Christoph Hock, Head Multi-Asset Trading at Union Investments
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Christoph Hock


Head Multi-Asset Trading
Union Investments

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Buy Side Only Platform Evaluation Day- September 13th 2016

Friday, December 9th, 2016


12:45 Buy Side Perspective Panel Discussion: Determining your wish list for partnering with new FX platforms

  • When evaluating platforms, what are the key areas you should be testing and looking out for?

  • What different platform models can help you prosper in a new electronic environment?

  • How can you establish what platform is best suited to fit into your current workflow?

  • What questions should you be asking to fully understand the pros and cons of each initiative?

17:25 Wrap Up Session And Verdict: Take part in our live vote on what you need from an FX trading platform

Audience Interaction - Complimentary drinks will be served during this final session

Rising Above The Current Market Order – 14th September 2016

Monday, January 9th, 2017


09:00 Keynote Buy Side Interview: Adapting To Today’s Multifaceted FX Ecosystem - How Can You Best Prepare Your Trading And Portfolio Management Functions To Survive And Thrive?

Union Investment is one of Europe’s leading asset managers. Christoph manages trading activities for the entire portfolio including: cash equities, fixed income, fund and ETF business, FX, listed and OTC derivatives, and securities lending, with extensive experience in portfolio management and trading. Christoph won the award for Head of Trading – Europe at the 2016 Alpha Trader Forum, and is on the TradeTech FX 2016 Advisory Board.

  • Getting MiFID ready: What factors need to be taken into consideration to create an effective best execution policy that is not just a tick boxing activity? Have the timeline delays made the implementation of requirements more realistic?

  • Achieving a fully compliant trading desk: What are the key regulation requirements and timelines you need to be prepared for now and in the future?

  • Addressing the liquidity crunch: how can the differing channels of electronic platforms and aggregators add true value to your business? Which non-traditional liquidity providers are proving their worth? How did the Brexit decision impact liquidity and how do we expect it to impact trading going forward?’

  • Keeping up with the latest technology trends in e-FX trading: which new technologies can truly add value for the buy side and where does the industry need to further innovate?

  • Identifying the evolving buy side trader skill set: how can your traders gain a more holistic view of the overall business i.e. taking into account collateral and risk exposure to ensure all trading decisions are based on overall business profitability?