The Royal Institution starts a new club for finance

August 4, 2011

Exclusively for finance professionals who have a background in science and mathematics and want to keep their interests alive, the 14-10 club meets on a monthly basis to hear from top experts in science, maths and finance in a social and collegiate atmosphere in the heart of Mayfair.

Speakers that are currently scheduled include:

  • David Harding of Winton Capital
  • Alex Lipton of Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • John Barrow, author of The Book of Universes
  • Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Laureate
  • Lord Robert May, Oxford University
  • Sonia Schulenburg of Level E Limited

Membership

Membership is £350 per year.  There is also a trial membership that is £35 per month.  To apply for membership, go to the 14-10 club website.

That is also where you can find the derivation of the name.

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