Hasan Amjad

Head of Algorithmic Trading GAM Systematic Cantab

Dr Hasan Amjad is Head of Algorithmic Trading at GAM Systematic Cantab and leads the development of infrastructure for the firm's algorithmic trading and high-frequency systems. Since joining Cantab, Hasan has designed and implemented the technology underpinning the automatic trading platform, as well as writing the primary execution algorithm. He developed a high frequency simulation system based on static analysis techniques, a pre-trade analytics package that allows trading without human intervention, and a post-trade analytics toolkit for transaction cost analysis. Hasan will be contributing to the Panels ‘What are the latest innovations in FX algos, how are providers differentiating their offerings, and what is the current buy side adoption rate?’ and ‘Separating the AI hype from reality - What are the latest successful applications and how can you implement them on your trading desk?’ on 12^th September.