2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

IN THIS ISSUE
1

President’s Report to Colleagues

2

Announcing IFTA's First International
Goodwill Ambassador

3

IFTA Technical Analysis for Institutional
Investors: Call for Papers

5

Benefit of IFTA Membership: Complimentary
Webinar and Conference Videos

6

Calendar-at-a-Glance

8

IFTA Journal: Call for Submissions

11

Congratulations New CFTes/MFTA!

11

MFTA and CFTe Exam Dates

14 Member News
16 IFTA Member Societies
16 IFTA Update Schedule
16 Board of Directors
16 IFTA Staff

Next Issue: June 2023
Submission Deadline: 15 May
Education Lounge articles: Send
submissions to newsletter@ifta.org.
All other content: Send submissions toadmin@ifta.org.
Advertise in the UPDATE and reach morethan 7,000+ IFTA colleagues worldwide.
For more information, go to www.ifta.org.

a newsletter for the colleagues of the International Federation of Technical Analysts

President’s Report to Colleagues
The older we get, the faster it seems that time passes
by. I am still thinking of the last IFTA Conference in
Melbourne while the organization committee of the
Asosiasi Analis Teknikal Indonesia (AATI) is alreadyworking on the next one happening in Jakarta.
But, of course, that’s not the only indicator of how
fast time flies. While we as technical analysts are practicing an art andprofession which reaches back to the 16th century—and still are using
these ancient techniques as well as newer approaches, most of the tools
we are using were developed decades, if not centuries, ago.

The IFTA UPDATE is a publication of theInternational Federation of Technical Analysts, Inc.
www.ifta.org, a not-for-profit professionalorganization incorporated in 1986.
International Federation of Technical Analysts
1300 Piccard Drive, Suite LL 14
Rockville, MD 20850 USA
Email: admin@ifta.org • Phone: +1 (240) 404-6508

already embraced digitalization with online conferences, workshops,
and webinars.
Times are changing and so do we. As time passes by quickly, we adapt
on these changes. I am more than happy to announce that the educationcommittee is about to implement a Quantitative Analysis syllabus for ourcertification programs.
With this, we are making sure that we still can say that IFTA is the place“where market technicians from around the world speak the samelanguage.”

But time changes here as well. Progress—or shall I say disruption—comes
into technical analysis with a deep impact. Artificial intelligence and quantitative analysis are have been used for some time now, and algorithms
have taken over quite a reasonable part in trading, too.

Yours,

So, what does this mean for us as IFTA and for you as members andmember societies? Of course, we will face these changes as we have

Wieland Arlt
IFTA President

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Announcing IFTA’s First International Goodwill Ambassador
In late January, it was my distinct pleasure as a director of
IFTA to appoint the first of—hopefully many—International
Goodwill Ambassadors for IFTA.
The first is a well-known technical analysis figure andveteran who has practised and selflessly promoted technical analysis all around the world for five decades. It isin recognition of this past service, and yet many more
years of devotion and service that he will now provide
to IFTA, that I have the pleasure in confirming the credentials and introduction of His Excellency Mr. Trevor
Neil FSTA, MCSI & ACI-UK as IFTA's first International
Goodwill Ambassador.
He has already visited several countries in his role promoting both IFTA and technical analysis. If you see ormeet him on his travels, please give him a warm welcome.
Eddie Tofpik, MSTAIFTA Director

Trevor Neil (left) & Eddie Tofpik (right)

IFTAUPDATE 2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

page 3IFTA Technical Analysis for Institutional Investors CALL FOR PAPERS
Technical Analysis for Institutional Investors is a publication established by the International Federation ofTechnical Analysts (IFTA). It is compiled by a committeeof IFTA colleagues. Technical Analysis for Institutional
Investors is an essential reading for academics, students,
and practitioners of technical analysis in institutional portfolio management and trading. It contains a wealth ofresource material and is an excellent reference for anyone
interested in technical analysis.

