Event Insights: Risk FX Briefing

Over 70 German investment managers, FX overlay managers, banks and corporates convened to discuss the latest trends in the FX industry at the second Risk FX Briefing held on 12 February in Frankfurt.  

Regulatory, cost and market structure changes are altering the way participants make trading decisions, while seeking better data and analytical tools and more efficient credit models.

Geopolitical risk continues to create uncertainty, with ongoing trade tensions, weakening US investment outlook, European elections and Brexit top of mind.

Please note that the views expressed in this document summarise those of speakers and participants at the event and do not necessarily reflect the views of CME Group.

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