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Jim Cochrane

Director ITG Analytics
ITG

Jim Cochrane is a Director in the ITG Analytical Products and Research group, the ITG TCA(r) for FX product manager. Transaction cost analysis is a perfect role for someone who has devoted his professional career to advising decision-makers on risks and strategy as well as the collection, analysis and dissemination of data and intelligence. In this role, he has the opportunity to not only help design a comprehensive analytical tool to study the 4-trillion dollar FX market, but also to consult with asset managers regarding foreign exchange trading costs and trading efficiency.

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Day 1

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

08:50 Chair person's opening remarks

09:50 360° Perspective: European and US perspectives on recent market changes and impacts on FX

One of the biggest challenges facing any large organisation today is how to adapt to the new market structure, regulatory landscape and influx of new technologies. This market leading panel will give you a 360 degree perspective on how the industry is adapting their desks to respond to these trends. Attend this session to find out:

How has the impact of regulation affected the various parties in the industry and how have they had to develop their trading operations?
How are people deploying and obtaining resources in their firm to put the necessary systems and processes in place?
Defining how the market structure has evolved over the last 12 months and how the buy and sell side have adapted their trading desks
What technologies are key growth areas and essential to survive the new FX market?
Have counterparts had enough education to be able to successfully operate in the new environment?

11:40 360° Perspective: How can you manage conflicts in EMIR and Dodd Frank to ensure clients globally receive a uniform service?

With the lack of cohesion amongst regulatory bodies across jurisdictions, the FX industry is presented with a major challenges to achieve global compliance. This high level panel combines US and European experts on regulations to ensure you can prepare your desk for compliance. Attend this session to find out

What are the similarities and differences of the two regulations?
Issues encountered in cross-border transactions and how to overcome them
How can regulators clear up cross border rules and applications with overseas regulators?
Should the SEC, CFTC, ESMA and ISDA work to implement a one glove fits all system or should the two regulations remain independent?

14:00 Synergy Workshop How to make the most of your Transaction Cost Analysis to save costs and improve execution

Jim Cochrane is an expert in Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) and has devoted his professional career to advising decision-makers on risks and strategy as well as the collection, analysis and dissemination of data and intelligence. In this role at ITG, he has had opportunity to help design a comprehensive analytical tool to study the 4-trillion dollar FX market, alongside consulting asset managers regarding foreign exchange trading costs and trading efficiency. Attend this workshop to learn:

How did TCA begin in FX and what should you be expecting from your current TCA model?
How can the buy side use TCA tools to measure the market and reduce trading costs?
Powerful real-time TCA- How to use TCA to optimise your trading strategies and stay ahead in the market
How can you use TCA to establish the best algorithms in different trading scenarios?
The future of TCA- How will TCA develop to optimise your pre-trade and execution strategies

TradeTech FX USA 2015 (past event)