New Leadership: Urs Rindlisbacher Assumes the Chairmanship of Our Board of Directors
As of July 1, 2026, Urs Rindlisbacher has joined our senior leadership team as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Among other qualifications, he is a Swiss-certified expert in accounting and controlling and a RAB-certified audit expert with more than 25 years of experience in auditing, trust services, and international accounting. A well-established professional career His qualifications as a federally certified […]
New Location, New Opportunities: 1000FTAD AG Moves to Cham
Cham, July 2026. We have taken an important strategic step: As a Swiss company specializing in fully automated FX systematic strategies, we have relocated our headquarters from Balgach to our new location at Gewerbestrasse 11 in 6330 Cham. By moving into the prestigious Atrium complex, we are underscoring our growing importance in the Swiss financial center and laying the groundwork for our next […]
When a Cancellation Turns into an Opportunity: Our Evening at Westhafen Pier
July 3 and 4, 2026, were firmly marked on the calendars of many in the financial industry. The Cashflow Conference in Frankfurt had been on the calendar for months. Flights had been booked, hotels reserved, and tickets purchased. Then the news came: The conference had been canceled. It came as a surprise to everyone involved—at short notice and with no real alternative. We at 1000FTAD have decided to […]
Market Commentary, June 2026
FX Strategies Amid Geopolitical Easing and the ECB’s Interest Rate Shift The global market environment in June was largely shaped by the easing of tensions in the Middle East conflict. On June 18, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities, including a 60-day negotiation period; as part of this, the U.S.-imposed naval blockade against Iranian ports was also lifted. The relief […]
Currency Pair Selection: Why These 10 Pairs?
Not every currency pair is suitable for systematic trading. Choosing the right pairs is one of the most fundamental—and most frequently underestimated—decisions when developing a rule-based FX strategy. The wrong pair can cause an otherwise sound strategy to fail—not because the logic is flawed, but because the market environment for that pair […]
2026 Central Bank Cycle: What the SNB, Fed, and ECB Mean for FX Investors
The monetary policies of the three major central banks will be the key driver in the FX market in 2026. But what does that mean specifically—and why is it particularly relevant for investors in rule-based FX strategies? To understand this, one must first grasp how central banks influence currency markets and why this mechanism will be particularly pronounced in 2026. How central banks influence currency markets: […]
How a Rule-Based System Navigates Currency Crises
Periods of heightened market volatility are the most common objection investors raise against FX strategies: “What happens when the markets go haywire?” The answer doesn’t lie in forecasting—it lies in the system. And to truly understand this answer, one must first understand why human decision-making systematically deteriorates during crises. Why human decision-making deteriorates during crises […]
Market Commentary, May 2026
Positive Monthly Results in a Mixed Market Environment The global market environment remained mixed in May. Global growth forecasts were revised downward, while international stock markets managed to gain ground at the same time. A key supportive factor toward the end of the month was the drop in oil prices below the $100 mark, which noticeably eased pressure on risk assets. Nevertheless, elevated energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and continued expectations of restrictive interest rates remained key influencing factors. […]
Safe-Haven Flows: Who Benefits When the World Gets Nervous?
The Dollar and the Franc: The Top Choices In times of crisis, it becomes clear which currencies the world truly trusts. Since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, investors have increasingly sought safe havens: The U.S. dollar rose significantly, the Swiss franc also rose, while the Japanese yen remained largely stable. Why the Dollar Dominates The dollar had […]
British Government Bonds: When Trust Comes at a Price
Yields at Their Highest Level in a Generation Historic events are currently unfolding in the U.K. bond market. The yield on 30-year government bonds—known as gilts—has climbed to its highest level since 1998. At one point, it rose to 5.79 percent, the highest level this century. War with Iran as a Catalyst The reasons are manifold. […]
