Welcome to the STA’s Social Events page
In addition to our regular monthly meeting and networking, the STA holds many other professional and social events throughout the year which members can attend. These include networking drinks parties throughout the year and the ever-competitive JP Morgan Challenge, which benefits the STA’s supported charities.
STA Annual Celebration
On Wednesday 11 September the STA will hold its STA Annual Celebration – at the National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE.
Attendance is free but tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The stand-up drinks and canapes reception will start at 6.30pm and finish at 9.00pm.
The evening will start with a Welcome Address from our Chair, Eddie Tofpik, followed by an Awards Ceremony for recent MSTAs.
Conference: Technicals to Trading Systems 2024
The Society of Technical Analysts’ Technicals to Trading Systems – from Classic Charting to AI Developments hybrid conference will take place both online and at One Moorgate Place, City of London on Tuesday 16 April 2024.
STA 55th Birthday Party
On Thursday 14 September the STA will hold its STA Annual Celebration – at the National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE – this year celebrating its 55th birthday!
Attendance is free but tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The stand-up drinks and canapes reception will start at 6.30pm and finish at 9.00pm. Members wishing to stay on for a little longer can make their way to the fabulous Club Bar for cash drinks.
The evening will start with an Awards Ceremony for recent MSTAs.
We hope you can attend and meet not only fellow members but also other professionals in the financial markets.
For details on how to register email the STA office on info@technicalanalysts.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
J P Morgan Corporate Challenge 2023
Once again the STA took part in the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge event. Our charity this year was Age UK Waltham Forest, and the team put in some very creditable performances over the short course. Well done to all!
Conference: Technicals to Trading Systems
The Society of Technical Analysts is delivering its first conference with the intriguing title Technicals to Trading System on the 18 April 2023, One Moorgate Place, City of London.
STA Freedom Party II
There are still a few places left for the STA Freedom Party II – at the National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A 2HE on Thursday 22 September.
Attendance is free but tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The stand-up drinks and canapes reception will start at 6.30pm and finish at 9.00pm. Members wishing to stay on for a little longer can make their way to the fabulous Club Bar for cash drinks.
The evening will start with an Awards Ceremony for recent MSTAs – including a presentation of the Bronwen Wood Memorial Prize for the winners in 2020 and 2021.
We hope you can attend and meet not only fellow members but also other professionals in the financial markets.
To register please click here.
STA Freedom Party – September 2021
The STA Executive Committee were delighted to celebrate the return to in-person events with this special ‘Freedom’ drinks party at the National Liberal club.
Eddie Tofpik, Head of Marketing at the STA, welcomed guests to the event and gave an update on the latest STA ventures, and giving great thanks to all those involved.
STA Gala Dinner 2019
Tom Hicks, STA Chairman, welcomed guests to the event and gave an update on the latest STA news and plans for 2020. Tom presented Anne Whitby, Karen Jones and Guido Riolo with surprise gifts in gratitude for their service on the STA board over the years before retiring end of 2018
JP Morgan Corporate Challenge Fun Run – July 2019
We are delighted that once again the STA will participate in the charity fun run, which will be held on Thursday 4 July in Battersea Park at 18:45h. The 5.6km route is suitable for individuals of all abilities, whether you decide to walk, jog or run.
This year TeamSTA will run with actual candles to mimic candlestick charts! The STA team will meet at the Prince Albert pub before the event to collect the STA running T-shirts and there will be a social/drinks afterwards.
Registration costs £33 but the STA will pay for the first 20 who sign up. For more details please contact the STA office on 020 7125 0038 or info@sta-uk.org
STA AGM, Quiz & Christmas Party – December 2018
On Tuesday 11 December, the STA held its Annual General Meeting, followed by a Quiz and Christmas drinks.
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STA Diploma Awards – September 2018
On Tuesday 11 September, the STA held a small Awards Ceremony for the latest cohort of successful MSTA candidates. Only some of the many who have qualified were able to be there in person as they either live too far away or because of prior commitments, but we were delighted to welcome those that could make it.
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J P Morgan Corporate Challenge Fun Run – July 2018
For the fourth year running the STA participated in the JPMorgan Corporate Challenge (JPMCC) on Thursday 5 July. The 5.6km route is suitable for individuals of all abilities, and the STA’s official charity beneficiary is Cancer Research UK. Well done to all those who took part in the sweltering heat!
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Fabulous at 50: The STA’s Golden Anniversary Party – June 2018
The STA turned half a century old in 2018 and to celebrate the Society held a 50th anniversary party on Thursday 7 June 2018 at the London’s Living Room – City Hall.
