City trader Alex Hope arrested by FSA
Alex Hope, a 23-year-old self-proclaimed currency trading "expert" who received a wave of publicity after reportedly buying a £125,000 bottle of champagne, is believed to have been arrested by City regulators investigating suspected unauthorised trading activities.
The precocious self-taught trader has sought considerable publicity, setting up his own website – alexhopefx.com – and making a number of media appearances. However, the former Wembley catering manager could not be reached on Wednesday morning. A report in City AM said Hope's publicist had confirmed the trader had been arrested, adding that he denied all allegations.
The FSA refused to confirm the identity of the... read more
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