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The STA is affiliated with The International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA), which is the global organisation of technical analysis societies and associations. IFTA is an international non-profit professional organisation with member societies in more than 26 countries.
The STA’s qualifications are recognised by IFTA. IFTA provides a worldwide Professional Technical Analysts certification, called CFTe I and CFTe II as well as the Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA).
The STA’s Diploma (Levels 1 and 2) certification is identical to IFTA’s CFTe II.
Previous IFTA Conferences
2019Cairo, Egypt
2018Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2017Milan, Italy
2016Sydney, Australia
2015Tokyo, Japan
2014London, United Kingdom
2013San Francisco, USA
2012Singapore
2011Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzagovina
2010Berlin, Germany
2009Chicago, USA
2008Paris, France
2007Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
2006Lugano, Switzerland
2005Vancouver, Canada
2004Madrid, Spain
2003Washington DC, USA
2002London, United Kingdom
2001Tokyo, Japan
2000Mainz, Germany
1999Niagra-on-the-lake, Canada
1998Rome, Italy
1997Sydney, Australia
1996Amsterdam, Holland
1995San Francisco, USA
1994Paris, France
1993New York, USA
1992Dublin, Ireland
1991Mexico City, Mexico
1990Quebec, Canada
1989London, United Kingdom
1988Tokyo, Japan
Useful Links
Society for Market Studies or Drustvo za trzisne studije
http://www.trzisnestudije.org/ Bosnia and Herzegovina
http://www.trzisnestudije.org/ Bosnia and Herzegovina
27th Annual Conference
9-11 October 2014
The Waldorf Hilton Hotel, London
The IFTA 2014 Conference was a resounding success, in terms of the investment themes it covered, key note speakers and the high number of attendees.
Learn about the latest research in behavioural finance and technical analysis as if you had been at the event. Browse our favourite videos or run through the whole three days of the conference in chronological order. Listen to the experiences of your peers and their opinions on the benefits of the conference. Every lecture and panel discussion has something of interest for both novices and professionals alike.
Watch the video summary of the 27th International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) Conference which the STA hosted for the third time in London. It is just one of the many benefits STA members have access to.
Highlights from the IFTA 2014 Conference
by STA
The London Presentations
Day One – Thursday 9th October 2014
| Speakers | Presentation Title | Video & Downloads |
|---|---|---|
Deborah Owen FSTA |
Unravelling the DNA of the financial markets |
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Dr. Marcus Du Sautoy OBE |
Keynote address: How numbers and patterns rule our universe |
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David Sneddon MSTA |
Deciphering market trends: Practical applications of pattern and ratio analysis |
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David Kedmey |
The application of pattern search technology in finance |
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Aurélia Gerber Dr. Marcus Du Sautoy OBE David Sneddon MSTA Jeff Hochman |
Panel session: Understanding risk |
Day Two – Friday 10th October 2014
| Speakers | Presentation Title | Video & Downloads |
|---|---|---|
Richard Taffler |
Behavioural Economics/Finance |
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Larry M. Berman |
Behavioural finance related to financial markets |
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John J. Murphy |
Trading with intermarket analysis |
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Robin Mesch |
Reading the language of the market with market profile |
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Cyril Baudrillart |
How to avoid black swans with point & figure charts |
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Dr. Hank Pruden Feng Han Masaaki Yamada Christopher Grafton |
Power hour: Focus on Japan |
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Robin Wilkin |
Elliott Wave: From text book to trading floor |
Day Three – Saturday 11th October 2014
| Speakers | Presentation Title | Video & Downloads |
|---|---|---|
Tony Plummer FSTA |
Neuroscience of trading |
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Adam Sorab Nicole Elliott Valérie Gastaldy Nick Glydon |
During the ‘Power Hour – The chart most likely to… |
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Giorgos Siligardos |
Algorithmic identification of chart patterns |
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Robert R. Prechter, Jr |
Socionomic theory: A foundation for technical analysis |
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All videos, slide presentations and other material are copyright to the Society of Technical Analysts 2014 and may not be reproduced other than for individual personal use without specific permission from the society. Nothing in these videos or slide presentations constitutes advice. These videos or slide presentations may have been prepared some time ago. Specialist advice should be taken in relation to specific circumstances. No warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and we do not accept any liability for error or omission in the information contained in these videos or slide presentations. We shall not be liable for any damage (including, without limitation, damage for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from any action or decision taken as a result of viewing these videos or slide presentations. The views expressed in these videos or slide presentations do not necessarily reflect the views of the officers, directors or any member of the Society of Technical Analysts.
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