by Tim Langdon
Teachings from Sun Tzu are as relevant today to understanding the global financial markets as to understanding strategies and tactics of war over 2500 years ago. The ‘animal spirits’ offer remarkable insights into the behaviour and psychology of the many market participants, events and triggers that drive momentum and direction. The Art of Markets was never intended to provide a step by step toolkit understanding of market tactics and strategy but rather to encourage you to look at the markets through more than one lens. The rationale for any trade idea has a far greater chance to be profitable if the fundamental, technical and ‘animal spirits’ are simultaneously considered and aligned.
Tim Langdon is a senior commercial executive with a broad focus crossing a number of industries including – banking & finance, capital markets, media and the environment.
Tim Langdon – Executive Director Global Markets & ESG, Management Advisors. Tim is a senior commercial executive whose career spans banking, capital markets, media and the environment. With leadership roles at Southbank Capital, NAB, BP Finance Australia, Bank of America, Banque Indosuez and HSBC, he brings deep treasury expertise to sustainable finance. Holding a Bachelor of Economics, MBA and Diploma of Financial Services, Tim is a Certified Treasury Professional and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders. As founder of Carbon Market Pty Ltd and author of The Art of Markets, Tim has been a driving force in Australia’s environmental markets for over two decades. His contributions extend to judging the Banksia Sustainability Awards, Parks & Leisure Australia Awards and Carbon Farmers of Australia Awards, as well as mentoring future leaders at RMIT University. Having owned and operated wholesale/retail native plant nurseries for over 30 years, Tim’s nurseries have propagated millions of native Australian plants for Farmers, Councils, Landcare Groups, Catchment Management Authorities & Home Gardeners – providing habitat for birds, wildlife, insects and restoring our natural environment.
by Tim Langdon