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10:30 am

Alternative Perspectives On Risk Premia - The 2nd Annual Janus Henderson Investor Forum

A Networking Lunch Reception Follows Presentations

Strictly Invite Only For End-Investors

12:55 pm

Introduction & Welcome Remarks

Rob McGlinchey, director, EQDerivatives

1:00 pm

After 2018, Is Machine Learning The Way Forward For Factor Investing

Sandrine Ungari, head of cross-asset quantitative research at Société Générale
Andrew Lapthorne, head of quantitative equity research, Société Générale

1:45 pm

Keynote Session: In Conversation With Professor Michael Kearns

Chiente Hsu, quantitative investment strategy, Morgan Stanley
Michael Kearns, AI Center of Excellence, Morgan Stanley

2:30 pm

Multi-Asset Allocation Using Deep Learning

Laurent Carlier, data scientist, BNP Paribas
Julien Turc, head of QIS Lab, BNP Paribas

3:15 pm

Networking Break, Sponsored By Macquarie

4:00 pm

Volatility As An Asset Class In An Evolving Cycle

Moderator: Tobie Duprey, equity derivatives sales, J.P.Morgan

Presenter: Rachid Alaoui, head of EMEA exotics and flow index trading, J.P.Morgan

Panelists:
Deepak Gulati, CEO, Argentière Capital
Angel Serrat, partner, Capula Investment Management
Sarah Dahan, partner, BlueMountain Capital Management
David Elms, head of diversified alternatives, Janus Henderson
Benjamin Clerget, partner, BTG Pactual

4:50 pm

Leaders In Exchange-Traded Solutions

Moderator: Elinor Comlay, editor-in-chief, EQDerivatives

Panelists:
Matt Riley, buyside engagement, Eurex
Rob Hocking, head of derivatives strategy, Cboe
Nicolas Bertrand, global head of derivatives and commodities, LSEG
Paul Woolman, head of EMEA Equity Products, CME Group
Ulrich Stoof, global head of index licensing for structured products, MSCI

5:30 pm

Strategies For A Transitioning Vol Regime

Moderator: Megan Morgan, global head of sales, Eurex

Panelists:
Matt Rowe, CIO, Headwaters Volatility
Natasha Sibley, portfolio manager, Janus Henderson
Mark Mehtonen, portfolio manager, Ilmarinen
Chris Rodarte, portfolio manager, Pine River Capital Management
Alfred Mallol, portfolio manager, BTG Pactual

6:15 pm

Networking Cocktail Reception, Sponsored By Optiver

7:30 am

Networking Breakfast, Sponsored By Morgan Stanley

8:45 am

From Vol To QIS To Machine Learning

Peter Thompson, president, EQDerivatives

9:00 am

Amplified Momentum

Garrett DeSimone, head of quantitative research, OptionMetrics

9:30 am

Lead Day 2 Session: Multi-Asset & Dynamic Portfolio Management

Moderator: Delphine Limpalaër, head of U.K. flow sales, Société Générale

Panelists:
Adam Rudd, portfolio manager, Aberdeen Standard Investments
Tatjana Xenia Puhan, head of multi-asset, Swiss Life AM
Christian Kjaer, head of liquid markets, ATP
Michael Ho, global head of multi-asset & alternatives, Janus Henderson
Sunil Krishnan, head of multi-asset funds, Aviva Investors
Julio Delgado, chief investment strategist, American Red Cross

10:15 am

Transparency-Based Monitoring of Risk Premia Portfolios

Alejandro Bonilla, head of LumRisk

10:35 am

Networking Break, Sponsored By MSCI

11:15 am

Alternative Risk Premia Portfolio Design: From Macro to Micro

Farouk Jivraj, director in investment strategies origination, Barclays

11:50 am

Continuous Coffee and Refreshments, Sponsored By IMC

11:55 am

Liquidity, Style Drift Or Scale: Getting To Grips With ARPs Disperse Returns

Moderator: Chiente Hsu, Morgan Stanley

Presenter: Stephan Kessler, head of European QIS research, Morgan Stanley

Panelists:
Lea Vaisalo, lead portfolio manager, Nordea
Laura de Frutos, portfolio manager, BBVA Asset Management
Joan Lee, portfolio manager, Unigestion
Leah Read, financial engineer, Janus Henderson

12:55 pm

Effective Risk Management Through Innovative Portfolio Construction

Moderator: Shane Edwards, global head of equity derivatives, UBS

Panelists:
Henrik Nordestgaard, chief portfolio manager, PFA
Achim Motamedi, fund manager, TAO Alternatives
Ryozo Ishikawa, director, Simplex Asset Management
Sebastian Rohm, senior portfolio manager, Union Investment
Renato Zaffuto, head of investments, Fideuram Investimenti SGR

1:40 pm

Lunch, Sponsored By Eurex

2:40 pm

The Opportunity Set In Fixed Income Risk Premia

Tony Morris, head of quantitative research, Nomura

3:20 pm

Delivering Carry & Diversification With FICC Risk Premia

Moderator: Michele Cancelli, global head of QIS product development, Citigroup

Panelists:
Patrick Houweling, portfolio manager, Robeco
Jay Raol, director of quantitative research, Invesco
Lieke van der Horst, portfolio manager, APG Asset Management
Paolo Scripelliti, portfolio manager, GAM

4:10 pm

Closing Address - Where Is Alt Risk Premia Heading In 2019?

Pat Fay, head of research & consulting, EQDerivatives

4:30 pm

Conference Ends

Europe EQD 2019

The 3rd annual Europe EQD - Volatility & Alternative Risk Premia Forum, from EQDerivatives.
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The 3rd annual Europe EQD - Volatility & Alternative Risk Premia Forum, from EQDerivatives.

Europe EQD 2019 is a two-day event that will cover the latest developments
in alternative risk premia implementation, cross-asset volatility themes, macro
trends and machine learning in investment management. Sessions at the
conference will include the latest quantitative approaches to alternative
risk premia investing, volatility and ARP investor focused panels, overcoming
challenges with credit risk premia implementation and forecasting the
distribution of option returns, among other areas. Attendees at the event
include the leading pension funds, asset managers, hedge funds, insurers,
wealth managers, consultants and corporates active in alternative
investments and risk management globally.

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