Recent content by davinci

Thanks a lot guys, I will take a look at both and see which one suits me best

CFT in London has nothing to do with Montreal. these are two separate companies.

Can anyone help me with sourcing tick data for Futures markets. I am new to the system trading world and have been told I need to obtain tick data for specific markets to back test my system. Thanks Davinci

All the good guys from Saxon went over to CFT, this caused Saxon to shut up shop. DV has also left Montreal and is now based in Toronto. CFT are the only trading firm left in Montreal

CFT Financials have an office in Montreal - I know it's not Toronto but they offer a salary to traders.

To my knowledge it is ilegal for a company to stop you earning a living, and telling you that you cannot trade for two years is doing exactly that.

That isnt 100% true, they are looking for experienced traders or trainee traders who can demonstrate the ability to trade, I am sure Braveheart and his team will be willing to sit down with any trader who would like the oportunity to trade in their office.

the guy running the office is Dan Cousins

CFT are opening their new London office next week and have taken yet another X Refco employee to run it for them.

There are deals out there but if you are going to draw down your account as soon as you make any money you are not going to get the size you are after, all prop houses like some kind of security and this is gained by the trader leaving funds in his account unfortunately. I dont see any...

What exactly are you looking for and what are you trading. there are plenty of Prop shops in London but all have there pros and cons. not many pay monthly salaries though - mostly they will take a split from your profits. this split SHOULD be in your favour though. If you give me some...

I just thought is was an agreement similar to what Fortis offers their groups. Office space and clearing but nothing to do with the running of the company, maybe I was wrong - anyone?

I have been informed that CFT clear FCT and Goldmans, surely CFT are using FCT as a clearer only????? It would be interesting to know if FCT are in control of the company or just there to clear the business.

With regards to Gibrlatar you have to apply for Catagory 5 status, once your application has been agreed you are then intitled to the 10,000 a year tax. You do not have to have millions to receive the Cat 5 status but you do have to prove that you are living on Gibraltar. The government...