Liquid Markets: Third front in forex will emerge from China

Greg Secker, CEO, Knowledge to Action and Learn to Trade

In 2003, Greg Secker quit his job in the city to set up his own trading floor. Since then he has shared the secrets of his success around the world through his training companies Knowledge to Action and Learn to Trade. Greg describes how he transformed his one-time hobby into a multinational business, and explains why it’s so important to actively help new traders cross the bridge from trading theory to practical application.

Sophie May, Head of Investor Relations, Banc de Binary

In 2008 the SEC legalised the trading of binary options through an exchange, rather than simply over the counter. As demand for retail access has grown, so have the platforms available. Sophie May talks about the origins of Banc de Binary, the reasons why binary trading has seen such significant growth since its regulation, and the broker’s plans to improve its client offering in 2013.

Gerald Dannhaeuser, Global Head of FX Sales, Commerzbank Corporates & Markets

As the European debt crisis continues, there is a lot of volatility in the currency markets and widespread debate on the subject of currency wars. Gerald Dannhaeuser of Commerzbank Corporates & Markets discusses the outlook for the EURUSD in light of this, how the industry is moving further towards electronic trading with a broader global reach, and the importance of the Asian market in today’s investment climate.

Stan Klebaner, Chief Business Development Officer, FinFX

With Italy’s recent national election, Japan’s monetary easing and the UK’s downgrade, the currency markets have seen some interesting movements, and growing numbers of private investors now have a route to market through retail platforms such as FinFX. Chief Business Development Officer Stan Klebaner outlines its tremendous growth since it began in 2010 with a focus on the underserved Nordic region, its ranges of products for both retail and institutional investors, and plans to expands its global footprint.

Doron Cohen, Co-CEO, Leverate

Foreign exchange is the most traded asset class in the world, which means growing opportunities for brokers and a demand for software solutions to match them. At the forefront of this is Leverate, one of the largest providers of technology to retail forex brokers. Co-CEO Doron Cohen explains how it has championed innovation above all else, and the “paradigmatic shift” in the industry towards social trading, where traders will thrive in large communities with transparent access to data.

Terry Thompson, President, FX Primus

How can foreign exchange traders ensure they keep to their plan, and not react emotionally to unexpected market movements? By using the latest strategic software, says Terry Thompson. He explains how FX Primus’ technology innovations are helping its clients trade smarter; and how the retail forex industry is building trust with its traders, by being more transparent and moving away from the ‘market-maker’ model.

Loucas Marangos, CEO, TFI Markets

The global forex market transacts around $2trn a day. Although it is largely dominated by institutional investors, individuals are increasingly taking their chances. Loucas Marangos discusses the factors which have made the industry so successful in recent years, and outlines what sets TFI Markets apart from its competitors.

Andrew Barnett and Peter Elsworth, Co-Founders, LTG Goldrock

The foreign exchange market is worth $4trn globally and is considered to be the largest financial market in the world. An attractive prospect to investors, many people can enter the market lacking awareness of its disciplines, and can struggle to make money as a result. Andrew Barnett and Peter Elsworth outline LTG Goldrock’s mission to educate investors in managing their money properly and “beat the industry benchmark,” and discuss the status of the Australian dollar in light of the euro debt crisis and slowing growth in China.

Simon Smith, Research Director, FxPro

Foreign exchange is becoming more widely recognised as an asset class, providing a means for portfolio managers to diversify risk. Simon Smith discusses how forex demands a constantly evolving trading style, the advantages of ECN, and how FxPro plans to develop in the second half of 2012.