Review of Global Derivatives & Risk Management 2009 that took place in April 2009

What Made Global Derivatives & Risk Management The Must-Attend Derivatives Conference Of 2009

Global Derivatives & Risk Management 2009 once again proved to be the one stop-shop derivatives conference in terms of coverage of derivatives and networking. There was more take-away learning than any other derivatives conference including over 40 hours of derivatives-focused sessions. Here are just some of the successful highlights of the 2009 event.

The Global Derivatives 2009 Taskforce discussed to what extent derivatives are weapons of mass destruction and how models have fared in the current market. This extended keynote discussion attracted many audience questions and was a key debating point for the industry. Derivatives regulation and modelling to market realities were key themes of concern and focus with a wish to see how the debate will evolve for the 2010 event
The Quantitative Problem Solving Working Groups proved to be a highly successful new feature at the event. They gave the audience the opportunity to work on key modelling and risk management issues in credit, equity & interest rates with top practitioner speakers. The session enabled attendees to go back to their desk with some tangible take-away learning
The New Quick-Fire Model Showcase featured a couple of new approaches to derivatives modelling from the audience. This dynamic session gave the audience the opportunity to present their work to the most prestigious derivatives audience. Look out for your chance to present your work next year!
The Volatility & Correlation Summit featured the keynote discussion on volatility trading in today's dynamic market. An appraise of new products and approaches was appreciated by the audience as well as the opportunity to discuss the issues raised during the practical strategy lab format where attendees could discuss the key issues in smaller roundtable groups
Early risers enjoyed two breakfast research briefings on the latest work in CMS products and on dependence modelling. Croissants and equations seemed to go well together!
The new Lunchtime research session proved immensely popular with Mark Broadie's work on golf strategy and performance a real hit!