Reviews

“Trevor Neil was superb. Great opportunity to learn from such an experienced trader and learned man.”
John Tuohy, CEO, Scio Ventures

“Tremendously enjoyable course. Gained valuable insights into the fascinating world of technical analysis. Good CMT Level 1 exam preparation. Trevor’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject were very impressive.”
Peter Dobson, Quant Equity Analyst, Kames Capital

“Excellent course content, quality of presentation and clarity of training.”
Fabian Schubert, Technical Analyst, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg

“Everything was excellent.”
Tim Pott, Head of Futures, Bernhard Rothfos

“Excellent course. Great pedagogical style – the instructor clearly had very strong working knowledge of this subject and was able to easily get his message across.”
Paul Zaris, Director, Oil Trading, ANZ Bank (Singapore)

“Everything about the course was excellent. Very engaging – great exchange amongst the participants.” (ESG for Investment Managers)
Brenda Petsche, Managing Director, Eric Sturdza Investments

“Excellent course. Judith’s expertise and insight is very impressive and she has her finger on the pulse of this important and evolving area.” (ESG Reporting for Listed Companies)
Seán McKeon, Company Secretary, Dalata Hotel Group plc

“[ESG Reporting for Listed Companies] is a very useful training for everyone who is new to the field of ESG reporting and/or engagement with investors and shareholders… I would definitely recommend this course if one wants to obtain a solid introduction into either ESG reporting frameworks or ESG investment strategies.”
Roshnie van der Zwan, Integrated Reporting Officer, Royal Schiphol Group

“I found the course very interesting. It helped me introduce myself into a new tool that will be really helpful for my daily routine/job.”
Javier Palacios, Oilseeds Trader, Engelhart CTP (Switzerland)

“Big thanks to Trevor, outstanding presentation from a skilled person.”
Rasmus Østenkær, Senior Dealer, Nordea

“The [Machine Learning for the Markets] tutor was very good. He explained things well and was very accommodating.”
Martyn North, eFX Trading Desk, TD Securities

“An extremely good teacher. The examples used were very useful in connecting the theory to market application.”
James Delaney, Analyst, ESB

“It was spectacular having Trevor here for the week! The team is energized and excited to start practicing the techniques he taught us. I really appreciate his humor, thoroughness, pace, and approach to teaching. It’s extremely apparent just how much experience and knowledge he brings to bear.”
Lee Turner, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, SunTrust Mortgage

“Steve really knows how to capture the attention of the attendees from the beginning and makes it worth every minute that is spent away from the desk. He has tools and techniques that are suitable for every trader. I can only recommend attending a workshop with Steve. Many thanks” (Trading Psychology Workshop)
Lukas Meier, Fixed Income Trader, Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB)

“Excellent content, excellent quality of presentation and clarity of training, excellent manual” (XVA and Counterparty Credit Risk)
Felipe Gutierrez-Blazquez, ALM Trader, European Investment Bank

“Very friendly, knowledgeable and capable teacher” (Machine Learning for the Markets)
Mark Worrall, Investment Manager, Aberdeen Asset Management

“Excellent course content and excellent venue.” (Machine Learning for the Markets)
Michael Flad, Lecturer, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

“Excellent” (Trading Psychology Workshop)
Fredy Sarmiento, Trader, Rabobank London

“Excellent course content and excellent quality of presentation” (Short-Term Trading Workshop)
Rita Irbe, Power Trader, Enovos Luxembourg

“‘Mindfulness for the markets’ is one of the best courses I’ve attended during my professional carrier. We had a passionate lecturer who inspired me to start practicing mindfulness.”
FX Strategist, Rabobank London

“Everything was excellent” (Trading Psychology Workshop & Mindfulness for the Markets)
Aimone Beretta, Portfolio Manager, Crossinvest

“Excellent course content and excellent quality of presentation” (Short-Term Trading Workshop)
Dr. Matthias Piot, Meteorologist and Commodity Analyst, EnBW

“Excellent course” (Statistical Arbitrage)
Senior Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Global Investors

“Everything was excellent.” (Machine Learning for the Markets)
FX Trader, Commerzbank

“Good course” (Economics for Traders & Fund Managers)
Nicholas Trotter, Treasury Manager, United Overseas Bank

“Excellent courses, very well presented by Steve Ward. Very beneficial for my trading career!” (Trading Psychology Workshop & Mindfulness for the Markets)
Simon Cotterill, Private Trader