We would especially like to see contributions that draw
from areas not previously examined and/or topics tangential to technical analysis.

Technical Analysis for Institutional Investors is the onlyinternational publication with original contributions fromall continents covering developments in technical analysis
in global markets. The publication reaches leading practitioners and students of technical analysis throughout
the world.

Registration and submission of contributions is online via
www.ifta.org or by email to the editor at institutionals@
ifta.org.

Technical Analysis for Institutional Investors is a major
professional resource. Its archival online publication on
the IFTA website will make your original work available asa future resource to the worldwide community of technical analysts.
IFTA is seeking papers that cover developments impacting, either directly or indirectly, the field of technical analysis focusing on institutional portfolio management andtrading; they may be drawn from such areas as:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Market analysis techniques
Global and intraglobal technical analysis
Styles of technical analysis
Commodities and energy trading
Intermarket analysis
Stocks/bond screening
Dynamic Asset allocation
Strategies (i.e., sector rotations…)

The above list is just a guide and should in no way beconsidered restrictive. We wish to make the publication
open to new and innovative ideas from all areas of technical analysis and those that connect with it.

Submitting Contributions

LanguageContributions must be submitted in English, with British
grammar required.

Writing Style

Papers should be written in a thesis style. Guidance canbe found at the following link:
http://www.ifta.org/public/files/publication-downloads/
MFTA_Thesis_IFTA%20Journal_Guide.pdf

Referencing

All texts referred to in the paper must be appropriately
referenced in a list of "References" at the end of the text.
Further, all notes are to be included as endnotes ("Notes").
A bibliography is not to be included.
The author is responsible for the accuracy of referencesand quotations. We expect the author to check them thoroughly before submission.

Figures, Charts, and Tables

Illustrations and charts must be referred to by figure
number and source. Tables must be referred to by table
number and source.

Length of Contribution

Papers should be approximately 1,200 to 3,000 words,
with supporting graphs and charts.

FormatWe ask for submissions in MS Word or other text format,
as well as a PDF. Charts and graphs may be in .GIF or.JPG, but we ask that authors also keep a .TIF format incase it is required for printing purposes. An Excel spreadsheet supporting your submission may also be included.

Licenses and Copyright

We require all submissions to include the author’s signature on the Publication Agreement at the end of thisdocument.
We may publish online. We require that you place
your submission under the Creative Commons
AttributionNonCommercial 3.0.
Unless another license is noted, we will assume that yourcontribution is under this license.

Continued on page 4

IFTAUPDATE 2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

page 4IFTA Technical Analysis for Institutional Investors
CALL FOR PAPERS continued

Editorial Timeline
April 2023

Call for papers distributed

31 Oct 2023

Deadline for all submissions

31 Oct 2023

Papers distributed for review

31 Dec 2023

Reviewer’s comments returned to editor

15 Jan 2024

Notification of acceptance/rejection

31 Jan 2024

Submission to printerApril 2024

Worldwide distribution

June 2024

Web publication

Advanced
tools fortraders of
all levels

For more information, see our website:
ifta.org/publications/journal/.

Selection of Contributions

Contributions are selected by the Editorial Committee
based on their content. Please understand that we cannot accept all contributions. Selection depends on thenumber and quality of the submissions and the editor’sfindings. Selections are not negotiable.

Remuneration

IFTA is organised and operated by volunteers and supported by its members. We ask that you understand wewill not be able to pay for contributions.

Questions

For more information, please contact
institutionals@ifta.org.

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IFTAUPDATE 2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

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Benefit of IFTA Membership:Complimentary Webinar and Conference Videos
In our continuous efforts to bring the global technical community closer, as well as offer further accessibility to renowned technical analysis experts worldwide, we have launcheda series of IFTA-hosted webinars. These webinars are offered exclusively to all members of IFTA-affiliated societies around the globe. Your local society will forward you thedetails when they become available. If you would like to view past webinars and conference videos, please request access via IFTA’s website.

