Paul Bendall

Higher education: First degree (LLB (Hons) English law, King's College London University), subsequent financial risk qualifications (ACIB (Associate Chartered Institute of Bankers) and professional proprietary finance / risk training. Currently studying at Open University, (largest accredited public research UK university specialising in distance learning) - BSc (Hons) Psychology (final year).

Employment roles: specialised in legal, credit, operational, and market risk management roles: HSBC (clearing bank - UK ), Chuo Trust (Japanese specialist trust bank - UK and Japan), WestLB (German state owned bank - UK and Germany), AXA Investment Managers (European Investment manager - UK and France), Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, (broker / dealer - UK and USA), Paloma Partners LLC (hedge fund trading entities - Europe, USA, Austral/Asia). Jefferies Group / Jefferies International Limited (broker / dealer - UK and USA) culminating there as MD and Head of International Risk. Appropriate FSA / FCA regulatory authorisations. Retired 2012.