Stephen has been working in investments markets for over fifteen years, with a focus on investment research. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Canberra and then obtaining a postgraduate Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, Stephen moved to London, where he took up an opportunity to join HSBC Alternative Investments as an investment research analyst, concentrating on alternative investments. After five years with that HSBC division, Stephen relocated to Asia to set up the firm’s dedicated Asian-based alternatives investment research program. He ultimately maintained global authority for management and performance of the research process for the Asian-base