Biography

Alexander Davidson is a financial journalist and former City share dealer. He has contributed widely to the national press and has broadcast on national TV and radio. He is author of several best-selling financial books and is an avid private investor.
Mr. Davidson is a qualified teacher, holds the Securities Institute Diploma and an accounting qualification, and has helped developed a market leading UK investment course.
Mr. Davidson has held key roles at several City firms, including ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas and Thompson Financial. He is currently investment and banking editor at
Complinet, a news and advisory service for compliance professionals. You can contact Mr. Davidson directly via his own web site at
www.flexinvest.co.uk.
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