Starting your own high frequency trading firm is not easy. Where do you begin? Legal matters are a significant piece of thepuzzle and rapidly consume time and money. Technology and infrastructure decisions are the cornerstone for success andthe consequences of poor decision making can be devastating. The need to establish a relationship with a prime broker,clearing firm, executing counterparty and relevant ECN/exchange can be a daunting and capital intensive task. Spendingtime on legal, technology and trading relationships takes away from valuable time that can otherwise be devoted totrading.

The forum will also explore current and future trends in the FX, Fixed Income and Futures high frequency trading space. Itis critical to be current on today's constantly shifting market dynamic in order to successfully operate a trading firm. Ourmarket experts share their valuable insights and perspectives on the ever-changing landscape. Join us for this practicaland interactive event which provides you with essential information to help you focus quickly and efficiently on thebusiness of trading, and addresses key issues for launching a successful high frequency trading business.

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4:45 pm - Registration5:10 pm - 5:15 pm - Introduction5:15 pm - 5:55 pm - Sessions A, B, C running simultaneously6:00 pm - 6:40 pm - Sessions A, B, C running simultaneously6:45 pm - 7:25 pm - Sessions A, B, C running simultaneously7:25 pm - 7:30 pm - Conclusion7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Networking Reception

Breakout Session A: Key Legal and Other Considerations inSetting up Your Own Firm

Facilitated by Alan Schwarz, President & COO, Trading Cross Connects

This breakout session addresses:

Who Will be Attending theEvent:

Proprietary Trading Desks

Hedge Funds

Commodity Trading Advisors

Portfolio Managers

Broker/Dealers

Technology Firms

Advisory Firms

Event Venue:Westin New York270 West 43rd St.New York, NY 10036Tel: 212-201-2700

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Corporate - company setup

Intellectual Property - IP issues to consider when departing from your current

employer

Tax - how to set up your company in the most tax efficient manner

Employment Matters - non-competes, non-solicits, confidentiality considerations

Subject Matter Experts include:Mitch Rabinowitz, Partner, Crowell & MoringJim Fischer, Associate, Drinker BiddleHenry Lebowitz, Partner, Fried FrankRichard Kaltenbach, Senior Counsel, ICAP

Breakout Session B: Establishing Counterparty and ECNRelationships

Moderator - Paul Zubulake, Senior Analyst, AITE Group

This breakout session addresses relationships with:Prime Brokers and Banks

Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income and Futures Exchanges and ECN's

Co-location, hosting and telecom service providers

Subject Matter Experts include:Dave Reid, Director FX Prime Brokerage, CitiRepresentative, ICAP's BrokerTecAdditional panelist to be confirmed

Breakout Session C: Infrastructure and Technology Needs

Facilitated by TBD

This breakout session addresses:Developing and implementing a solid low latency model

Building vs. buying a superior system

Evaluating the best proximity and hosting solutions

Advances and trends in HF technology

Subject Matter Experts include:Timothy James, Deployment Manager, AegisoftGray Lorig, CIO, Trading Cross ConnectsKevin Houston, Chairman, Rapid AdditionWill Mechem, Managing Director, WJT Global Solutions

For further information, contactinfo@TheMankoffCompany.com.

Registration is complimentaryto those who meetqualification requirements

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