Industry Workshop: Launching a High Frequency Trading Firm and Trends in FX, FI and Futures HF Tra

Starting your own high frequency trading firm is not easy. Where do you begin? Legal matters are a significant piece of the puzzle and rapidly consume time and money. Technology and infrastructure decisions are the cornerstone for success and the consequences of poor decision making can be devastating. The need to establish a relationship with a prime broker, clearing firm, executing counterparty and relevant ECN/exchange can be a daunting and capital intensive task. Spending time on legal, technology and trading relationships takes away from valuable time that can otherwise be devoted to trading. The forum will also explore current and future trends in the FX, Fixed Income and Futures high frequency trading space. It is critical to be current on today's constantly shifting market dynamic in order to successfully operate a trading firm. Our market experts share their valuable insights and perspectives on the ever-changing landscape. Join us for this practical and interactive event which provides you with essential information to help you focus quickly and efficiently on the business of trading, and addresses key issues for launching a successful high frequency trading business.

A G E N D A 4:45 pm - Registration 5:10 pm - 5:15 pm - Introduction 5:15 pm - 5:55 pm - Sessions A, B, C running simultaneously 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm - Sessions A, B, C running simultaneously 6:45 pm - 7:25 pm - Sessions A, B, C running simultaneously 7:25 pm - 7:30 pm - Conclusion 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Networking Reception Breakout Session A: Key Legal and Other Considerations in Setting up Your Own Firm Facilitated by Alan Schwarz, President & COO, Trading Cross Connects This breakout session addresses: Corporate - company setup Intellectual Property - IP issues to consider when departing from your current employer Tax - how to set up your company in the most tax efficient manner Employment Matters - non-competes, non-solicits, confidentiality considerations Subject Matter Experts include: Mitch Rabinowitz, Partner, Crowell & Moring Jim Fischer, Associate, Drinker Biddle Henry Lebowitz, Partner, Fried Frank Richard Kaltenbach, Senior Counsel, ICAP Breakout Session B: Establishing Counterparty and ECN Relationships Moderator - Paul Zubulake, Senior Analyst, AITE Group This breakout session addresses relationships with: Prime Brokers and Banks Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and Futures Exchanges and ECN's Co-location, hosting and telecom service providers Subject Matter Experts include: Dave Reid, Director FX Prime Brokerage, Citi Representative, Currenex Representative, ICAP's BrokerTec Additional panelist to be confirmed Breakout Session C: Infrastructure and Technology Needs Facilitated by TBD This breakout session addresses: Developing and implementing a solid low latency model Building vs. buying a superior system Evaluating the best proximity and hosting solutions Advances and trends in HF technology Subject Matter Experts include: Timothy James, Professional Services Manager, Aegisoft Gray Lorig, CIO, Trading Cross Connects Kevin Houston, Chairman, Rapid Addition Will Mechem, Managing Director, WJT Global Solutions Who Will be Attending the Event: Proprietary Trading Desks Hedge Funds Commodity Trading Advisors Portfolio Managers Broker/Dealers Technology Firms Advisory Firms Event Venue: Westin New York 270 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-201-2700 For further information, contact info@TheMankoffCompany.com. Registration is complimentary to those who meet qualification requirements