The leading European derivatives event

Welcome Remarks

Speakers:

• Robbert Booij, CEO, Eurex

Fireside Chat: Beyond the Curve: A Vision for Eurex in 2026

To kickstart the Derivatives Forum 2026, this fireside discussion explores what to expect from Eurex in 2026

Speakers:

• Robbert Booij, CEO, Eurex
• Matthias Graulich, Executive Board Member, Eurex

Moderator:

• Annette Weisbach, Correspondent Germany, CNBC

Fireside Chat: Connecting Regulated Markets and Digital Innovation: Unlocking Institutional Access

Join us for a fireside chat on how regulated infrastructure and crypto-native expertise are converging to create seamless access across traditional and digital asset markets. Explore the future of trading, custody, tokenization, and derivatives—and what this means for institutional liquidity and global connectivity.

Speakers:

• Carlo Kölzer, Group CEO, 360T Group, Global Head of FX & Digital Assets, Deutsche Börse Group
• Pier Procacci, Head of Institutional Product, Kraken

Moderator:

• Annette Weisbach, Correspondent Germany, CNBC

10:30 - 10:50

Keynote Deutsche Bank

Speaker: Gerald Podobnik, CFO Investment Bank and Corporate Bank, Deutsche Bank

Panel: Global Shifts, Local Stakes: Europe’s Role in a Changing World

In this traditional panel, leading market participants discuss political and macroeconomic developments within the EU and beyond, and their implications for financial markets. Amid ongoing geopolitical tension and rapid digitalization, the financial sector faces renewed opportunities and risks. Despite the potential for new investor capital ‘decoupling’ from US institutions, doubts remain over wider economic prospects and Europe's pace of innovation.

• What are the implications of global trade disputes and tariff policies on European financial markets, cross-border investment flows and derivatives usage?

• How is rapid technological change and geopolitical fragmentation reshaping risk management and investment strategies across Europe?

• How do leading financial institutions plan for the future?

• How can Europe attract more international investor capital?

Moderator: Annette Weisbach, Correspondent Germany, CNBC

Speakers:

• Thomas Book, Executive Board Member, Deutsche Börse Group
• Gerald Podobnik, CFO Investment Bank and Corporate Bank, Deutsche Bank
• Ann-Katrin Petersen, Chief Investment Strategist, Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Eastern Europe, BlackRock Investment Institute

Fireside Chat: Investment Outlook 2026: Insights from the Front Lines of Strategy and Research

This Fireside Chat offers a behind-the-scenes look at the most influential ideas and debates shaping strategic investment decisions for the year ahead.

• How are global macro complexity and regional dynamics creating risk and opportunities?

• Which geopolitical risks will drive long-term market trends, and which are overstated?

• What is the impact of technology and AI on investment processes?

Moderator: Martin Lück, Founder, Macro Monkey

Speakers:

• Vincent Mortier, Group Chief Investment Officer, Amundi
• Christian Müller-Glissmann, Head of Asset Allocation, GIR, Goldman Sachs
• Michael Krautzberger, CIO Public Markets, Allianz Global Investors

13:30 - 13:40

Transition Break

Panel: Market Structure & Liquidity: Navigating the Next Evolution

This session will explore how the evolving role of market makers is reshaping liquidity dynamics. The panel will look at the role market makers play in providing liquidity to the buy-side, reducing systemic risk and how their approach to liquidity and direct execution is likely to evolve.

• What does the future hold for liquidity in a changing landscape?

• How have broker lists changed and evolved in recent years?

• How will the liquidity landscape evolve in the coming years – more towards listed products or more complex OTC trades?

Moderator: Helen Bartholomew, Bureau Chief London, Risk.net

Speakers:

• Jan Boomaars, Global CEO, Optiver
• Robbert Booij, CEO, Eurex
• Frank Engels, Chief Investment Officer, Union Investment

Panel: Powering up: Opportunities in European Energy Derivatives

The increased diversification of participants in European energy and power derivatives markets has been a key trend in the market over the past five years. At the same time, volatility and market structure changes have brought new opportunities. This panel will explore the changing dynamics of the market and the key trends shaping the future.

