Traders Forum, Hong Kong
About this Event
About the Event
As global markets become increasingly interconnected, staying ahead requires more than just market intelligence, it demands meaningful conversations with the people shaping the future of trading.
Traders Forum Hong Kong is an exclusive afternoon forum designed for senior professionals across the buy side, sell side, exchanges, brokers, proprietary trading firms and fintechs. Taking place at 21/F Edinburgh Tower, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong, in the heart of one of Asia's leading financial centres, the event offers a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, explore market developments, and build valuable industry connections.
Over the course of four engaging hours, delegates will hear from industry leaders through keynote presentations, fireside conversations, and interactive panel discussions covering global market trends, electronic trading, market infrastructure, derivatives, emerging technologies, and the evolving trading landscape. The afternoon concludes with an exclusive networking reception, providing the perfect setting to continue conversations, strengthen relationships, and uncover new business opportunities.
Key Features
- Curated keynote sessions featuring influential voices from the global trading community
- Engaging panel discussions addressing today's most pressing market trends and opportunities
- Exclusive fireside conversations with senior executives and industry leaders
- Actionable insights into derivatives, electronic trading, market infrastructure, digital assets and financial innovation
- Interactive audience Q&A with leading market experts
- High-value networking with institutional investors, brokers, exchanges, fintech innovators and technology providers
- Premium networking reception to end the afternoon
Why Attend?
- Hear from industry leaders sharing practical insights and real-world perspectives on today's evolving markets.
- Expand your network by connecting with senior decision-makers from across the trading ecosystem.
- Discover what's next in trading technology, market structure and financial innovation.
- Exchange ideas with peers navigating similar market opportunities and challenges.
- Explore new partnerships with exchanges, brokers, technology providers and market participants from across Asia and beyond.
- Make the most of your afternoon with a focused programme designed to deliver valuable insights and meaningful conversations—without taking you away from the markets for an entire day.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Registration and Networking
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
Opening Remarks
Info: Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global
🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:25 PM
Global Economic Outlook and implications for Hong Kong
Info: Alicia García-Herrero, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific and Middle East, Natixis corporate & Investment Banking
Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global
Speaker TBA
🕑: 04:25 PM - 04:40 PM
India’s Growth Story: Unlocking Opportunities in a High-Growth Market
Info: Jayprakash Gupta, Co- Founder, Dhan
Balaji Subramanian, Partner, PwC Hong Kong
Moderator: Paul MacGregor,Executive Director, Arjun Global
🕑: 04:40 PM - 04:50 PM
Trading Two Markets, One Metal: Arbitrage Between Hong Kong and Singapore Gold
Info: Russel Roberston, Chief Business Development Officer, Abaxx commodity Futures Exchange & Clearinghouse
🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:10 PM
AI & the Future of Financial Markets: From Innovation to Execution
Info: Matt Huang, Head of Research and Development, BANDS Financial Limited
Altaf Rehmani, Generative AI Ambassador & APAC Lead, HSBC
Matt Sherman, Senior Strategic Lead, Financial Services, Alpha Sense
Moderator: Nikolay Stanchev, Arjun Global
🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:20 PM
Fireside Chat : Implications of Proposed Tax Changes in Hong Kong for fund sec
Info: Venessa Chan,Financial Services Tax Leader, PwC Hong Kong
Moderator: Paul MacGregor,Executive Director, Arjun Global
🕑: 05:20 PM - 05:40 PM
Investor Panel: Deploying Capital Across Global Markets
Info: Daniel Rupp, Founder & CIO, Parkway Capital Limited
Gordon Tsui, Managing Director & Head of Fixed Income, Ping An of China Asset Management
Hayden Briscoe, Head of Hong Kong Asset Management & Head of APAC Multi-Asset Portfolio Management, UBS Asset Management
Daniel Jim, Senior Adviser, Chartwell Family Partners
Moderator: Daniel Xystus, CIO Arc Orient Pacific Capital
🕑: 05:40 PM - 06:00 PM
Alpha Panel: Hunting Alpha in a Changing Global Market
Info: Joanne Lim, Head of Trading, APAC, Jain Global
Minxiong Liao, Managing Director, Senior Economist, TS Lombard
Matt Sherman, Senior Strategic Lead, Financial Services, Alpha Sense
Moderator: Nikolay Stanchev, Arjun Global
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking Drinks
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 434.07
