Risk Transfer and Macroeconomic Trends Conference

Join us at Quantifi's annual financial markets conference in New York, where industry leaders will come together to explore the latest challenges and opportunities driven by market dynamics and macroeconomic trends. This exclusive event will host over 100 senior professionals from buy-side and sell-side firms, clearing houses, and key industry organizations.
Agenda and Speakers

Tuesday 29 April 2025
Registration: 5:00 pm
Conference: 5:30 pm
Networking Reception: 7:15 pm
Agenda
Risk Transfer (SRT / CRT): from Niche to Mainstream
With banks increasingly offloading risk to hedge funds and asset managers, the market for significant risk transfers has boomed, attracting new investors and driving innovation in structuring and execution. This panel will examine how these transactions help banks optimize capital, enhance liquidity, and meet regulatory requirements while offering compelling returns for risk buyers. As shifting regulations, evolving market dynamics, and technological advancements reshape the landscape, our experts will explore the opportunities and complexities in this growing space.
Panelists:
- Jeremy Hermant, Senior Advisor, Alantra
- Terry Lanson, Managing Director, Seer Capital Management
- Tanmoy Mukherjee, MD, Chief Risk Officer, Waterfall Asset Management
- Dmitry Pugachevsky, Director of Research, Quantifi
The Impact of Macroeconomics on Markets
How do global economic forces shape financial markets? This panel will explore the profound effects of macroeconomic trends—rising tariffs, trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties—on investment strategies and market volatility. Experts will discuss how economic policies and global shifts influence asset classes, shape market dynamics, and redefine risk management in an increasingly unpredictable world. With shifting trade relationships and policy decisions driving new challenges and opportunities, this discussion is more relevant than ever.
Panelists:
- Katharyn Meyer, Head of Financial Markets, Americas, ING Capital Markets
- Mark Cabana, Managing Director, Head of US Rates Strategy, Bank of America Securities
- George Goncalves, Macro Strategy Head (US), MUFG Securities
- Michael Pond, MD, Head of Global Inflation-Linked Research, Barclays