He has published several books, most recently "The New Capital Market Revolution" (Texere 2003) on the topic of change in financial markets driven by deregulation and technological innovation.

Formerly a broker and analyst, Patrick is a partner in a proprietary trading operation and consults to leading institutions worldwide. A passionate innovator, he has been heavily involved in the development and promotion of new products including single stock futures, and exchange sports trading.

Patrick is a regular guest on CNBC Europe Squawkbox and a media commentator in leading financial journals and digital media.

He lives in Monaco, although is more often to be found in airport lounges. He maintains he has various interests and hopes to see his rally car again in the not too distant future.

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