Howard Friend CMT

I have been actively involved in the financial markets as a trader, market strategist, systems developer and trading educator for over 30 years. I have dedicated my career to the creation, development and trading of systematic/algorithmic trading models and to mentoring new and improving traders.

My first proprietary trading role was for a UK family office (2007-2009) where I traded spot FX and futures (Crude Oil, S & P 500, Gold, T-Bonds etc.) producing solid returns over an 18-month period with minimal drawdowns.

Moving to Switzerland in 2009 as Chief Market Strategist of a Swiss bank, I produced daily market analysis and ran proprietary trading systems ('HF SYSTEMS') as a trading signals service exclusively for the bank's clients.

I went independent in mid-2012 obtaining a Swiss asset management license which enabled me to offer managed account services via LPOA as a regulated asset manager and I have managed trading accounts on behalf of regulated entities for much of the time since.

I currently run 'HF SYSTEMS' as a subscription service for traders looking to improve their trading by adopting a systematic approach and I offer online and offline educational courses for new and aspiring traders and educational webinars for FX/CFD brokers.

I have been a member of the CMT Association since 1999 and was one of the first holders of the CMT designation outside the US (attained in 2004). I have appeared regularly on the financial TV networks (CNBC etc.) discussing market views, and have conducted seminars on trading strategy development around the world.