• How has the diversification of participants changed European markets?

• How to access European and global energy markets?

• What are the key trends in the European power markets?

Moderator: Will Mitting, Founder, Acuiti

Speakers:

• Benjamin Eckert, Head of Brokerage & Clearing, UniCredit
• Tobias Paulun, Chief Executive Officer, European Commodity Clearing
• Bernhard Walter, Head of Market Design & Regulatory Affairs, EnBW
• Adam Watson, Director - Product Lead, S&P Global Market Intelligence

Panel: Charting the Retail Journey: Past, Present, Future

Retail investors are increasingly using sophisticated financial instruments, including listed derivatives. This panel brings together leading experts to analyze the current state of retail listed derivatives trading in Europe, exploring opportunities and challenges for growth.

• How do retail investors currently interact with European derivatives?

• How can Europe stimulate more retail participation?

• Is regulation fit for purpose with respect to retail investors trading listed derivatives?

Moderator: Lara Shevchenko, Market Structure policy advisor, EPTA

Speakers:

• Markus Strauch, Global Head of Trading & Digital Assets, Bitpanda
• Jan Heyder, Senior Sales Manager, CapTrader
• Doeko Doets, EU Head of Prime Client Relationships, ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
• Markus-Alexander Flesch, Member of EGAG Executive Board, Eurex

13:40 - 14:25

Deep Dive: Regulatory Reporting in Transition: The latest from ESMA & Practical Insights on EMIR, MiFIR and the Road Ahead

The regulatory reporting landscape is undergoing significant transformation, with firms expected to manage evolving requirements while maintaining high-quality, accurate submissions. This session will examine ESMA’s latest updates to EMIR and MiFIR reporting, focusing on both the practical challenges and the opportunities arising from these changes. In this session, speakers will:

• Break down the latest ESMA updates, including key changes to EMIR and MiFIR reporting requirements.

• Explore the wider regulatory reporting landscape, focusing on implementation challenges, supervisory expectations, and data-quality considerations.

• Share practical and actionable insights to help firms prepare effectively for the upcoming changes and strengthen their reporting frameworks.

Speakers:

• Matthew Vincent, Managing Director, Kaizen
• Tim Hartley, EMIR Reporting Director, Kaizen
• John Graham, Senior Director of Regulation, FIA

14:30 - 14:55

Fireside Chat: Strengthening the foundation of the EU Clearing Ecosystem

Moderator: Philip Alexander, Risk Management Editor, Risk.net

Speaker: Klaus Löber, Chair of the CCP Supervisory Committee, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

15:05 - 15:50

Panel: Beyond 2026: The European Clearing Landscape

European clearing markets are undergoing a structural shift as investors seek to take advantage of capital efficiencies and the attractiveness of trading in a cleared environment. This panel discusses the state of clearing from OTC IRD to STIRs , FX and Repo.

• Beyond EMIR 3.0 - what’s next in the European Clearing space?

• What defines quality liquidity in today’s markets — and how are buy-side participants rethinking execution strategies?

• Understanding clearing and connectivity – what is the infrastructure behind the liquidity?

Moderator: Rebekah Tunstead, Staff writer, Risk.net

Speakers:

• Jens Quiram, Global Head of Sales & Marketing, Eurex
• Elke Wenzler, Head of Trading, MEAG
• Gordon Alexander, Global Head of Workflow Solutions & Listed Derivatives and Clearing, Deutsche Bank
• Scott O'Malia, CEO, ISDA

15:05 - 15:50

Panel: Europe’s Defense , AI & Quantum computing - Forces Shaping Markets

This session explores three of 2025’s most influential thematic trends: European defense, artificial intelligence (AI), and the emerging role of quantum computing. Defense spending and AI have already delivered exceptional performance, driven by structural shifts and transformative innovation. Quantum computing, while still early-stage, is increasingly seen as a strategic enabler - without requiring a complete overhaul of existing systems. The discussion shall highlight strategies, valuation frameworks, and long-term growth drivers for these themes.