Recent Past Webinars: 2022-2023
23 March: Mastering Trading Psychology – Unlock the Secrets to Profitable Trading

23 March: Crypto Markets & the Wyckoff Method: A Top-Down Approach

Presenter: Roland Ullrich, CFA, Trading Coach and Trading Psychology Expert

Presenter: Alessio Rutigliano

14 February: How to Use ADX and MACD Together

17 February: A Chartists View of the Markets in 2022

Presenter: Joe Rabil

Presenter: Greg Schnell, CMT, MFTA; Chief Technical Analyst at Osprey Strategic, Calgary, Canada

13 January: 2023 Equity Market Outlook

17 January: Southeast Asia Market Outlook 2022: Breakout Recovery

Presenters: Martin Pring & Bruce Fraser

Presenters: IFTA Southeast Asia Societies—Asosiasi Analis Teknikal Indonesia (AATI), Malaysian
Association of Technical Analysts (MATA), Technical Analysts Society Singapore (TASS), andSociety of Technical Analysts Philippines (STAP)

15 December: Wyckoff Workshop Trading Education & Mastery
Presenters: Alessio Rutigliano, Frantz Herr, John “Johniscan” Colucci, William Reardon,
Roman Bogomazov, and Bruce Fraser

1 August: How You Can Benefit from Seasonality in Difficult Markets
Presenter: Dimitri Speck, Founder, Seasonax

18 June: IFTA SE Asia Market Outlook—2nd Semester from Cycle Perspective
Presenters: IFTA Southeast Asia Societies—Asosiasi Analis Teknikal Indonesia (AATI), Malaysian
Association of Technical Analysts (MATA), Technical Analysts Society Singapore (TASS), andSociety of Technical Analysts Philippines (STAP)

19 April: Telling the Truth After 12 Years of Trading
Presenter: Kevin Bull, MSTA, CFTe

16 January: Martin Pring: 2022 Outlook, Part 1 and Martin Pring: 2022 Outlook, Part 2
Presenter: Martin Pring—President of Pring Research and Chairman of Pring Turner Capital
See website for more videos.

IFTAUPDATE 2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

page 6

Calendar-at-a-Glance
Month

Topic

Host

Speaker

Location

Time

ContactMonthlyMonthly Meetings are held monthly in nine cities across Australia.
All monthly meetings are free to members. Visitors are welcome toattend. Bookings are not required. Visitors are welcome, first visit
free.

ATAA

VariesVaries, or online

Varieshttps://ataa.asn.au/

Meets monthly on second Tuesday and fourth Thursday

CATA

VariesVia Zoom

8:00 PM Eastern
Time Zone

https://canadianata.ca/

Monthly

Presentations from local and international speakers on acomprehensive range of topics (e.g., sharemarket, CFDs, options,futures, FOREX trading, methodologies, money management,
psychology).

STANZ

VariesVaries, or online

Varieshttps://stanz.co.nz/

MonthlyMonthly Meetings & Events: The STA holds monthly meetings in
London, usually on the second Tuesday of every month, except fora summer break in August.

STA

STA Varies One Moorgate
Place, Chartered
Accountants Hall,
1 Moorgate Place, London

Online or One Moorgate Place,
Chartered Accountants Hall,
1 Moorgate Place, London

Varieshttps://www.technicalanalysts.
com/meetings/

2023
Month

Day

Topic

Host

Speaker

Location

Time

Contact

April

20

Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) Level II Examination

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

20

STA (UK) Diploma, Part 2

STA (UK)

NA

OnlineAll day

https://www.technicalanalysts.
com/meetings/

1

Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) Level II - registration opens for
October examination through IFTA website.