About 200 people were there, monthly meeting regulars, all the STA Committee, and IFTA delegates from Europe and as far as Nigeria, Hong Kong and three from Japan. For those who missed it, a write-up on the event will be included in the September issue of Market Technician.
For 50 years the influence technical analysis has on the way the investment industry does business has been growing. Thanks to the STA’s dedicated team of specialists offering deep sector knowledge, expert industry insights and a genuine desire to help its members realise their objectives, our non-for-profit UK organisation is now globally recognised as the gold standard for technical analysis training and learning.
At the heart of the STA are our core values, including passion and integrity which have helped grow our member community to over 1350 individuals in more than 30 countries.
It is through all our people – members, staff and partners – that we are able to continue making a difference. Thank you for your unwavering support and we look forward to the next 50 years together.
STA Annual Dinner 2017
On Wednesday, 20 September 2017, the STA held its Annual Dinner at the National Liberal Club.
Members gathered for a drinks reception ahead of the 3 course gala dinner – held in the magnificent Lloyd George room. Axel Rudolph, STA Chairman, welcomed members to the event and gave an update on the latest STA news and plans for 2018. Luise Kliem, the STA’s chief examiner then gave a few words before presenting the 2017 Bronwen Wood Memorial Prize to Marco Meola. To read a transcript of both these speeches please click here.
We were honoured that this year’s guest speaker was Charlie Morris, Head of Multi Asset at Newscape, where manages the Newscape Diversified Growth Fund. A write-up on this, and the evening, will shortly be posted in the blog section of our website.
Team STA at JPMorgan Challenge – July 2017
On 6 July 2017, Team STA met at Battersea Park for the 2017 JPMorgan fun run.
This was the 3rd year running that the STA have entered a team.
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STA Summer Party and Diploma Awards – July 2016
The evening started with the presentation of STA Diploma certificates to the latest cohort of successful candidates. Only some of the many who studied were able to be there in person as they live far away abroad or because of prior commitments, but we were delighted to welcome those that could make it. Luise Kliem FSTA, STA consultant and lecturer, gave a brief introduction to the two stages of the Diploma course. STA Chairman Axel Rudolph FSTA presented the certificates as Luise called them up one by one. 2 of the new MSTAs present – Simon Gray and Guillaume Osouf – achieved Distinctions. Well done to all!
The Awards Ceremony was followed by Philip Gray FSTA who gave a riveting talk on Chinese markets, and a networking Drinks and Canapes Reception.
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Team STA at JPMorgan Challenge – July 2016
On 21st July 2016, Team STA met at Battersea Park for the 2016 JPMorgan fun run.
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Tom DeMark presentation to the Society – March 2016
Tom DeMark visited the Society and gave a fascinating presentation to members at Pinners Hall. Meeting blog here.
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STA AGM and Christmas Party – December 2015
This year’s Annual General Meeting was held at the British Bankers Association on Tuesday 8 December and was followed by a talk by Professor Russell Napier and the Christmas party. Russell’s fundamental talk, whilst explaining charts, went down very well and later on he mingled with new and old members over drinks and tasty canapés.
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STA Annual Dinner – November 2015
On Wednesday 25 November, the STA held its annual Dinner at the impressive National Liberal Club, One Whitehall Place. New faces and old friends gathered for pre-Drinks in the Smoking Room before sitting down to a three course dinner in the fabulous David Lloyd George room. This year’s guest speaker was Dr Greg Davies of Barclays Wealth, who gave an enlightening and entertaining talk on his speciality, behavioural finance.
The STA Annual Dinner also included announcing a new Fellow to the Society – Simon Warren. He has been instrumental in driving the STA forward, has made certain that the Society adheres to good corporate governance and always had the STA’s best interests at heart. He has recently helped modernise the Barbican library, put into place an investment committee and proof read the second version of the STA’s Home Study Course, all while being the STA’s treasurer for over a decade.
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STA Summer Party and Diploma Awards Ceremony – July 2015
Diploma certificates were presented to newly qualified MSTA by STA chairman Axel Rudolph (left) and the Head of Education Deborah Owen (right) at a very well attended Summer Party held at the British Bankers’ Association in London. Worldwide we have 50 new MSTAs so far this year and although many are unable to attend this Diploma presentation in person, our congratulations go to all of our new cohort. 4 new MSTAs passed with Distinction – Daniel Belchers, Irene Christodoulou, Stephen Hoad and Steve O’Hare.