• How is European defense investment impacting European markets?

• Is there an AI bubble and how are valuations likely to evolve in 2026 and beyond?

• How are firms thinking about capital allocations in 2026 considering the key trends?

Moderation: Matthias Knab, CEO, Opalesque

Speakers:

• Ladi Williams, Head of Thematics and Alternative Strategies, STOXX
• Varia Pechurina, Lead Institutional Strategist in Investment and Portfolio Solutions Group, BlackRock
• Roxane Philibert, Head of Platform Strategy, Amundi ETF and Indexing, Amundi
• Frederike Bauer, Product Specialist, DWS

15:05 - 15:50

Panel: Making the markets: What's next for Credit Index Futures?

Credit is among the world’s largest asset classes, yet derivatives trading remains largely OTC. That is beginning to change following the launch of Credit Index Futures on Eurex. This panel will discuss listed alternatives to improve market access, how these contracts work, and ways to seize opportunities within the broader credit market.

• How do listed credit index futures fit into the current OTC offering?

• How are firms navigating credit volatility and what is the role of futures in their strategies?

• What are the relative value opportunities in volatile credit markets?

Moderator: Radi Khasawneh, Derivatives Editor, FOW

Speakers:

• Davide Masi, Global Product Lead, Credit Index Futures, Eurex
• Bodha Bhattacharya, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
• Manuel Tremml, Portfolio Manager, XAIA investment
• Antoine Canard, Head of Overlay & Multi-Expertise Portfolio Management, Amundi
• Gavin Byrne, Head of LD Sales Trading Paris, BNPP

15:05 - 15:50

Deep Dive: Shifting Regulatory Decision Making Upstream: From Reactive Remediation to Preventative Controls

By addressing regulatory controls earlier in the trade lifecycle, or a “shift left” in controls, firms can achieve a significant reduction in downstream remediations and reconciliations. This deep dive will challenge the status quo of siloed processes and disparate controls, encouraging attendees to consider:

• How can firms focus attention away from better reconciliation and remediation to preventing errors entirely?

• How can shifting regulatory controls upstream improve downstream efficiency, including reporting?

• How can firms avoid fixing the same issues repeatedly across several regulations?

• What other benefits can firms experience from bringing controls to the forefront?

Speakers:

• Jean-Marie Mamodesen, Regional Sales Director, Droit
• Melanie Weber, Head of Derivatives Clearing Design, Eurex Clearing
• Nicholas Bruce, Head of Business Development, Regis-TR
• Nicklas Nilsson, Senior Regulatory Specialist, Swedbank

15:50 - 16:25

Networking Break & Coffee 

Meet our sponsors, network with your peers, and enjoy freshly brewed coffee varieties

Sponsored by FIA Tech

16:25 - 17:10

Panel: Technology, Automation and the Future of Buy-Side Derivatives Trading

This keynote session will bring together senior buy-side leaders to discuss how automation, analytics, and connectivity are reshaping trading, liquidity access, and risk management across Europe — and where human judgement still matters most. The goal is a candid, practitioner-led conversation on the balance between machine efficiency and trader instinct; how firms are using data and workflow automation to handle regulatory and margin pressures; and why the next competitive edge will come not from replacing people with algorithms, but combining the two. In short, we’ll explore what the next-generation buy-side derivatives desk looks like — faster, smarter, greener… yet still unmistakably human.

• How automation, analytics, and connectivity are reshaping trading, liquidity, and risk management

• Where human judgment still matters alongside growing machine efficiency

• Why the edge comes from blending trader instinct with technology for a smarter, greener desk.

