Marc Chandler

Senior Economist
Brown Brothers Harriman

Marc’s global team spans three locations, US, London and Tokyo, providing asset managers with commentary, analysis and trade ideas in fixed income, equities and FX. Marc has an expert level of knowledge on macro-drivers affecting capital markets and subsequent trading strategies and actively advises clients on key challenges within the equities market. Marc will be sharing his insights on afternoon day 1 looking to the possible macro trends, derived from geo-political drivers that affect the buy-side trading desk, helping you plan ahead in an ever changing market.

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December 1st – Tackling Current Priorities

Monday, January 12th, 2015

16:45 Macro Outlook: Macro trends to consider: How will geo-political drivers affect the buy side trading desk?

Slow steps towards the FED’s rate rise: How will this impact attractiveness for investing in the equities market, and has there been any effect in the interim?
How will the rise in China’s equity index effect trading volume in Western markets? What does the Shanghai and HK Connect mean for the US equity trading market?
How is market volatility defining trading strategies? Can alternative trading strategies in a fluctuating market ever be profitable?
What impact will Eurozone turmoil have on the wider equities market?

17:15 Interview: The future of capital markets: How attractive do equities look in comparison to other asset classes?

How is the equity market maintaining its attractiveness for investors in comparison to other asset classes?
What are the systemic forces driving equity market investment?
How has a strong US dollar affected investments in the equities market - how does this compare to its impact on other asset classes?
In light of recent rising stock prices, and low returns, how will 2016 play out for the equities market?
What tips can the equities market take from other markets? Is equity market evolution being taken into account in other asset classes?