Recent content by DavidCarpentier

Hi, could anyone advise on the best platform and/or instruments for macro trading? Intention is to speculate on currencies, commodities, equity indices and sovereign bonds.. Looking for something that reflects actual markets quite closely (for that reason im not considering spread betting). I...

I'm still looking too... No one? Cheers

Hi, Looking to buy FSA Unit 2 and 3 (Securities and Derivatives) books if anyone's looking to sell them on (london area pref)? Thanks, Dave

Hi, Haven’t posted on here for a while and needed some advice..I was wondering if some of you might be able to help. I am currently working as an Analyst and eventually would like to be a macro fund manager. I have 4.5 years relevant experience and am a CFA Level 3 candidate. However, I feel...

Theres so many different "CF.."? Do you have to do a seperate qualification for each? for example CF21 Investment Adviser CF26 Customer Trading CF30 Customer CF27 Investment Management What does the fit and proper test involve? Thanks again

Hi, I did my SII Cretificate in FSA regulations close to two years ago. It expires after two years. I still haven't done the second part yet though (either "Securities" or "Derivatives"). If i do this before the two years is up, does that extend my qualification for another two years? Also...

ged, sounds like youre having a brilliant time mate - hope it continues no, i didnt get that job but i managed to get a new job in the UK ..but im still applying to different things abroad. i'd still be too scared to drop everything, move there and then look for a job though so i think...

Thanks for all the help fellas Ged, did you get the job in HK?

Hi, Im considering applying to some investment consultanices (an example is Hymans Robertson http://www.hymans.co.uk/Pages/default.aspx) . These guys manage portfolios for clients and the role would involve asset allocation, manager selection, drafting investment policies etc My aim is to end...

cheers ged, best of luck with the interviews mate and the move too gooseman, 8to 8 is a 12 hour day! thats no joke brother

thanks for the responses. ged, are you planning on moving to HK for good? is it reasonable to expect some help from the company in finding accomodation for you/allowance etc? how about Visas and work permits etc? or are you just expected to turn and start working? also, i dont intend on...

Hi, I currently work at an investment bank in London but am thinking about going abroad to work somewhere like Singapore / Hong Kong/ New York, maybe for a couple of years. I love travelling and think that now is the best time to do something like this (im 25 / single / no mortgage). Anyone...

To be honest, I dont really knew if new star was any good. all i knew was that they had been bought by henderson so i just assumed :whistling there's hardly any info out there about them i.e. what strategies/asset classes they deal with, the main fund managers etc hmm....

their website offers no help and the email address they have provided for info doesnt work This was pretty much all I could find on the fund: http://www.hedgefundintelligence.com/eh/Article/1918972/Position/1051442/New-Stars-Tritton-quits-for-De-Putron.html?Task=Archive Charlie Tritton, head...

Anyone know much about them? thanks