“A very high quality throughout the course and it by far met my expectations.”
Christopher Lofdahl, Equity Sales, Danske Bank

“A very good overview of algorithmic trading techniques, especially what works and what doesn’t work. Ernie is a very patient instructor, giving clear and elaborate answers for every question one raises.”
Sandeep Yerra, Trader, Risk Management, Reliance Industries Limited

“This was an absolutely excellent introduction to the world of technical analysis. Trevor tailored the course to each participants particular needs and was very clear. I would highly recommend this course.”
Richard Swain, Head of Funds Research, Bentley Reid

“The best workshop I have ever attended.”
Tarik Khalil, Head of Power Trading, Interenergo d.o.o.

“Brilliant!”
Trader, Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark AG

“Excellent course content and quality of presentation.”
Richard Hulf, Fund Manager, Artemis Investment Management LLP

“Good course. Ernie was an excellent teacher.”
EFX Trading, Commerzbank

“Excellent. I have done a few courses with you guys now. Thanks.”
Eric Jhugroo, Quantitative Fund Manager, Structured Funds, Schroders Investment Management Limited

“Interesting course and good teaching approach.”
Global Front Office, ENEL TRADE S.p.A.

“Brilliant course, really enjoyed it.”
Valerie Chan, Metal Options Trader, Natixis London Branch

“Excellent venue, course content and clarity of training.”
Vernon Strang, Trader, NIBC Bank N.V.

“Excellent course, very useful combination of hands on knowledge paired with the theoretical understanding as well. All compiled in good presentations.”
Mikkel Wenøe Bach, Trader, AAK Denmark A/S

“The Trading Psychology Workshop was a real eye opener for someone like me who was quite cynical initially. However the content, backed up by measurable results, and the engaging delivery from Steve really made me sit up and think about the way I currently operate.”
Stuart Middleton, UK Power and Gas Trading, ESBi

“Excellent. It is great to have someone of his experience teaching the course.”
Luke Gale, Investment Manager, Ashburton Jersey

“A very good course.”
Caroline Vincent, Fund Manager, Cavendish Asset Management

“Excellent course.”
Margaret Ismond, Quantitative Analyst, Schroders Investment Management

“Everything was excellent.”
Siegfried Legeay, Trader, BNP Paribas Securities Services

“Excellent.”
Utku Eroglu, Senior FX Dealer, Banque de Commerce et de Placements

“Excellent course content and good quality of presentation and clarity of training.”
Joyce Brekelmans-Wils, Business Analyst, ABN Amro

“Absolutely great seminar.”
Beat Kuendig, Head FX, St. Galler Kantonalbank AG

“Excellent course content and quality of presentation.”
David Pasca, Energy Trading, ENEL TRADE

“I enjoyed every aspect of the course. Since attending the course in 2012, the course has helped me stay more relaxed and clear-minded, both in trading and other things.” [Testimonial received January 2014 with reference to the Trading Psychology Workshop]
Paul Mitchley, Assistant Head of Interest Rate Trading, DZ Bank

“The course was very good and very well presented. I would highly recommend it.”
CIO, Banque Privee Edmond de Rothschild SA (Hong Kong)

“Trevor Neil is a great speaker and made the course informative and thoroughly enjoyable.”
Corporate FX Sales, Société Générale

“Really enjoyed the course.”
Benno Honsdrecht, Senior Trader FI, SNS Bank

“I was very impressed by the content of the course and how Steve presented it. He was very engaging and willing to chat individually about our personal experiences.”
Ben Fraser, Trader, W & R Barnett

“The tools presented in the workshop are powerful and I can definitely see them improving my ways of dealing with the pressures involved in trading.”
Tomas Gustavsson, Senior Trader, Vattenfall Energy Trading

“Our course leader gave great insight and knowledge to psychology within trading. Presentation was first class and we also did a few fun experiments!! Overall a great couple of days and highly recommend it.”
Taylor Lang, Commodity Trader, Ebullio Capital Management

“Everything was excellent.”
Alain Carle, Investment Manager, Credit Agricole Suisse

“Excellent.”
Ivan Jelcic, Head of Trading, Korlea

“An excellent course.”
Benny Stromberg, Dealer, Nordea Bank

“I would recommend everyone to attend this seminar, advanced users as well as newbies. The indicators were taken to a whole new level.”
Lovisa Alvek, FX Sales, Nordea Bank

