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Welcome to the FPL Americas Trading Conference

organized by FIX Protocol Ltd.

Created by the American Trading Community, for the American Trading Community

Global Multi-Asset Trading: Simplifying the Complexity

 

 

"FPL events are a great forum to hear about advances in the electronic trading space throughout the transaction process and across the distinct asset classes.”
Tom Brown, Manager, Trade Support, RBC Global Asset Management

"FPL events are a 'must' for the e-trading community to gather and address critical issues impacting our businesses. I've found the topics to be closely aligned with current market trends and challenges, and the panelists to be highly knowledgeable in discussing matters that are timely and relevant.”
Brian Lees, AVP, Application Development Manager, The Capital Group Companies

"Today’s global financial markets are complex and interlinked, so we have to be increasingly creative about our approach in building electronic trading solutions.  Attending FPL's conferences year after year has afforded me great opportunities to build stronger networks with industry professionals, as well as share perspectives and ideas that positively impact my business.”
Greg Wood, Director of Algorithmic Trading for Listed Derivatives and Foreign Exchange, Deutsche Bank Securities

"Time and again, FPL has successfully provided a forum for industry participants from various professional backgrounds to gather and discuss perspectives on key issues we face in today’s global markets. The conference agenda consistently reflects current trends and challenges as presented and debated by regarded professionals with expertise in the business, technology and operational domains of financial services.”
Bill Hebert, Co-Chair FPL Global Education and Marketing Committee, Principal Partner, Alpha Omega Financial Systems

"I've long been a supporter of FPL conferences and continue to actively participate on the committees to help shape content that is truly relevent to the electronic trading industry. year after year the roster of speakers and topics discussed continue to be a top factor in choosing to sponsor these events..”
Jim Northey, Co-Chair FPL Americas Regional Committee, Co-Founder, The LaSalle Technology Group, LLC


"FPL have consistently produced top-quality trading events and the Americas conference is no exception. Relevant topics, highly-regarded speakers, and a focus on electronic trading across asset classes make it a 'must attend"'event for my firm.”
Andrew Karsgaard, Co-Chair FPL Canadian Subcommittee, Vice President, Quantitative Execution Service, BMO Capital Markets

“We've attended the FPL Americas conference for the past three years and found that the program and speakers consistently attract the senior level audience we target. We've made connections at each event that turned into new business.”
Candyce Edelen, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, PropelGrowth

 

“Savvis has sponsored and exhibited at a number of FPL events, which offer a very effective means of connecting with key trading participants and technologists within the financial markets.”
Tony Kroell, V.P., Product Marketing, Savvis

 

 

 


2012 Lead Sponsor:

 

Building upon the tremendous success of past events held across the Americas region (in cities including Toronto, Boston, New York, Chicago, Mexico City and Sao Paulo), FPL is excited to return to New York with the annual FPL Americas Trading Conference. With an allocation of free passes available to FPL Member firms and representatives of the buy-side, this 'must attend' full-day event will provide delegates with the opportunity to:

  • Explore the key issues that will impact your firm's ability to trade in the coming year, through seperate agenda streams (business and technical)

  • Benefit from an agenda created through the volunteer efforts of senior representatives from the Americas trading community

  • Hear the thoughts and impartial perspectives of over 50 leading experts on the issues that matter to your firm

  • Attend an event that has been created with substantial industry involvement and feedback to guarantee value for buy-side, sell-side, exchange/ECN and vendor delegates

  • Meet and connect with 550+ key decision makers who are expected to attend through continual networking opportunities during the day and at the well-attended post-event drinks reception
  • Visit the region's leading brokers, trading platforms and technology providers in the packed exhibit hall where they will showcase their latest innovations