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

2

Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA) Session 1 application,
outline and fees deadline

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

15

IFTA Update submission deadline for all news content(mid-June release)

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

31

IFTA Journal Call for Paper submission deadline

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

May

June
July

No events scheduled for June at this time3

STA (UK) Diploma, Part 1

STA

NA

Zoom

6:00 PM–7:30 PM BST

https://www.technicalanalysts.
com/education/
sta-courses/#course1-details

31

Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA) Alternative Path,
Session 2 application deadline

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

Continued on page 7

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page 7

Calendar Continued
Month

Day

Topic

Host

Speaker

Location

Time

Contact

August15

IFTA Update submission deadline for all news content(mid-September release)

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

September
OctoberNovember

DecemberNo events scheduled for September at this time2

Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA), Alternative Path,
Session 2 application deadline

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

4

Annual General Meeting (Held at IFTA’s 36th Annual Conference inJakarta & via Zoom)

IFTA

NA

Zoom/ Jakarta (in-person)

To be announced

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

5 –7

IFTA 36th Annual Conference (Hosted by AATI, Jakarta, Indonesia)

IFTA/AATI

Varies15

Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA), Session 1 paper
deadline

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

20

Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) Level II Examination

IFTA

NA

Zoom

To be announced

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

20

STA (UK) Diploma, Part 2

STA

NA

Zoom

To be announced

https://www.technicalanalysts.
com/education/
sta-courses/#course2-details

1

IFTA 2024 Journal Web publication

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/
publicatons/journal/

15

IFTA Update submission deadline for all news content(mid-December release)

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

5

STA (UK) Diploma, Part 1

STA

NA

Zoom

6:00 PM–7:30 PM BST

https://www.technicalanalysts.
com/education/
sta-courses/#course1-details

2024
January
FebruaryMarch

No events scheduled for January at this time
15

IFTA Update submission deadline for all news content(mid-March release)

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

28

Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA), Alternative Path,
Session 1 application deadline

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

15

Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA), Session 2 paper
deadline

IFTA

NA

NA

NA

admin@ifta.org; https://ifta.org/

IFTAUPDATE 2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

page 8CALL FOR SUBMISSIONSThe IFTA Journal is an annual publication establishedby the International Federation of Technical Analysts. It
is collated by a committee of IFTA colleagues. The IFTA
Journal is essential reading for academics, students, andpractitioners of technical analysis in all arenas. It contains
a wealth of resource material and is an excellent reference for anyone interested in technical analysis.

Credibility and Recognition

The IFTA Journal is the only international journal withoriginal contributions from all continents covering developments in technical analysis in global markets. The
Journal reaches leading practitioners and students oftechnical analysis throughout the world.
The IFTA Journal is a major professional resource. Itsarchival online publication on the IFTA website will makeyour original work available as a future resource to theworldwide community of technical analysts.

TopicsIFTA is seeking papers that cover developments impacting, either directly or indirectly, the field of technicalanalysis; they may be drawn from such areas as:• Basic market analysis techniques• Indicators—sentiment, volume analysis, momentum, etc.
• Global and intraglobal technical analysis• Styles of technical analysis• Data• The changing role of technical analysis in the investment community
We would especially like to see contributions that draw
from areas not previously examined and/or topics tangential to technical analysis.
The above list is just a guide and should in no way beconsidered restrictive. We wish to make the Journal
open to new and innovative ideas from all areas of technical analysis and those that connect with it.

Submitting Contributions

Licenses and CopyrightLanguage

We may publish online. We require that you place yoursubmission under the Creative Commons AttributionNonCommercial 3.0.

Writing Style

Unless another license is noted, we will assume thatyour contribution is under this license.

Registration and submission of contributions is
online via http://www.ifta.org, or by email to the editor
at jour-nal@ifta.org.
Contributions must be submitted in English, with British
grammar required.
Papers should be written in a thesis st yle.
A guidance can be found at the following link:
http://www.ifta.org/public/files/publicationdownloads/MFTA_Thesis_IFTA%20Journal_Guide.pdf

We require all submissions to include the author’s signature on the Publication Agreement at the end of thisdocument.

Editorial Timeline
DecemberCall for papers distributed

All texts referred to in the paper must be appropriately
referenced in a list of "References" at the end of the
text. Further all notes are to be included as endnotes("Notes"). A Bibliography is not to be included.

