Press Release

Traderforce supporting TradeTech Europe 2008
TradeTech is the world’s premier forum dedicated to high-level discussion on the major challenges facing the equity trading market, with a particular focus on the rapid development of trading technology and the constantly evolving market structure. Running for the 8th year, TradeTech Europe 2008 will take place between the 22nd and 25th April at the CNIT Centre in Paris and will bring together over 100 speakers and up to 2000 buy side and sell side delegates.
TradeTech is sure to be the most valuable time for attendees off their trading desk of the year, specifically designed to equip them with the very best skill sets and ensure that they make the most of the technology tools and trading strategies to effectively tackle the current and future trading landscape. 
Key Topics to be discusses include:

• The US Perspective: What Europe Can Learn From The US Marketplace
• Accessing And Attracting Liquidity In A Post-MiFID Landscape
• The Future Of The Buy And Sell Side – Where Is The Empowerment Of The Buy Side Leading?
• The EMS/OMS Debate - Making The Right Choice For Your Trading Needs
• 130/30 Funds - Marketing Hype Or The Next Big Alternative Offering?
• Are You An Alpha Or A Beta Trader? Examining The Impact Of The Increasing Sophistication Of The Buy Side Trader
• Market Data: Why It’s Top Of The Agenda And How You Can Ensure The Best Data At The Best Price
• Debating The Market Impact Of Statistical Arbitrage Funds On The Trading Landscape
• The Chartist View: Transforming Your Ability To Identify Trends In A Volatile Market
• How Smart Is Smart Order Routing Technology? Is It Delivering On Its Promises?
• Derivatives: How Can You Apply Equity Trading Systems And Are They Moving To The Mainstream?
• Multi-Asset Class Trading: The Opportunities And Challenges For The Trading Desk
• Algorithmic Trading – Latest Developments In The Quest For Alpha And Market Access
• Exploiting Volatility As An Asset Class To Enhance Your Portfolio And Effectively Hedge Risk
• Using Pre And Post Trade Cost Analysis (TCA) To Ensure Best Execution
• Taking The Long View: Will Equity Markets Survive The Current Market Volatility? A View From Across The Value Chain

New for 2008:
Buy Side Only Networking and Benchmarking Opportunities
In 2008 there is more than double the amount of time on the agenda for the buy side to come together in exclusive, closed-door Roundtables, ensuring they meet the right people and gain real-world perspective from their peers. 
Even More Opportunities For Interactivity & Debate
We’ve increased the amount of Panel Discussions, Debates, Q&A and Interactive Voting sessions to ensure participants derive the most value from the conference topics, and can truly feel involved in the agenda.
Post-MiFID Focus Day – 22nd April
Our 22nd April Focus Day gives attendees the opportunity to discover optimal strategies for their trading desk in the new regulatory landscape, with an in-depth ‘post-mortem’ of the post-MiFID world.
Dark Pools Roundtables – 22nd April
Buy-side demand for our Trade Tech Dark Pools events has been so overwhelming that we are delighted to present an opportunity for buy side head traders to attend this closed-door Heads of Desk roundtable session at TradeTech 2008. These Roundtables will guide buy side traders through the opportunities lurking in dark pools, beyond potentially hazardous waters, home and dry to lots of liquidity, enabling them to: trade high volume without hitting open markets; maintain anonymity in the marketplace; and alleviate any information leakage.
Hedge Fund Focus
More hedge fund speakers than ever before, with their specific impact on the trading industry also discussed in detail, and examining the increasing trend of traditional buy side firms launching alternative products.
New Critical Topics Covered
With a focus on emerging and frontier markets, the trading of alternative asset classes, HR and development skills, market data needs and the very latest technology and liquidity solutions, TradeTech will provide participants with the information and insight on the key topics they need to know.