Meet Our Analysts

Chris Weston is our Head of Research and holds over 24 years of experience in the industry. A highly-respected financial services expert, Chris has supported both retail and institutional clients at IG, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley, covering research as well as sales and trading roles. His extensive exposure to the FX, equities and fixed income markets puts him in a unique position to provide inspiring insights, research, ideas and risk-management strategies that support every step of your trading journey. Based in Australia, Chris is a well-known global media figure, regularly appearing on Bloomberg, Bloomberg Arabia, Channel News Asia and Sky News Business.

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Quasar Elizundia is a seasoned Research Strategist at Pepperstone, specializing in the LATAM region. With extensive experience gathered from previous roles at major financial research desks, Quasar has developed a profound expertise in trading dynamics. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and two Master’s degrees in Investments and Capital Markets, and Finance. As a Chartered Market Technician (CMT), Mr. Elizundia provides in-depth market analyses, demonstrating how traders can leverage technical analysis to navigate evolving financial markets effectively.

Tyrone Abela (Investment Manager) and Thomas Atkinson (Chief Technical Analyst) are the founders of training and research company FX Evolution. Their systematic research approach is based on both technical and fundamental analysis across a broad range of financial instruments. Their ‘Learn it Live’ webinars provide you with easy-to-understand analysis that suits all stages of your trading journey.

Suited for traders who want easy-to-understand analysis and practical strategies served up in regular fortnightly 1-hour webinars.

Ahmad Assiri is a market analyst specializing in the GCC region. Experienced in capital market trends, global macro, and financial risk management. He brings a strong understanding of financial derivatives and equity investments, delivering strategic market insights. Ahmad holds a Master’s degree in Applied Finance.