Moderator: Henry Wallis, Head of Strategy Financial Markets, WBR

Speakers:

• Elke Wenzler, Head of Trading, MEAG
• Antonia Oddin, Head of Trading, Banque Eric Sturdza
• Yven Scholz, Head of Electronic Trading, Allianz Global Investors
• Philipp Kremer, Senior Portfolio Manager and Quant Research, La Francaise Systematic Asset Management

16:25 - 17:10

Panel: Harnessing Listed Derivatives in Quantitative Investment Strategies

The rise of Quantitative Investment Strategies has been one of the defining themes of buy-side investment. Now, for the first time, investors can trade QIS in a futures format with the launch of QIS Index Futures at Eurex. This panel will explore how the contracts provide new access to the buy-side to trade these innovative strategies.

• How to generate market neutral or defensive strategies to target portfolio diversification?

• How does the futurization of QIS strategies improve access for institutional investors?

• How to invest in Custom Indices and QIS through listed derivatives?

Moderator: Helen Bartholomew, Bureau Chief London, Risk.net

Speakers:

• Elias Benzina, Head of EMEA Custom Baskets, Goldman Sachs
• Mikhail Krayzler, Senior Portfolio Manager, Allianz Global Investors
• Marcus Durell, Head of Index and Equity Derivatives, Schroders
• Matthew Riley, Regional Sales Manager, Eurex

16:25 - 17:10

Panel: Finding Liquidity in Bespoke Strategies

ETFs and index derivatives are among the fastest growing instruments across the globe. As volumes grow, so too does innovation in the market with the launch of innovative structures and new underlyings. This panel will discuss the use of index and ETF derivatives to express views on niche markets and how to source liquidity – both on and off-screen.

• What are the trade-offs between on- and off-screen liquidity?

• How do liquidity providers source cash market liquidity to provide derivatives to clients?

• How are buy-side use-cases evolving?

Moderator: Will Mitting, Founder, Acuiti

Speakers:

• Michael Donders, Options Trader, Jane Street
• Philipp Schultze, Head of Sales Western & Southern Europe, Eurex
• Imanol Urquizu, Head of Derivatives, Santander Asset Management

17:10 - 17:15

Transition Break

17:15 - 18:00

Panel: Strategic Overlays with ETF Derivatives and Buffer ETFs: Enhancing Risk-Adjusted Returns

This panel will explore how ETF derivatives and buffer ETFs are used to implement overlay strategies that improve portfolio efficiency, manage downside risk, and optimize capital. The conversation will highlight practical applications across asset classes, with insights from institutional investors and product specialists.

• How are ETF derivatives used to create tactical overlays in equity and fixed income portfolios?

• What role do buffer ETFs play in mitigating downside risk while maintaining upside participation?

• How do overlay strategies using ETF options and futures support liquidity and capital efficiency?

Moderator: Radi Khasawneh, Derivatives Editor, FOW

Speakers:

• Sushil Krishan, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
• Hamish Seegopaul, Global Head of Index Product Innovation, STOXX
• Alexandre Roubaud, EMEA Head ETF Secondary Markets & Liquidity Solutions, BlackRock
• Imanol Urquizu, Head of Derivatives, Santander Asset Management

17:15 - 18:00

Panel: Beyond the Spread: Upcoming Opportunities in the Euro Yield Curve

With trading and clearing of euro-denominated derivatives readily available on one platform, what are the implications for the market? This panel will delve into the various instruments available and discuss why visible liquidity isn’t the only metric.

• What are the developments at the end of the curve?

• How can investors leverage Euro-EU Bond Futures to manage risk and potentially enhance returns within their portfolios?

• What is next for fixed income market structure in Europe?

