Geo Chen
Geo Chen is Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Advisor at Croatan Investments, a private equity real estate manager focused on multifamily investments. In his roles, he is responsible for business development and capital sourcing. He is also the editor of Fidenza macro, a blog that aims to untangle complex webs of global macro markets, provide actionable trade ideas, and help traders improve themselves. Geo has over 20 years of experience as a successful trader at top banks including Credit Suisse and the Royal Bank of Scotland. In 2017, Geo left the banking industry to manage his capital through his family office, Stratosphere Trading. Geo is active in the Asian investment community as well as philanthropy, where he supports causes in environmental conservation and humanitarian aid.
Geo Chen Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Author and Editor
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Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Advisor
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Head of Developed Markets FX Spot and Forwards Trading
Academic History
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B.S., Economics
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General Course, Economics
EARLY CAREER
Geo started his career in New York City as a currency trader for the Royal Bank of Scotland.
He was a G10 FX Spot Trader at the London and New York offices of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
He then segued to Credit Suisse in Singapore where he managed the developed markets currency trading business.
He spent 5 years as the Head of Developed Markets FX Spot and Forwards Trading for the APAC division of Credit Suisse.
Readers include hedge funds, banks, independent traders, and sovereign wealth managers.
PHILANTHROPY
Geo is dedicated to fighting deforestation in Southeast Asia.
He is a Board Member of the Rainforest Trust, where he has helped fund over 100,000 acres of rainforest in Southeast Asia and Africa.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
He has been featured or interviewed in various financial media outlets and publications.
He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.