Membership

Membership of the London Quant Group (LQG) is for individuals only and is non-transferrable. Membership fees are non-refundable.  There are three levels of Membership:

1.    Full – open to individuals

2.    Academic/ Junior – open to full time academics and students, and individuals aged 26 years or less.

3.    International – open to individuals living outside the UK

Benefits of Membership

Full / Academic / Junior

·         Member rates for attendance at LQG events and LQG affiliated organisation events

·         Advance notice of LQG events

·         Access to all papers and presentations

·         Full voting rights at all LQG AGMs and EGMs

International

·         Access to all papers and presentations

Becoming a Member and Upgrading International Membership

Individuals request Full, Academic or Junior Membership by email at admin@LQG.org.uk. When approval is given, usually within five business days, an invoice for the Joining Fee and the first year’s Membership is sent to the applicant. Membership is effective on receipt of payment of the invoice (the Membership Start Date).

International Membership is effective automatically upon receipt of the Joining Fee and the first year’s Membership Fee.

International members can request Full, Academic or Junior Membership by email at admin@LQG.org.uk. When approval is given, usually within five business days, an invoice for the Joining Fee and the first year’s Membership is sent to the applicant. The upgraded Membership is effective on receipt of payment of the invoice (the Membership Start Date).

Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Membership Renewal

·         Membership is renewable on the anniversary of the Membership Start Date (the Membership Anniversary), when a reminder is sent. An invoice will be sent on request.

·         Renewal is available up to two months from the Membership Anniversary. If renewed within that time, the Membership Renewal Fee applies.

·         After a lapse of two months, the Membership Joining Fee applies in addition to the Membership Renewal Fee.

·         The new Membership Start Date is the day that payment of the Joining and Renewal Fees is received.

·         If an Academic or Student member is no longer a full-time academic or student at the time of renewal, then the Full Membership Renewal Fee applies, and vice-versa.

·         If a Junior member turns 27 before renewing, then the Full Membership Renewal Fee applies.

Cancellations and refunds

Evening Seminar fees are payable in full prior to the event, either on-line using a credit or debit card, or in cash at the start of the event. Receipts are issued on receipt of payment but invoices are not normally issued for these events. Delegates who are unable to attend may have their attendance fee credited toward a future Evening Seminar.

Spring Seminar fees are payable in full at the time of booking or on receipt of an invoice. Receipts are issued on receipt of payment. Attendance is not possible unless payment has been received. In the event that the delegate wishes to cancel his or her attendance, the following refunds apply:

·         More than 14 days before the start of the event: full refund less 10% cancellation charge.

·         14 days or less before the start of the event: refund is not possible, but the attendance fee may be transferred to another individual in the same Member or non-Member category.

Autumn Seminar fees are payable in full at the time of booking or on receipt of an invoice. Receipts are issued on receipt of payment. Attendance is not possible unless payment has been received. In the event that the delegate wishes to cancel his or her attendance, the following refunds apply:

·         More than 14 days before the start of the event: full refund less 10% cancellation charge.

·         14 days or less before the start of the event: refund is not possible, but the attendance fee may be transferred to another individual in the same Member or non-Member category.

Seminar Sponsorship fees are payable in full on receipt of an invoice. Receipts are issued on receipt of payment. In the event that the sponsor wishes to cancel his or her sponsorship, the following refunds apply:

·         More than 1 month before the start of the event: full refund less 20% cancellation charge.

·         1 month or less before the start of the event: refund is not possible.

All Seminar attendance fees and sponsorship fees will be refunded in full if the event is cancelled by the London Quant Group.

Seminar Papers

All papers submitted for presentation at London Quant events are subject to approval by the London Quant Management Committee.

The purpose of Seminar papers is to benefit Members by presenting quantitative investment research that has practical value. Papers with an obvious sales orientation will not usually be approved. The exception to this rule is papers submitted for presentation at the LQG Investment Technology Day (Tech Day), where overt sales content is allowed, provided the content is sufficiently interesting to be valuable to Members.

Sponsorships

London Quant welcomes sponsors to all its events.

For non-Tech Day events, Sponsors are acknowledged in printed material relating to the event as well as on the LQG website, they will have one dedicated A4 page in the delegate pack and verbal acknowledgement during the event. Sponsors also are entitled to one delegate, excluding accommodation charges.

Sponsors to Tech Days are promoted in printed material relating to the event as well as on the LQG website, are entitled to a stand at the event and can present a paper at the event subject to the rules governing Seminar papers set out above.

Punting Disclaimers

·         Participation in the punting event held at the Autumn Seminar is of your own free will and at your own risk.

·         In participating, you accept implicitly and explicitly that London Quant Ltd, any sponsoring organisations and the Seminar organisers do not take any responsibility of any mishaps or consequences of those mishaps.

·         There is no insurance cover for personal accident. Should you have an accident, of any description whatsoever whilst punting, you will not be insured through London Quant Ltd or sponsoring organisations, the Seminar organiser or associated companies.

·         You undertake that you, or anybody acting on your behalf (to include your relatives and/or your beneficiaries), will not make, or attempt to make any claim against London Quant Ltd or sponsoring organisations, the Seminar organiser or associated companies should any mishap occur.

·         Similarly, there is no insurance cover for your personal effects. London Quant Ltd or sponsoring organisations, the Seminar organiser or associated companies can take no responsibility for any loss or damage to them.

·         We advise using every precaution to prevent accident or injury and to ensure that your belongings remain secure.

This disclaimer will be governed by and construed in accordance with English law, and any disputes relating to this disclaimer will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Partial Attendance at Events

There is no discount for partial attendance at our events as this would deny a place to a full participant and, as numbers are strictly limited at our events, impair the overall quality of the event for all participants.

Speakers’ Expenses

London Quant is a not-for-profit organisation. Speakers' expenses are not normally reimbursed.

Directors and Management Committee Members

Any Member can stand for election to become a Director or a member of the Management Committee on nomination by an existing Member, including him- or herself, and by notifying the LQG Company Secretary at least 14 days before an LQG Annual General Meeting.