“The course was structured. The trainer gave clear and concise examples to support his interpretation of how to utilise the indicators used in technical analysis. I found it easy to relate to. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone.”
Jesseline Yeo, Trader Graduate Program, Shell Trading

“Excellent”
Francois Laurent, Trader, Atlantic Trading

“Excellent. The teacher was well prepared, articulate and approachable in terms of questions.”
Director, Pharo Management

“Excellent course”
James Goldstone, Fund Manager, Invesco Perpetual

“Excellent information about the technical indicators that helped me understand the indicators in their proper context. I would recommend it at any time.”
Lior Crucy, Quant Analyst, Landesbank Baden Württemberg

“Excellent course content and quality of presentation.”
Guilhem Fesquet, Executive Director, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International

“Excellent course. 10 out of 10.”
Domen Dimc, Long-Term Trader, GEN-I, d.o.o

“Very interesting course with great content and applicable and tangible approaches.”
Portfolio Manager, ATP Alpha

“Trevor Neil did – like always- a great course.”
Markus Weismann, Stucturer / Trader, Österreichische Volksbanken AG

“I really enjoyed it. Very interesting. Our trainer, Stephen Aikin, had many fascinating anecdotes which brought the material to life.”
Steven Schooling, Business Solutions Manager, Bord Gáis Energy

“All of the Global Markets Training workshops I have attended have been outstanding. Stephen Aikin was no exception. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the options market.”
Patric Tengelin, Trader, Modity Energy Trading

“Everything – including course content, quality of presentation, administration of booking, manuals and training venue – was excellent.”
Alessandro Sapori, AdB Energy Management – Wholesale and Origination, Enel Trade S.p.A.

“Excellent course”
Abdullah Alzuhair, Head of Credit, Bank Al Jazira

“Steve was a fantastic course leader, he explained a difficult subject in a way we could all understand and managed to cover a lot of detail in one day. I would definitely recommend this course.”
Victoria Clowes, Fund Manager, Jefferies Bache

“Excellent course”
Fund Manager, Schroders

“Excellent content and excellent delivery.”
Stephen Hope, Head of Quantitative Trading Simulations – Fixed Income Research, BNP Paribas

“Very interesting course. Steve is an excellent teacher and the ideas and techniques I have picked up will be very useful in the future.”
Michael Coad, Dealer – Rates and Credit, National Australia Bank

“An excellent course.”
Nick van Rensburg, Trader, Investec

“I was really absorbed into this workshop from the very beginning until the end and beyond. Excellent.”
Giorgio Rovito, Equity Portfolio Trader, Banca IMI

“Excellent content and quality of presentation.”
Adrian Codirlasu, Senior FX Options Dealer, ING Bank

“Very good course with good application of techniques and methods.”
Jeremy Baker, Portfolio manager, Harcourt Investment Consulting

“Excellent course content and presentation.”
Stephane Fima, Director, Societe Generale

“Very useful introduction to techniques I had not come across before as well as much needed clarification of some things I had picked up as “folklore” but did not know in detail. Thanks.
Vice-President, Credit-Suisse

“Steve is an excellent presenter. He conducted a very good course. Lots of take away points to ponder upon.”
Richard Fullarton, Trader, Shell

“Excellent content and clarity of training.”
Shaugn Wilkie, Portfolio Manager, Macquarie Bank International

“Excellent course, a real eye-opener in places.”
Andrew Beer, Equities Market Maker, RBS

“Excellent content and quality of presentation.”
Investment Manager, GAM

“The course was clearly thought out and well-planned for those wishing for a brief introduction to macroeconomics. Andrew was precise and informative and did relate the material to current events when possible. Highly recommended.”
Jeremy Baker, Portfolio manager, Harcourt Investment Consulting

“The two days were very useful for me and perfectly fit my needs. The trainer has great knowledge and experience and didnt hesitate to share as much as possible.”
Henning Prelle, FX Trader, BayernLB

“An excellent and informative course.”
Vice President, State Street Global Markets

“Course was excellent thanks. Very happy with the course.”
Stephen O’Sullivan, Christopher Street Capital

“I was very pleased with the course and I will certainly recommend my colleagues to join it.”
Edward Linderoth, Danske Bank

“Excellent.”
Tim Proctor, Director, Net Investors

“I can recommend going on the course for anyone that likes to use technical trading as a tool to increase profitability.”
Bo Knudsholt, Chief Dealer, Nordea Markets