Moderator: Rebekah Tunstead, Senior Staff Writer, Risk.net

Speakers:

• Lee Bartholomew, Global Co-Head of Derivatives Products & Markets, Eurex
• Mirco Bulega, Partner and Lead Portfolio Manager, ExodusPoint Capital Management
• Christian Hering, Head of FICC, LBBW
• Sören Kretschmar, Head of Bond Derivatives, Deutsche Bank

17:15 - 18:00

Panel: FX Options - Navigating Growth, Volatility, and Strategy

This panel will explore the strategic role of FX options at Eurex, focusing on their growth, relevance in volatile markets and integration into broader trading strategies. The discussion will also explore how listed FX derivatives are evolving as a competitive alternative to OTC products.

• How are FX options at Eurex positioning themselves against OTC markets?

• What role do FX options play in managing macroeconomic volatility?

• How are FX options being used within multi-asset trading strategies?

Moderator: Ross Lancaster, Head of Research, Acuiti

Speakers:

• Alex Ross, FX trader, IMC
• David Carretero, Regional Sales Manager, Eurex
• Diego Sapaico, Senior Portfolio Manager, Berenberg
• Denisa Čumova, Head of Portfolio Management and Quantitative Research, La Française Systematic Asset Management

18:00 - 20:00

Networking Reception

Join us for drinks & food and enjoy networking with your peers

19:30 - 00:00

Derivatives Night @ Palmengarten - By Invitation Only

Join us for the afterparty at the beautiful Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten for drinks and flying dinner.

Sponsored by: Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and STOXX

Panel: Short-Dated Options: Liquidity, Innovation, and Regional Dynamics

This panel will explore the rapid evolution of short-dated options - including dailies, weeklies and even hourlies - and their growing role in tactical trading, hedging, and volatility management. The discussion will cover liquidity trends, product innovation and differences between US and European markets.

• What's driving demand for ultra-short-dated options like dailies and hourlies?

• How do liquidity and trading behaviors differ between US and European markets?

• What role do short-dated options play in institutional overlay and risk strategies?

Moderator: Will Mitting, Founder, Acuiti

Speakers:

• Zubin Ramdarshan, Global Co-Head of Derivatives Products & Markets, Eurex
• Robert Switzer, European Head of Derivatives Sales, Susquehanna
• Jerome Gandino, Director - ETD, Société Générale
• Stefan Thomsen, Senior Business Expert Trading, Union Investment

Transition Break

Panel: Tokenization, the Future of Collateral and Liquidity Management?

Tokenization has the potential to redefine how collateral is mobilized, managed and optimized across derivatives markets. This panel will explore the transformative potential of distributed ledger technologies, smart contracts and stablecoins in enhancing liquidity, reducing settlement risks and enabling real-time collateral mobility. Experts will discuss regulatory implications, interoperability challenges, and the role of central and commercial banks in supporting tokenized ecosystems.

• Where are we today with tokenization?

• How does the process of moving real-world assets onto the blockchain for collateral purposes work?

• What will be the impact on the overall clearing and settlement infrastructure?

Moderator: Marcel Hörauf, Partner, Mayer Brown

Speakers:

• Efthimia Kefalea, Head of Derivatives Clearing Development, Eurex Clearing
• Alexandra Hachmeister, Director General Digital Euro, Bundesbank
• Christoph Hock, Head of Tokenisation and Digital Assets, Union Investment
• Andreas Biewald, MD, Senior Advisor Cash and Collateral, Treasury Department, Commerzbank

Panel: Hedge Funds Reimagined: Liquidity, Leverage, and Efficiencies

This panel explores how hedge funds are taking more control over their margining, collateral and clearing operations, trading listed derivatives and looking to improve capital efficiency in the wake of increased volatility.

• What impact has higher collateral requirements had on hedge funds?

• What role do portfolio margining and cross-product offsets play in optimizing capital and collateral usage?

• What do hedge funds think about direct access to clearing?