May 31

Deadline for all submissions

May 31

Papers distributed for review

The author is responsible for the accuracy ofreferences and quotations. We expect the author tocheck them thoroughly before submission.

July 31

Reviewer’s comments returned to editor

August 15

Notification of acceptance/rejection

August 31

Submission to printerOctoberWorldwide distribution

December

Web publication

Referencing

Figures, Charts, and Tables

Illustrations and charts must be referred to by
figure number and source. Tables must be referred toby table number and source.

Length of Contribution

Papers should be approximately 1,200 to 3,000 words,
with supporting graphs and charts.

FormatWe ask for submissions in MS Word or other text format,
as well as a PDF. Charts and graphs may be in .GIF
or .JPG, but we ask that authors also keep a .TIF
format in case it is required for printing purposes.
An Excel spreadsheet supporting your submission
may also be included.

For moremore information,
information, see
see ourwebsite:For
our website:
ifta.org/publications/journal/.
ifta.org/publications/journal/.

IFTAUPDATE 2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

SAVE-THE-DATEIFTA 2023 CONFERENCE
Jakarta, Indonesia | October 5–7, 2023
Hosted by:

Asosiasi Analis Teknikal Indonesia (AATI)

Theme:

Unify the Diversity Toward Alpha

Price:$750 per person; Gala Dinner: $100 per person

Expected Delegates:

200-400 people	Fund Managers, Hedge Fund Managers, Bankers,
Econom, Remiser, Retail Investors, Government
Representatives, Influencers
Expected VIP Guests: 	Maritime & Investment Minister, Trade Minister,
Tourism Minister, State-Owned Enterprise Finance
Minister / Financial Service Authority / Director Central
Bank, Special Staff of Indonesian President (Diaz
Hendropriono)
Venue:

Grand Sahid Hotel Jakarta
Jl. Jendral Sudirman No. 86
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tel: +(62) 21 570 4444
sahidhotels.com/grand-sahid-jaya-jakarta/

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON!

page 9

IFTAUPDATE 2023 Volume 30 Issue 2

page 10MFTA and CFTe Exam Dates
Congratulations New CFTes!
The IFTA Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) consists of CFTe I and II, which together constitute acomplete professional program. The two examinations culminate in the award of this internationallyrecognized professional qualification in Technical Analysis.

Shayan Ali
Ramasubramaniam Barathy
Rohin Bhartia
Sebastian Borbar
Tarek Chamoun
Raj GorSunil Gurjar
Prasad Ika
Vandana Joshi (STA)
Nicholas Khan-Roper
Ajit Kumar
Mitesh Kumar
Vivek Kumar
Jae Hyun Lee

Michael Lee Fei Xiang
Suny Patwal
Naratch Phaoharuhansa
Daniel Puleo
Y Vamshidhar Reddy
Ronald Ryninger
Hardik Sheladiya
Kai Xiang Sim
Niklas Stiernborg
Bharat Tharwani
Daniel TurnerJose Vergara
Lee Kwong Wai
Ebbe Wienholts

Congratulations New MFTA!
IFTA’s Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA) represents the highest achievement andrecognition by peers in the Technical Analysis community. The MFTA requires an original body ofresearch. It is intended to be a rigorous demonstration of professionalism in the global arena ofTechnical Analysts. There are two submission dates per year, in May and October.

Lim Ming Yang (TASS) , CFTe, MFTA
Paper Title: Time Volume Optimization for Mean Reversion

Certified Financial Technician (CFTe)–Level 1
Exam dates

Registration deadline

2023-2024
20 Apr 2023

19 Oct 2023

Closed

7 Sep 2023

Register at ifta.org/application-forms/cfte-ii-application/
Syllabus and Study Guide ifta.org/public/files/publication-downloads/IFTA_CFTe_Syllabus.pdf
For more information on the CFTe program, visit ifta.org/certifications.

Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA)

2023-2024

Alternative Path Pre-Application Deadline

CLOSED

Application/Outline Deadline

2 Oct 2023

2 May 2023

Paper Deadline

15 Mar 2023

15 Oct 2023

(Session 1) Register at ifta.org/application-forms/mfta-application-session1/(Session 2) Register at ifta.org/application-forms/mfta-application-session-2/

31 July 2023

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Member News
Canadian Association for Technical Analysis (CATA)
I reported to IFTA readers one year ago that “there is a new kid on
the block.”
The Canadian Association for Technical Analysis—CATA—was
formed one-and-a-half years ago. This is a result of former IFTA
member Canadian Society of Technical Analysts (CSTA) spinning
off the non-professional members.
At year end in 2022, the “new kid” had 60 paid and five honorary members. CATA
holds two monthly meetings via Zoom and held an in-person national conference 15
October 2022 in Calgary. Members were represented at the conference from acrosssix different Canadian time zones.
Our twice-monthly meetings start at 8:00 PM ET, with the structure of a presentation
by a speaker that leads to Q&A. The speaker and Q&A generally take two-thirds of thetwo-hour meeting. The president presents a few minutes of greetings and administration at that rough mid-point. That last half of the meeting is available for the attending
members to open their mic and enter into a live Q&A conversation with our renowned
speakers. In many meetings, the guest speakers continue with chart questions/comments posed by the individual members. In this second half of the meeting, two of
our directors call up the charts, mark the charts, and host the discussion on what ishappening. The meeting will wrap up at the two-hour mark. By then, it’s pretty late
throughout the country.
To repeat what I said before and to add, I am so pleased that a group of us were able
to enact a plan for the non-professional chartists in Canada, and that we have a viable
structure going forward. In 20 months of hard work, we have a name, a logo, a website, a membership base, renewing members, positive finances and 17 months of two
meetings per month. We have had wonderful support from professionals who havebeen called to support us. We look forward to the positive relationship with IFTA andindividual IFTA members.

I want to recognize the following speakers who have helped us to date. Thank you to:Keith Richards, Ron Meisels, Greg Schnell, David Cox, Don Vialoux, Dwight Galusha,
Jake Wujastyk, Matt Caruso, Tom Bowley, Patrick Ceresna, Larry Williams, Connie Brown,
Mark Kelly, Hap Sneddon, Rick Bensignor, Cory Mitchell, Jermaine McGruder, Brian
Shannon, Jake Bernstein, Robert Lamy, Jeff Parent, Agnieszka Wood, Brooke Thackery,and Jan Vialoux. I know that coming up will be Scott Bennett, Joe Rabil, Jordan Youl,
Scott McGregor, and Matt Petrallia.
Thank you again to past speakers & members of the IFTA community, CATA members,
and our board of directors.

Mark Soehner, MBA
President, CATA
Mark.Soehner@Canadianata.org

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Member News continued

The Society of Technical Analysts (STA)
Our main news is that on 18 April 2023 the STA will be hosting its inaugural Technicals
to Trading Systems hybrid conference, taking place in the city of London and online
on 18 April 2023, 9:00 am–5:30 pm BST.
We are delighted that IFTA members are able to attend this event at the discounted
member rate.
Technical analysis professionals apply a wide range of techniques to assess markets,
including the study of repetitive patterns on charts, mathematical calculations to determine the speed and momentum of a move, and statistical tools to identify extreme
conditions. A natural progression is to extend these ideas into full trading systems thatcan be tested and implemented. Delegates will have the unique opportunity to learn
and engage with industry leaders about the extension of technical analysis into trading systems.
During the course of the day:• Hear and take part in presentations and a panel debate that will inform the progression of the profession.
• Take this unique opportunity to see and hear specialists who have been known toinnovate and challenge the profession, and quantitative specialists who can providea systems/structure to enhance the technical analysis discipline.
• Learn more about applying technical analysis tools to an automated trading systemapproach.
• Discover if a trading system approach can help you to quantify your technical trading
and risk management tools.
Speakers include Perry Kaufman, KaufmanSignals.com; Robert Carver, author andlecturer at Queen Mary University, London; and Professor Jessica James, Senior
Quantitative Researcher at Commerzbank AG.

