Denisa Cumova

Denisa Cumova

Head of Portfolio Management & Quantitative Strategies La Francaise Systematic Asset Management

Buy Side Day | 15th September

3:20 PM Systematic/ Quant PM Working Group: Systematic FX strategies: How to refine signals and integrate LLM research in production

Systematic FX approaches are evolving as PMs test new datasets, refine signal construction and explore LLMs for research and scenario work. This roundtable focuses on how quant PMs strengthen model robustness, assess signal stability and integrate new tools without compromising governance. A practical exchange on what is genuinely working in production and how systematic FX processes are adapting.

Main Day 1 | 16th September

2:50 PM FX Hedging Panel: Strengthening hedging discipline: How can you maintain consistent FX hedging frameworks to best position your portfolio as markets and macro conditions shift?

FX hedging is one of the least standardised aspects of multi-asset portfolio management, with PMs taking very different approaches to setting hedge levels, maintaining discipline and reacting to shifting macro conditions. This session examines how PMs balance long-term hedging policies with shorter-term market signals, how they think about the appropriate level of unhedged currency exposure, and how they minimise hedge drag without undermining portfolio intent. Speakers will discuss the role of discretion versus systematic rules, how they interpret volatility and correlation shifts, and how they ensure hedging decisions remain aligned with broader investment objectives. A practical, PM-led discussion on building clear, consistent FX hedging frameworks across different market regimes.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Denisa.

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