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Michael DuCharme

Head of Currency Strategy
Russell Investments

Michael DuCharme is Head of Currency Strategy for the investment services group within Russell Investments. Michael assists external clients with developing strategies for managing currency risk, reducing foreign exchange transaction costs, and minimizing operational work load.

An expert in foreign exchange, Michael wrote “First Steps in Foreign Exchange Transaction Cost Analysis” published in The Journal of Performance Measurement. He has been frequently quoted in the media including Institutional Investor, FundFire, aiCIO, Bloomberg, Pensions & Investments and other publications.

Michael is a licensed registered representative, FINRA Series 7, 55, and 66 and is a member of Russell Implementation Service Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser and FINRA member firm.

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Day 1

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

14:25 Buy Side Perspective from Russell Investments: Upheaval in the Currency Markets – What can the buy side do?

The buy-side community has been buffeted by turmoil in the foreign exchange market. Standard practices like trading at the London 4pm fix are being questioned. Investors are under increasing pressure to reduce costs and operational risk but find that traditional ways to trade currencies can’t meet these objectives. The buy-side is searching for new ways to trade and turning to technology to avoid the problems of the past. Attend this buy side insight from Russell Investments where they will discuss:

A historical perspective of trading at the London 4pm fix
What trading practices are now a thing of the past?
What clients are demanding and what technology is best suited to help?
What is the role of a fiduciary in foreign exchange dealing?