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JPMorgan Corporate Challenge – July 2015
Despite Thursday 9th July 2015 being the first complete London underground strike in 13 years, STA runners weren’t daunted (though numbers slightly depleted) as they ran for charity at the annual JP Morgan fun run. Setting up team HQ at the Prince Albert pub garden, this was certainly not your typical financial gurus’ usual haunt.
Organised by STA executive committee member Tom Hicks MSTA and chairman Axel Rudolph FSTA, with vice chairman Charles Newsome MSTA one of the runners and Mark Tennyson d’Eyncourt FSTA manning the fort (built of rucksacks), the committee were out in force.
Told to strip and don fetching STA T-shirts, they obediently complied and posed to have their picture taken at the first ever STA event of its type. Superbly organised – and the weather couldn’t have been nicer – they set off in batches based on their own estimates of time to complete the 5.6 kilometre circuit. We are pleased to announce that there were no drop outs and no injuries.
A lovely and challenging evening was had by all.
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Previous STA Dinner Speakers
2015 – Dr Greg Davies
Dr Greg B Davies is Head of Behavioural Finance, Barclays Wealth and Investment Management. Greg leads a global team of behavioural and quantitative finance specialists, and is responsible for the design and global implementation of Barclays’ Investment Philosophy. He is an Associate Fellow at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, and his first book, Behavioral Investment Management, was published in January. He has authored papers in multiple academic disciplines, and is a frequent media commentator on Behavioural Finance.
2014 – Deborah Owen FSTA – combined with the IFTA2014 Gala Dinner
Deborah Owen is a past Chairman of the Society of Technical Analysts and the editor of the Society’s Journal, The Market Technician. She is also Head of Education and sits on the STA’s ethics, grandfathering and IFTA liaison committees. Deborah is the Managing Editor of Investment Research of Cambridge Ltd. Deborah, who is a Fellow of the STA, has recently been invited to become a visiting professor at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL).
2013 – Dominic Frisby
Dominic is MoneyWeek’s commentator on gold and commodities. He is the presenter and producer of Frisby’s Bulls & Bears – an internet radio show in which he discusses financial and economic matters with leading lights of the sector. Dominic was educated at St Paul’s School, Manchester University and the Webber-Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art. He is also one of the UK’s leading voiceover artists, a TV presenter and stand-up comedian.
2012 – David Buick
David Buik has spent 50 years in the City of London and is considered a household name as one of the most public faces and voices in finance. David joined BGC Partners in 2006 and as the public face of the brand has helped build its reputation as a leading global brokerage company. In March 2011, David stepped down from his full-time role as Markets Commentator to work for the firm on a part-time basis.
2011 – Alpesh Patel
Alpesh B. Patel is one of the UK’s best known financial commentators and authors. He is the founder of www.investingbetter.com. As well as writing 9 bestselling books on trading, he is a regular columnist for the Financial Times newspaper, and presented the popular ‘CEO in the Hot Seat’ on Bloomberg television. He appears regularly on CNN, Sky Business News, CNBC and BBC radio and television.
2010 – Bill Keegan
William Keegan is The Observer’s senior economics commentator. He has written articles published in The Guardian and The Observer. He has been analysing government and central banking performance for several decades and was Economics Correspondent of the Financial Times. Additionally, he has worked with the Bank of England’s Economic Intelligence Department. His published books include 2066 and All That, The Spectre of Capitalism, Mrs Thatcher’s Economic Experiment, Mr Lawson’s Gamble, Britain Without Oil, and The Prudence of Mr Gordon Brown.
2009 – Stephen Grant
Comedian
2008 – Barry Riley
Barry is a well respected journalist who spent many years at the Financial Times.
2007 – Roger Nightingale
Roger has worked in the city for almost 40 years. Initially, he was a research economist with Hoare Govett. More recently he has set up an independent consultancy.
2006 – David Murrin
David has over 20 years experience in propriety trading and financial markets. David gave an amusing talk explaining amongst other things how his first job living and working with local tribes in the Sepik Basin in Papua New Guinea was a formative experience and shaped his theories on behavioural based analysis techniques that could be applied to the financial markets.
2005 – Martin Mallett
Chief Dealer at the Bank of England. Martin was quick to admit that he was a supporter – though not a practitioner – of technical analysis and acknowledged its usefulness.The Bank studies technical conditions and also, where appropriate, employs a technical approach to enhance its trading activities. During his address Martin spoke broadly about his role as a Central Banker.
