Michael Krogmann, Head of Cash Market Business Development

Leaders from across the ETF industry discuss growth prospects and structural challenges of the European ETF market. Our industry deep dive identifies key growth drivers and examines the impact of regulatory initiatives such as T+1 settlement, consolidated tape and the PFOF ban on the ETF ecosystem.

Panelists
Gregoire Blanc, Head of Capital Markets & Liquidity at Amundi
Jamie Hartley, European Head of Capital Markets at DWS
Sander van Nugteren, Managing Director at Blackrock
Paul Young, Head of ETF Capital Markets, Europe at Vanguard AM

Global growth is set to slow further this year amid tight monetary policy and weak global trade and investment, according to the World Bank. Join our chief economists as they discuss the major shifts that will affect the global economy in the coming years, and the downside risks that could affect the outcome.

Panelists:
Klaus Baader, Global Chief Economist, Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking
Paul Donavan, Chief Economist, UBS Global Wealth Management
Stephen King, Senior Economic Advisor, HSBC

Speaker: Jason Brown, Google

ETF liquidity is intricate, with the visible order book layers often revealing only a fraction of its true depth. Understanding the factors driving liquidity across various underlying assets, and the crucial role market makers play in the ETF structure, is essential. Join Eric Boess, global head of trading at Allianz Global Investors and Flow Traders´ strategist Mark Pinckers for an in-depth session on this important topic.

Panelists:
Eric Böss, Global Head of Trading, Allianz Global Investors
Mark Pinckers, Managing Director and Head of Trading, Flow Traders

The range of bond ETFs has grown considerably to offer the right instrument for every interest rate situation. In addition, bond ETFs provide numerous advantages over individual bonds in terms of tradability, liquidity and risk diversification. Find out more about the possible uses and innovations of bond ETFs for your portfolio.

Panelists:
Oleg Juretschko, Head of DACH & CEE Capital Markets, Invesco
Konrad Kleinfeld, Head of Fixed Income Distribution EMEA, State Street Global Advisors
Angelina Kostyrina, Portfoliomanagerin Multi Asset & Solutions, DWS

1. Xtrackers by DWS
   Interest rate turnaround, what now? Fixed income strategies for the next interest rate cycle

   Fixed income investors continue to face unique challenges: An inverted yield curve, below-average corporate spreads and a new interest rate cycle heralded by the European Central Bank.
   This complex situation requires detailed analysis strategies. Used correctly, a growing toolbox of fixed income ETFs can help navigate this "higher for (not much) longer" environment.

   Speaker: Sturmius Schneider, Senior Product Specialist, Xtrackers
   Language: German
   
   
   

2. First Trust
   „Thematic Investing“ – Future-oriented investments: How thematic investing opens up opportunities for returns

   You will gain insights into how thematic investing through the use of ETFs in asset allocation offers investors the opportunity to invest in current and future high-growth sectors and markets. You will learn which themes are currently in focus and how you can use thematic ETFs to align your portfolio with long-term opportunities.

   Speaker: Gregg Guerin, Senior Product Specialist, First Trust
   Language: English
   
   
   

3. Franklin Templeton
   Emerging markets - opportunities amid diverging developments

   1. China and India: How much is priced in?

   2. Taiwan and Korea: Has the cycle turned?

   3. Asia beyond China: What are the long-term growth drivers?

   
   Speaker: Marcus Weyerer, Senior ETF Investment Strategist EMEA, Franklin Templeton
   Language: German

1. ETC Group
   Bitcoin Spot ETFs in the USA: an accolade for Bitcoin, but long known in Europe

   Speaker Jan Altmann gives an insight into how access to cryptocurrencies with securities works. He talks about product structures and compares the new US ETFs with the established crypto-ETPs in Europe - in detail. Altmann also gives tips on how financial institutions can incorporate cryptocurrencies into their allocations.

   Speaker: Jan Altmann, Director Investment Strategy, ETC Group
   Language: German
   
   
   

2. ETFbook
   Climbing the European ETF Data Mountain: Securing the Best View

   Scaling the European ETF data mountain requires a blend of understanding, analysis, and strategic decision-making. By leveraging the right tools and staying informed, investors can secure a panoramic view of opportunities and make well-informed investment choices.

   Speaker: Dr. Pawel Janus, co-founder and head of analytics, ETFbook
   Language: English
   
   
   

3. Eurex
   Tactical positioning with ETF options

   In times of global volatility, ETF options are becoming increasingly popular. Options on shares, bonds or commodities are used for portfolio hedging or strategic positioning. But which strategies are suitable for defensive or risk-taking positioning? Which strategies do market participants use? And what are the advantages of ETFs as underlyings for derivatives?

   Speakers: Conor Davis, Morgan Stanley I Alexandre Roubaud, BlackRock I Leon von Essen, Eurex
   Language: English
   
   
   

4. STOXX
   ESG investments: Keeping up with trends and regulation

   Sustainable investing is far from slowing, and is getting more complex amid increasing regulation, enhanced data and ambitious investor mandates.
   We’ll listen from experts at ISS STOXX and DWS on regulatory topics, the future of ESG in index and product design, and Germany as a sustainability leader.

   Speakers: Olivier Souliac, Xtrackers I Serkan Batir, STOXX I Till Jung, ISS ESG
   Language: German

Speaker: Dr. Karsten Stroborn, Leiter des Zentralbereichs Märkte, Deutsche Bundesbank

Active ETFs are becoming increasingly popular and offer traditional fund providers the opportunity to benefit directly or indirectly via white label platforms from the distribution opportunities of the ETF market. Investors, in turn, gain access to a wider variety of low-cost active investment strategies. What is driving the demand for active ETFs and what added value do active strategies offer?

Panelists
Jürgen Blumberg, COO EMEA, Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator
Barbara Claus, Head of Mutual Funds, Scope Fund Analysis GmbH
Ivan Durdevic, Head of ETF Distribution for Germany, Switzerland and Austria at J.P. Morgan AM

Until a few years ago, the European ETF market was dominated by institutional investors. Since the pandemic, however, investor behavior in Europe has changed significantly, especially in Germany, where demand for savings plans is growing rapidly. We discuss the background to this trend and how interest in long-term wealth accumulation with ETFs can be further encouraged.

Panelists
Markus Jordan, Founder and publisher of Extra-Magazin
Sven Schumann, Expert in economic and financial education, Deutsche Börse Group
Rudolf Siebel, BVI Managing Director

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