“A fantastic trainer. The concepts were taught in a concise manner and the course is very useful for directional traders as well as vol/Option traders alike.”
Ani Banerjee, Global Multi Assets, Citigroup

“Very very helpful!”
Oliver Baumann, Investment Analyst, Sloan Asset Management

“A tremendous amount of information provided through thoughtful instruction tailored to meet the make-up of the entire audience. I consider the materials covered to be an important foundation for continued learning.”
Colin Murray, Vice President, Pala Investments

“Very informative and flexible to what each trader wanted to take away from the workshop.”
Toby Donovan, Trader, Armajaro Trading

“Excellent course content and presentation.”
Daniel Stephens, Strategic Hedge Book Manager, Trafigura Beheer

“Excellent course, informative and clearly presented… overall a fantastic course and I shall be attending further courses.”
Trader, RBS Sempra Commodities

“Very knowledgeable speaker who conveyed all points very well. Very practical techniques that I am, applying to my every day trading. Very pleased.”
Ben Franklin, Treasury Dealer, SG Hambros

“Excellent course content and excellent quality of presentation.”
Senior FX Forwards Trader, Deutsche Bank

“Extremely useful. I’m likely to attend again at some point in the future.”
Paul Lewis, Director, Triniti Financial Group

“Excellent course content; excellent quality and clarity of presentation; and an excellent manual.”
Seamus Magner, Head of Trading, Irish Life Investment Managers

“The course was really good.”
Risk Arbitrage Sales, SEB Enskilda

“Everything – including the administration of the booking, the venue, the course content, the manual, and the quality of the trainer’s presentation – was excellent.”
Dr Ingvar Mattsson, Credit Analyst, Swedbank

“An excellent course.”
Azim Mahomed, Trader, Gulf International Bank

“Excellent quality of presentation and clarity of training.”
Research Analyst, Man Investments

“Very well presented and good depth of knowledge / experience.”
Fund Manager, Invesco Real Estate

“Excellent.”
Julia Chatwyn, Investment Coordinator, Irwin Mitchell LLP

“The trainer clearly knew his stuff and as an ex trader he had all the practical user experience. A very informative course.”
Fund Manager, Pelham Capital

“Excellent course content and quality of presentation.”
Junior Associate, Banca IMI

“Excellent course, very thorough and informative. Significant and in depth information was provided on the short term interest rate futures product..”
Trader, Zenith Bank UK

“Clarity of training was excellent.”
Research Analyst, Man Investments

“A great seminar that helped me to better understand and complemented the groundwork layed out in the trainer’s books.”
Herwig Prielipp, Cominvest Asset Management

“Excellent course content, excellent venue.”
FX Trader, HSH Nordbank

“Excellent course.”
Trader, Banca IMI

“Excellent course content and quality of presentation.”
Hassan Johaadien, Head of TAA Research, Aviva Investors

“Excellent course.”
Hai Jiang, Carbon Trading Manager, Eneco Energy Trade

“This was one of my top courses. The course was informative and well presented. The use of PCs with MATLAB was actually very productive. Thanks.”
Senior Trader, Mizuho International

“Stephen was very professional and his background allowed him to interact very well.”
Lee Partridge, Trader, Helaba

“An excellent, well presented course that covered all areas I had hoped for and was delivered by a high quality professional.”
Fund Manager, Chirin Capital

“Excellent course.”
Holger Galuschke, Technical Analyst, E.ON Energy Trading

“It was great to be able to use real examples. The course was very useful and the trainer did a great job in presenting and explaining various techniques across a broad use of indicators. I am already trying to implement some of these.”
Iain Redmond, Research Associate, Fidelity International

“An excellent course. Absolutely interesting.”
Marco Michelutti, Oil Derivatives Trader, Enel Trade

“Excellent.”
Karol Sztekiel, Analyst, Credit Suisse International

“It is so refreshing to have a course presented by someone who has actually experienced so much in the market. I learnt so much.”
Trader, Natixis Commodity Markets

“Excellent lecturer; the overview of the major FI concepts was very useful.”
Nataliya Robert, Analyst, BCV

“Excellent course.”
Michael Zacharia, Portfolio Manager, Sand Aire

“An excellent course that I will (and already have) recommended to colleagues.”
Investment Manager, Ruffer LLP

“An excellent course.”
Daniel Mules, Credit Repos, WestLB