Moderator: Hamlin Lovell, Editor, The Hedge Fund Journal

Speakers:

• Dorte Carlsen, Regional Sales Manager, Eurex
• Didier Michoud, Chief Risk Officer, ADAPT Investment Managers
• Tom Leake, Head of Solutions, Capstone Investment Advisors

Deep Dive: Global Index Trading with MSCI: Liquidity, Trends, and Strategic Applications

This deep-dive session explores the growing ecosystem of derivatives linked to MSCI indexes on Eurex. The discussion will highlight liquidity developments, market trends, and how different participants leverage derivative instruments to manage risk and optimize portfolio performance. Products in scope include derivatives linked to single-country indexes, factor indexes and the MSCI World Index.

•  Explore trading applications of derivatives linked to MSCI indexes on Eurex

•  Review liquidity developments and key market trends

•  Discuss strategic use cases for asset managers, hedge funds, and banks

Moderator: Vasileios Koutsoulis, Index Derivatives Product, MSCI

Speakers:

• Anshul Kamra, Head of Derivatives Research, MSCI
• Ralf Huesmann, Derivatives Products & Markets, Index Derivatives, Eurex
• Christoph Busch, Senior Index Derivatives Trader, Deka Bank

Deep Dive: Front Office of the Future - Bridging analytics and Liquidity

As market complexity and data intensity accelerate, buy-side firms must rethink how analytics and liquidity inform real-time investment decisions. This session explores how AI is transforming the front office by converting vast financial data into actionable insights that enhance portfolio construction, execution, and personalization at scale.

•  Practical approaches to embedding advanced analytics into front-office workflows

•  How buy-side firms tap into liquidity markets to execute their strategies

•  Highlight the unique value SimCorp and Eurex deliver in enabling efficient implementation and competitive advantage.

Speakers:

• Grant Lowden, Global Head of Front Office Sales, SimCorp
• Matthew Riley, Regional Sales Manager, Eurex
• Christoph Schon, Lead Principal, Investment Decision Research, SimCorp

Networking Break & Coffee

Meet our sponsors, network with your peers, and enjoy freshly brewed coffee varieties.

Served on C2

11:40 - 12:25

Transition Break

Panel: Volatility in Motion — Cross-Asset Innovation and Strategy from a Buy-Side Lens

Volatility has been a perennial feature of capital markets over the past five years. This session examines the evolving volatility landscape across equities, FX, and fixed income, with a focus on trading strategies, product innovation, and the growth of algorithmic trading in volatility markets.

• How have approaches to volatility trading changed after the experiences of the past five years?

• What product innovation is required to further the evolution of vol trading?

• What is the outlook for volatility in 2026 and how can firms get ahead of the curve?

Moderator: Georgia Reynolds, Editor, EQDerivatives

Speakers:

• Sophie Granchi, Regional Sales Manager, Eurex
• Sahand Taghizadeh, Head of Investable STOXX Benchmarks, STOXX
• Imanol Urquizu, Head of Derivatives, Santander Asset Management
• Alexandre Capez, Head of Equity Derivatives Trading, EMEA, HSBC

Panel: OTC IRDs Unplugged: Liquidity, Innovation, and the Cross-Currency Challenge

This panel explores how evolving liquidity dynamics, cross-currency flows and structural innovations are reshaping the OTC interest rate derivatives market, with a focus on optimizing margin, collateral, and capital efficiency across global strategies.

• How are shifting liquidity dynamics and cross-currency flows reshaping the OTC IRD market?

• How can market participants optimize margin, collateral, and capital efficiency across their derivatives strategies in today's environment?

• What innovations and structural shifts are likely to shape the next phase of OTC interest rate derivatives trading across currencies and regions?