Find out more here.
Click here to register your place now to join us there – either in-person or Online. Thisis one event you will not want to miss!
Keep in touch with us via our online blog and follow us on twitter @STA_ORG, LinkedIn,
Instagram, or like our Facebook page.

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IFTA Member Societies
AUSTRALIA—ATAA Australian Technical Analysts Association ataa.asn.au
CANADA—CATA* Canadian Association for Technical Analysis canadianata.ca
EGYPT—ESTA Egyptian Society of Technical Analysts estaegypt.org
FRANCE—AFATE Association Française des Analystes Techniques afate.com
GERMANY—VTAD Vereinigung der Technischer Analysten Deutschlands e.V. vtad.de
HONG KONG—FTAA Financial Technical Analysts Association ftaa.org.hk
INDIA—ATA Association of Technical Analysts tataindia.org
INDONESIA—AATI Asosiasi Analis Teknikal Indonesia aati.my.id
ITALY—SIAT Società Italiana di Analisi Tecnica siat.org
JAPAN—NTAA Nippon Technical Analysts Association ntaa.org.jp
LEBANON—LSTA Lebanese Society of Technical Analysts lstalebanon.com
MALAYSIA—MATA Malaysia Malaysian Association of Technical Analysts matamalaysia.org
NEW ZEALAND—STANZ Society of Technical Analysts of New Zealand stanz.co.nz
PHILIPPINES–STAP* Society of Technical Analysts Philippines staphilippines.org
SCANDINAVIA—STAF Skandinaviens Tekniska Analytikers Förening staf.nu
SINGAPORE—TASS Technical Analysts Society (Singapore) tass.org.sg
SOUTH AFRICA—TASSA Technical Analysts Society of Southern Africa tassa.org.za
SPAIN—IEATEC Instituto Español de Analistsas Técnicos y Cuantitativos ieatec.es
SWITZERLAND—SAMT Swiss Association of Market Technicians samt-org.ch
UNITED KINGDOM—STA Society of Technical Analysts Ltd. technicalanalysts.com
USA—TSAASF Technical Securities Analysts Association tsaasf.org
USA—AAPTA American Association of Professional Technical Analysts aapta.com*Developing Society

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Board of Directors
President Wieland Arlt, CFTe (VTAD)
wieland.arlt@ifta.org
Treasurer Karin Roller, CFTe (VTAD)
karin.roller@vtad.de
Secretary and Membership Director Warren Murnane, Dip TA, CFTe, ST & I (Wealth Within) (ATAA)
warren.murnane@ataa.asn.au
Vice President Middle East and Africa Ayman A. Waked, MFTA, CFTe (ESTA)
aymanwaked@yahoo.com
Vice President Europe Clive Lambert, MSTA, CFTe (STA)
clive@futurestechs.co.uk
Vice President Asia-Pacific Hiwon Yoon, Ph.D., CMTA (NTAA)
yoon@cmdlab.co.jp
Vice President The Americas, Webinar Director Bruce Fraser (AAPTA)
rdwyckoff@me.com
Conference and Development Director Indarwijaya Rangkuti, MBA, CTA (AATI)
Indra.senna@gmail.com
Education Director Saleh Nasser, CMT, CFTe (ESTA)
snasser72@gmail.com
Examination Director Gregor Bauer, Ph.D., CFTe, (VTAD)
gregor.bauer@vtad.deMarketing Director Eddie Tofpik, MSTA
Eddie.Tofpik@admisi.com
Website Director Tamer Gamal, CFTe (ESTA)
tgamal@gmail.com
Director Alessandr Greppi (SIAT)
greppi.alessandro01@gmail.com
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