About Us

Hello. Alpha Equities and Futures Ltd (also referred to as "Alpha Broking") is a full-service broking company.  Our team of client advisors is one of the most experienced in Australia, with expertise in trading both local and global markets.  Our client advisors are licensed to deal in securities, bonds, futures, options, warrants, currencies;  and a broad range of commodities, including (but not limited to) gold, silver, oil, wheat etc.

Most people are unaware that less than 10% of Australian brokers are licensed to trade such a broad range of financial instruments. This allows our team to offer a unique service to individuals, companies, corporations and super-funds.

Our Mission

We compete with the goal of providing the highest standard of client service in the industry.  Our primary vision is to help our clients achieve financial success, as we firmly believe that their success is our success.  Our focus is to provide exceptional value for our clients, whether small or large.

Alpha Equities and Futures Ltd has been issued with an Australian Financial Services Licence (No. 327075) by ASIC.

Board and Governance

The Alpha Equities and Futures Ltd board consists of three directors who bring specific areas of expertise and experience to the Board.  All members of the Board are active in the day-to-day operations of the company, including:  trading, broking, funds management and client account management.  The Board meets quarterly to assess and review the company's activities and to set and monitor strategy.  Management meetings are held more frequently.

John Harrop, Chairman

John Harrop is an experienced Professional Trader and Technical Analyst.  He is a graduate of the University of New England and completed his postgraduate studies at the Securities Institute of Australia and Harvard in the USA.  He is also a Senior Associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, and the Director of Harrop Financial Pty Ltd.  His depth of understanding of global markets and expertise in strategic trading are highly respected.

Markus Helsing, Managing Director

Markus Helsing has held senior positions in the Australian and Swiss financial markets over the past 28 years.  Prior to establishing Alpha Equities and Futures Ltd, he managed the Melbourne office of one of Australia's leading broking firms for over 10 years, while also serving as a Fund Manager and overseeing one of Australia's most successful Futures Divisions.  He brings a wealth of experience to Alpha in futures and options trading, foreign exchange and managed discretionary accounts.  He is highly regarded for his expertise in risk management.

Michael Phelan, Director (Head of Dealing)

Michael Phelan brings many years of experience to Alpha.  His background in the physical commodity markets, along with his expertise as a Fund Manager and over 13 years in the futures industry, have earned him the respect of his peers.  His consistent success at developing strategic trades around market volatility, his highly disciplined approach to trading, and his ability to develop trading strategies for diverse market conditions makes his contribution to Alpha invaluable.

 

 

 

 

 

Alpha Equities and Futures Limited AFSL 327075 | ABN 76 131 376 415
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Contact: 1300 825 742