Founded in 2005, CFT Financials Ltd. is a London-based proprietary trading firm with offices in London and Montreal.
The firm maintains a significant presence within the global capital markets, trading a broad range of financials instruments including equity index, interest rate, commodity and foreign exchange futures within an extensive array of markets. By employing a variety of proprietary trading strategies, CFT strives to achieve superior risk-adjusted performance by implementing and utilizing a disciplined approach to trading.
CFTs methodology is anchored in the belief that success begins with the development of its traders and strategies. By harnessing technological innovation and providing traders with the optimal trading environment, CFT has developed a dynamic corporate culture which encourages innovative ideas.
Management
Andrew Duncan Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Duncan has gained much respect as an entrepreneur in the finance industry with roles across the financial world in London, Chicago, Milan and New York. To date, he has had successful careers with investment banks, J.P. Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse in a wide variety of roles. He has also held the position of Chief Operating Officer with Refco Trading Services. Through this experience, he has gained valuable insight and knowledge of the financial markets. He holds a law degree and attended the College of Law Guildford. He also maintains numerous business interests worldwide.
Andrew Priston Montreal, Director of Trading
Andrew Priston was introduced to the world of trading at the tender age of 22. He quickly gained a solid reputation for himself as a fearless and confident trader and was dubbed Braveheart by his colleagues. He has become known as one of the most prominent, respected and successful futures traders in the world. He has been featured in Trader Monthlys top 30 under 30 in three consecutive years and graced the cover of the first issue of the publication. He has also been featured in the Sunday Times under 30 Rich list. Andrew provides a key role at CFT sharing his experience and strategies with new and veteran traders.
Dan Cousins London, Global Operations Manager
Dan Cousins began his career in 1994 on the LIFFE exchange and traded for a number of years as both an open outcry pit trader as well as an electronic trader. Dans experience spans across numerous aspects of the futures markets. He has held a variety of senior positions which include roles as a technology manager and as a risk manager. Dan joined CFT in 2006; he provides support for traders and manages all primary daily operations for both locations from the London office.
The firm maintains a significant presence within the global capital markets, trading a broad range of financials instruments including equity index, interest rate, commodity and foreign exchange futures within an extensive array of markets. By employing a variety of proprietary trading strategies, CFT strives to achieve superior risk-adjusted performance by implementing and utilizing a disciplined approach to trading.
CFTs methodology is anchored in the belief that success begins with the development of its traders and strategies. By harnessing technological innovation and providing traders with the optimal trading environment, CFT has developed a dynamic corporate culture which encourages innovative ideas.
Management
Andrew Duncan Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Duncan has gained much respect as an entrepreneur in the finance industry with roles across the financial world in London, Chicago, Milan and New York. To date, he has had successful careers with investment banks, J.P. Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse in a wide variety of roles. He has also held the position of Chief Operating Officer with Refco Trading Services. Through this experience, he has gained valuable insight and knowledge of the financial markets. He holds a law degree and attended the College of Law Guildford. He also maintains numerous business interests worldwide.
Andrew Priston Montreal, Director of Trading
Andrew Priston was introduced to the world of trading at the tender age of 22. He quickly gained a solid reputation for himself as a fearless and confident trader and was dubbed Braveheart by his colleagues. He has become known as one of the most prominent, respected and successful futures traders in the world. He has been featured in Trader Monthlys top 30 under 30 in three consecutive years and graced the cover of the first issue of the publication. He has also been featured in the Sunday Times under 30 Rich list. Andrew provides a key role at CFT sharing his experience and strategies with new and veteran traders.
Dan Cousins London, Global Operations Manager
Dan Cousins began his career in 1994 on the LIFFE exchange and traded for a number of years as both an open outcry pit trader as well as an electronic trader. Dans experience spans across numerous aspects of the futures markets. He has held a variety of senior positions which include roles as a technology manager and as a risk manager. Dan joined CFT in 2006; he provides support for traders and manages all primary daily operations for both locations from the London office.