ECU’s high-profile and experienced investment team is responsible for all currency trading programmes. The investment approach is based on macro-economic, fundamental and technical analysis, rigorous risk management and capital preservation. |
Philip Manduca, the Head of Investment, is supported by ECU’s Trading Team – David Lavers, Head of Trading, and Mike Hughes, Head of Risk Management.
Investment Manager
Philip Manduca |
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Philip Manduca, Head of Investment, is Chairman of the Investment Committee, responsible for strategy, risk management and performance. Philip has over 20 years of top level experience as a hedge fund manager producing strong risk-adjusted returns. |
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Head of Trading
David Lavers |
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David Lavers is Head of Trading, responsible for execution of the trading strategy. He has had an extensive career in the investment banking and hedge fund industry including working for the Soros group. David was also a Partner at Omega Advisers Inc and Deputy General Manager and Head of Treasury at Yamaichi Bank (UK).
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Head of Risk Management
Mike Hughes |
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Mike Hughes is Head of Risk Management. He is responsible for risk monitoring and reporting on daily market intelligence and information from ECU’s market counterparties. Mike was Head of Currency Option Trading at Robert Fleming. |
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