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FPL Canadian Electronic Trading Conference 2007:
Find out what you need to know in a rapidly changing securities marketplace
Register today: www.eTradingCanada.ca
May 31 – June 1, Hilton Toronto Hotel, Downtown
The securities marketplace is undergoing fundamental change. Ongoing disruptions of marketplace structures, the effect on trading across security types, and the need for an adjustment in trading approaches both globally and in Canada are key issues right now.
Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how Canadian and global electronic trading leaders are adapting – and profiting.
Plus, gain an insight into the environmental issues that are impacting investment decisions and presenting new trading opportunities. Keynote speaker Don Drummond, Senior Vice President, Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group will offer his perspective on market-based solutions to protect the environment.
Receive continuing education credits:
• CFA(7.5 PD credit hours)
• IDA (pending)
• The Law Society of Upper Canada (8.5 credit hours).
Sessions include:
• Connecting the Dots: How Ready Is the FIX Value Chain for Complete Electronic Fixed Income Transaction Management? This session will address how to most effectively manage fixed income transactions in a world of various fixed income liquidity pools. There are over 100 trading platforms, serving 4 different trading needs from inter-dealer to issuer, to dealer/investor and 4 trading methods from order driven to auction. Participants will discuss the reasons for the major ongoing growth in fixed income electronic trading and how FIX is facilitating this growth.
• Canadian and Global Regulatory Initiatives on Best Execution; Including TREATS, RegNMS, MiFID and Trade Matching. Many regulatory initiatives are impacting how investment firms and brokers operate. Most of these are addressing electronic trading impacts and opportunities. It is essential to understand what is driving these new regulations and how you must respond.
For the full agenda & to register go to www.eTradingCanada.ca