Benjamin Lesch

Senior Quantitative Analyst
MAN Investments

Ben is responsible for research and investment management in FX for AHL, a major systematic hedge fund. Differences in monetary policy between countries are a key input for many currency moves. Ben will be sharing his experiences in the session ‘Diverging Monetary Policies - What Opportunities And Risks Do The Current Broad Economic Movements Create For FX Portfolio Managers?’ on the 14th September. He is also on the TradeTech FX 2016 Advisory Board.

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Rising Above The Current Market Order – 14th September 2016

Monday, January 9th, 2017

12:05 Fireside Chat: Diverging Monetary Policies Post Brexit - What Opportunities And Risks Do The Current Broad Economic Movements Create For FX Portfolio Managers?

With increased instability in global financial markets, how have the underlying fundamentals changed?
Examining the current trends impacting commodities, China, Brexit, Central Bank policy, and liquidity conditions in the market
What is the tail risk associated with the UK voting itself out of the EU – is there a clear vulnerability for the sterling? Will London remain the global FX trading hub?
Will there be a significant amount of currency volatility over the next 12 months, another black swan event? If the franc shock 2.0 comes, will the market be ready?
What are the dangers and opportunities resulting from the macro landscape for investment managers?