Biography:
After graduating from Reading University, Colin spent a decade working in the insurance industry. Studies at Cass Business School led to a move into the investment banking industry and roles at Bankers Trust, Dresdner Bank, ABN AMRO, RBS, Barclays Capital, National Australia Bank, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Bank.

Trading Experience:
Markets: Equities, FX, cryptocurrencies, bonds, interest rates, funds, emerging markets. Techniques: Algorithmic trading, pricing, hedging, speculation, arbitrage,
spread betting, CFDs.

Product Experience:
Structured Products: Index-linked notes, autocallables, accumulators, CPPI. Cash and Derivatives Markets: Futures, options (OTC and listed), exotics, swaps. Loans: Floating rate, fixed-rate, structured loans, bridge loans. Other Instruments: Caps, floors, collars, Delta One, GDRs, ADRs, basket options, barrier options, volatility caps, notes.

Cryptocurrency Experience:
Major Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Cardano, Polkadot, Solana, XRP.

Portfolio Management Experience:
Strategies: Investment guidelines, rebalancing, valuation, reporting. Operations: Margin calls, trade events, close-outs, liquidations.

Trade Documentation:
Key Documents: Term sheets, Terms and Conditions, PPM, ISDA, CSA Risk Management Experience. Techniques: Value At Risk (VAR), scenario analysis, limits. Processes: New product approvals.

Corporate Finance Experience:
Analyses: Cash-flow modelling, valuation models. Deliverables: Pitchbooks, M&A advisory.

Regulatory Experience:
Compliance Areas: Market abuse, spoofing, wash trades, fraud, dishonest reporting Client Advisory Experience Services: Financial and investment advice, diversification strategies, suitability assessments.

Other Expertise:
Certifications: CF30. Analytical Skills: Forensic portfolio analysis, liquidity analysis, valuation. Trading: Block trades.

Clientele:
Government authorities. Magic circle law firms. Top 4 accountancy firms. Advised on individual cases worth $5B+.

Reputation and Experience:
Reputation: Known for excellence and building long-term client relationships. Global Presence: Testified in London, Canada, Sweden, USA, and Hong Kong. Years of Experience: Extensive experience in the financial expert witness business.

Areas include:

Financial Advisors.
Fraud.
Programming.
New Suggestions.
Spread Betting.
Equities Trading.
Cryptocurrencies.
Financial Derivatives.
FX Trading.
Hedge Funds.
Investment Management.
Spoofing.
Market Manipulation.
Interest Rate Swaps.
Structured Products.