Director of Research
Before his appointment Richard was a Managing Director of Citigroup's Economics Department in London.
Previously Richard was Chief International Economist for Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette, where he developed thematic issues such as the impact of the “New Economy” on equity markets and the changing structure of Europe’s financial systems. Richard spent fourteen years as Chief European Economist for UBS, five of which were spent in the company's Frankfurt office.
In addition to his private sector experience Richard has also advised HM Treasury and Civil service committee on international monetary affairs and is a noted commentator on Bundesbank and the ECB.
Richard holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from Strathclyde University in Glasgow, both in financial economics and an M.A. (Hons) in Economic History from Aberdeen University.
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