sales, Eurex

  • Arun Singhal, Chief Investment Officer, Indicus Capital

  • Buyside speaker - name to be confirmed

    Further speakers to be announced shortly​

14:30 - 15:00
Networking & Tea break
15:00 - 15:15
Keynote: Energy markets – why should you have a look at the European energy markets?

Speaker:
Zhi Rui (Ray) Ang, Chief Executive Officer, EEX Asia

15:15 - 16:00
Panel: Investing in European and global benchmarks

Has investing in Europe become more attractive in light or despite the current economic environment?​
This panel explores some of the recent investment trends, opportunities arising from European, Asian and global benchmarks – and derivatives. At the same time as investors in Asia are looking to Europe, the appeal of broad-based indexes is on the rise - and the shifting focus to the Magnificent 7 and the European Granolas.​

  • Are we seeing a shift of traditional benchmarks to new benchmarks? Is there a comeback for sustainability in that context? ​

  • Derivatives on semiconductors and more - what are the new products available for Asian investors?​

  • How to manage risk in an environment of increased geopolitical, interest rate and currency volatility?​

  • Bringing QIS back into focus: The Power of Derivatives​

Moderator: Josephine Gallagher, Presenter, Trader TV

Speakers:​

  • Mike Duncan, Senior investment officer, SingLife

  • Phillip Yeo, International Head of Product Development and Management, Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited

  • Kris Hopkins, Head of Buyside, Equity & Index Sales Asia, Eurex

  • Nicholas Lent, Managing Director and Head of APAC Equity Derivatives, Société Générale

    Further speakers to be announced shortly

16:00 - 16:45
Panel: Opportunities in futurized derivatives markets across asset classes

Futurization has brought new products and instruments into the realm of listed derivatives. But what opportunities remain and how are they being developed? This panel will discuss and analyze the shift from OTC to capital efficient cleared markets.​​

  • Futurization and how the buyside benefits from capital and margin efficiencies ​

  • Dynamics of STIRs - how are the competitive dynamics, and the choice between €STR, EURIBOR and OTC alternatives, such as €STR OIS playing out?

  • How has futurization transformed equity index derivatives markets?​

Moderator: Josephine Gallagher, Presenter, Trader TV

Speakers:​

  • Stefan Ullrich, SVP, FIC Sales APAC, Eurex

  • Patrick Leung, Head of FI/FX Trading Asia, BlackRock Global Markets
    Further speakers to be announced shortly​

16:45 - 17:00
Closing Remarks
17:00 - 21:00
Networking Drinks & Reception

Little Island Brewing Co @ South Beach

Speakers

Zhi Rui (Ray) Ang
Chief Executive Officer, EEX Asia
Olivier d'Assier
Lead principal, Investment Decision Research, SimCorp
Mike Duncan
Senior Vice President, Investment Office, Singlife
Josephine Gallagher
Presenter, Trader TV
Kris Hopkins
Head of Buyside, Equity & Index Sales Asia, Eurex
Nicholas Lent
Managing Director and Head of APAC Equity Derivatives, Société Générale
Patrick Leung
Head of FI/FX Trading Asia, BlackRock Global Markets
Mezhgan Qabool
Head of Business Development and Sales, APAC and Middle East, Eurex
Jens Quiram
Global Head of FIC Derivatives & Repo Sales, Eurex
Arun Singhal
Chief Investment Officer, Indicus Capital
Stefan Ullrich
SVP, FIC Sales APAC, Eurex
Phillip Yeo
International Head of Product Development and Management, Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited

Conference

Raffles Hotel

34 Seah St
188391 Singapore

Palm Ballroom
Seah Street Entrance

Networking Drinks & Reception

Little Island Brewing Co @ South Beach

South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Road, #B1-16
189768 Singapore

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Contact

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