Research Analysts
Our research team provides a variety of regular market analyses around the clock, giving you the benefit of their experience and insight.
Anthony Grech (London)
After completing a degree in International Business, Finance and Economics at the University of Manchester, Anthony worked for two years as a sell-side equity research analyst following European banks and the fast-moving consumer goods and travel/leisure sectors.
Anthony joined IG Index as a Research Analyst in 2007, developing a number of tools designed to educate clients and help them identify trends and dealing opportunities. Anthony became Head of Research in 2010, and is currently studying for an Executive MBA from Cass Business School.
Follow Anthony's thoughts on the latest market news on Twitter
at @AnthonyGrech_IG.
Chris Beauchamp (London)
After graduating in War Studies and then attaining a Graduate Diploma in Law, Chris began working in the not-for-profit sector. In 2009 he joined a small financial and media group as a financial researcher, writing daily stock market reports and contributing to several other websites monitoring small-cap and PLUS-quoted stocks.
Chris joined IG Group in 2010 as part of the research team, contributing to the regular output of market analysis.
Follow Chris's comments on shares, forex, commodities and more on Twitter
at @ChrisB_IG.
Chris Weston (Melbourne)
Chris joined IG Markets as a sales trader in 2006, having worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch, gaining exposure to both equity and fixed income trading.
His 11 years' experience in financial markets allowed him to progress to the Institutional Trading desk, where he provides insight and analysis to both clients and wider media.
Chris is an established figure in the media, discussing global markets, currencies and commodities on a range of television and radio channels, including Sky News Business Channel and Bloomberg TV. He also writes regular articles across a range of daily newspapers.