Moderator: Janet Du Chenne, Editor, PostTrade 360

Speakers:

• Danny Chart, Global Product Lead, OTC IRD, Eurex
• Michel Everaert, Global Head E-Commerce & Digitalisation, Tradition
• Angus McDiarmid, Head of European Interest Rate Derivatives, Tradeweb
• Andreas Ljungkvist, Director, Product Design – Collateral, Margin & Liquidity, OSTTRA

Panel: Clearing vs. Bilateral Trading in Germany: Evolution, Buy-Side Dynamics, and What Lies Ahead

Our panelists will look at how clearing and bilateral trading have evolved and what this means for the German market. It will touch on regulatory changes, buy-side behavior, and the broader outlook for OTC derivatives. Emerging topics such as T+1 settlement and digital assets will also be considered.

• How CCP clearing has developed since EMIR and why bilateral trading still matters.

• Why the buy-side approaches clearing differently and what drives voluntary adoption.

• What EMIR 3.0 and new asset classes could mean for the future of clearing

Moderator: Rudolf Siebel, Managing Director, BVI

Speakers:

• Samuel Choudhury, Head of Transaction Services, Helaba Invest
• Eric Böss, Head of Trading, Allianz Global Investors
• Nils Naumann, Franchise Sales EU - ETD & OTC, UBS
• Maximilian Dannheimer, Head of Sales Central & Eastern Europe, Eurex

12:25 - 12:35

Transition Break

Fireside Chat: Deutsche Bundesbank

Moderator: Annette Weisbach, Correspondent Germany, CNBC

Speaker:

• Fritzi Köhler-Geib, Member of the Executive Board, Deutsche Bundesbank

13:05 - 14:00

Panel: Futurization Through the Lens of a Portfolio Manager

This panel brings together leading portfolio managers to explore how liquidity dynamics and the ongoing futurization of derivatives markets are reshaping investment strategies, risk management and capital efficiency. The discussion will highlight how institutional investors are adapting to structural shifts while seeking alpha in increasingly electronic and transparent markets.

• How are changing liquidity conditions impacting portfolio construction and execution strategies?

• What does the shift from OTC to exchange-traded instruments mean for flexibility, cost, and risk?

• How are managers integrating futurized products into their strategies to optimize margin and collateral usage?

Moderator: Radi Khasawneh, Derivatives Editor, FOW

Speakers:

• Joseph Nehorai, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
• Lorenzo Longo, Portfolio Manager, Kedalion Capital
• Mezhgan Qabool, Head of Sales EMEA, Eurex
• Johann Fürstenberger, Head of Quantitative Strategies, MEAG

Panel: Repo Markets in Transition

Repo markets serve as a foundational layer for broader financial markets. As excess liquidity is removed from the system through reductions in the Central Bank's balance sheet provision, Repo markets are becoming more central to buy-side investment strategies. Our panelists will discuss the impact of macro trends, the challenge of electronification and how margin efficiencies boost volumes and transparency.

• How have the dynamics of the repo market shifted over the past three years?

• Sponsored clearing in Europe is on the rise. What are the challenges and opportunities?

• What's next for the repo market in Europe?

Moderator: Alexander Westphal, Senior Director, ICMA

Speakers:

• Katja Renner, Regional Sales Manager, Eurex
• Douwe Schering, Senior Collateral & Securities Lending Manager, MN
• Florian Peter, Head of OTC Clearing, Deutsche Bank

14:45 - 14:55

Transition Break

14:55 - 15:40

Panel: Innovation, Risk & CCPs: What keeps them up at Night?

Managing risk in volatile markets is challenging. As global uncertainty becomes a perennial feature of global capital markets, the challenge that CCPs and risk managers face is heightened. This panel will explore how executives meet these challenges, adapt to regulatory changes, and mitigate global risk.

• How has recent volatility impacted margin requirements?

• What are the top risks in the market today, and how are firms dealing with them?

• How do new technologies change how firms approach risk management?

Moderator: Philip Alexander, Risk Management & Regulation Editor, Risk.net

Speakers:

• Dmitrij Senko, Chief Risk Officer, Eurex Clearing
• Timothy Cuddihy, Group Chief Risk Officer, DTCC
• Teo Floor, CEO, CCP Global

15:40 - 17:00