Implementing BM&FBovespa into your Trading Strategy: Opportunities and Challenges

Date: September 14, 2011 - 4:45pm- 7:30pm
Where: Mid-America Club
200 E. Randolph Drive, 80th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601  Tel: 312-856-9483

Today, Brazil has been in the news and much is being said about the richness of its market.  But what does it mean for the US trader?  What opportunities are available and what do you need to know before you implement a trading strategy in the Brazilian market? These issues and others will be addressed in an after-hours forum sponsored by CFN Services, Link Investimentos and supported by The Mankoff Company. Our panel discussion will address several issues including the challenges of working with the Brazilian exchange BM&FBOVESPA, regulations, tax issues and mission critical topics involved when adding Sao Paulo to your trading strategy. 

Join us on September 14th for this highly topical event and learn how you can best exploit trading opportunities in the Brazilian market.

Opportunities and Challenges in Establishing a Trading Firm in Brazil

4:45 pm Registration

5:15 pm Opening Remarks & Panel I: Trading in Brazil: Market Overview, Regulatory Challenges and the Criteria Necessary to Establish a Successful HFT Firm

This panel addresses:

• Examining the current state of the Brazilian market: Why does now seem like an opportune time to start up a firm? What does a US trading firm need to know before they broach the Brazilian market?
• Understanding regulations and tax issues in Brazil and how it will impact your business
• Buy vs. Build: Determining which will expedite your time to revenue
• Selecting a partner: Identifying the best model and brokers which align with your strategy and incorporating the best strategies for Brazilian trading flow
• HFT in Brazil: Which asset classes offer the best opportunities and will provide the greatest liquidity
• A look ahead: What is the future for Brazilian HFT market, BM&FBovespa and beyond?

Moderated by Danielle Tierney, Industry Analyst, Securities & Investments, Aite Group

Panelists:

Lucy Pamboukdjian, International Business Development Officer, BM&FBOVESPA

Mario Palhares Director,  BM&F BANK

Nilson Monteiro, Director High Volume DMA,  Link Investimentos

Wil Tirado, VP, Network Infrastructure and Engineering, CFN Services

Brian H. Zboril, Director of Business Development, Infinium Capital Management

 6:30 pm  Networking Reception Following the conclusion of the panels join us for a Networking  Reception to continue the discussion of opportunities available in the Brazilian market

Who Will be Attending the Event:

• FX, Options and Futures Trading Desks
• Proprietary Trading Desks
• High Frequency Traders
• Traders
• Hedge Funds
• Commodity Trading Advisors
• Risk Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• Broker/Dealers
• Technology Firms
• Solution Providers
• Law Firms
• Consulting Firms
• Advisory Firms

Date: September 14, 2011 - 4:45pm- 7:30pm
Where: Mid-America Club
200 E. Randolph Drive, 80th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601  Tel: 312-856-9483
Attire: The Mid-Atlantic Club is business casual, jeans and sneakers are not allowed

For more information please contact Lauren Smith at CFN Services: 703-788-6633 or lauren.smith@cfnservices.com