2018 Asia Trading Summit Kicks Off in Shanghai

One of Asia’s most anticipated trading events of 2018 has finally arrived, with thousands of executives and professionals descending upon Shanghai. The 2018 Asia Trading Summit kicks off on Thursday with a welcome party at the South Beauty Club, setting the stage for a unique two-day event.

Hosted by Finance Magnates, Conversion Pros, and premium Chinese FX news source FX168, the event will include a wide range of discussions, seminars, and panels lasting March 22-23. Having only debuted last year, the Asia Trading Summit already is looking to break last year's record of 3,500 registered attendees and 500 IBs.

The event holds particular significance for all attendees, attracting both investors, traders, Forex Forex Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Foreign exchange or forex is the act of converting one nation’s currency into another nation’s currency (that possesses a different currency); for example, the converting of British Pounds into US Dollars, and vice versa. The exchange of currencies can be done over a physical counter, such as at a Bureau de Change, or over the internet via broker platforms, where currency speculation takes place, known as forex trading.The foreign exchange market, by its very nature, is the world’s largest tradi Read this Term brokers, technology providers, and IBs. The two-day agenda features a full slate of activities, workshops, and panels. Attendees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with what’s in store by accessing the event’s agenda.

Finance Magnates’ CEO, Michael Greenberg commented: “I had the privilege to kick-off over 30 events all over the world, and let me tell you: an event in China is quite unlike anything else. The vibrant local community of traders and industry participants has a real need for a standard gathering place, and this is what the Asia Trading Summit is about.”

Eye on the future with China lighting the way

The 2018 Asia Trading Summit will look to bridge the gap between East and West, focusing on some of the most important topics facing the financial services industry. This includes an exploration of next generation trading systems, harnessing of AI and Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned). In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data, making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamp Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned). In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data, making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamp Read this Term technology, investor education, and many other topics.

Indeed, “on top of the networking and business, the summit offers extensive educational material. From artificial intelligence to US tax law to trading platforms, the speaking rooms will provide an agenda both broad and rich, and I recommend spending as much time in them as you can,” explained Greenberg.

Will 2018 finally be the year China realizes its potential and takes the lead in finance? Thousands of attendees and IBs will soon find out, with the country’s leading executives and thought leaders at the event. It’s not too late for you to come and take part – don’t miss this opportunity to get your foot in the door!