Frances Coppola
Frances Coppola is a widely respected writer, analyst, and commentator on banking, finance, and economics, known for her clear, independent insights into financial systems and monetary policy. She brings more than 17 years of hands-on experience in retail and investment banking, where her work focused on settlement, accounting, and risk management systems for major financial institutions, including RBS, NatWest, HSBC, Midland Bank, and SBC Warburg (now UBS). Following her banking career, Coppola transitioned into financial journalism and economic commentary, writing extensively on banking regulation, financial stability, monetary policy, and macroeconomics. Her work has appeared in a wide range of leading global media and industry publications, including Forbes, the Financial Times, American Express, The Independent, Open Democracy, CapX, MarketWatch, and CoinDesk. Frances is the author of Coppola Comment, a highly regarded finance and economics blog that is widely read by policymakers, economists, and financial professionals. Her analysis has been featured and cited by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Guardian, underscoring her influence in global economic discourse. In addition to her writing, Coppola is a frequent commentator for the BBC, where she provides expert analysis on banking, financial markets, and economic policy for a broad audience.
Frances Coppola Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Senior Writer, FX and International Payments Division
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Academic History
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M.B.A., Finance and Financial Management Services
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B.A., Music
WRITING CAREER
Frances Coppola is a highly regarded financial writer and economic commentator, known for her authoritative analysis of banking, monetary policy, cryptocurrency, and the future of finance.
She writes and speaks extensively on Bitcoin and digital assets, examining their role within modern financial systems, including the implications of regulation, compliance, and financial stability.
In 2019, Coppola authored The Case for People’s QE, which was selected as Bloomberg’s Book of the Month in September 2019 and included on Martin Wolf’s recommended reading list in the Financial Times.
She has held several senior editorial roles, including serving as a Senior Writer for American Express’s FX and international payments division and as Managing Editor at Contently.com.
Coppola is currently a contributor to the Financial Times, a former contributor to Forbes, and a regular writer for a broad range of financial and industry publications.
She also contributes to the online magazine Pieria and writes occasionally for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
MEDIA PRESENCE & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Frances Coppola is an in-demand speaker, panelist, and moderator at leading economics and finance conferences across the UK and Europe.
She has spoken extensively on monetary policy, banking regulation, financial markets, and macroeconomic trends, and has moderated discussions at FT Alphaville conferences.
Her commentary frequently addresses central banking, cryptocurrency regulation, financial system reform, and global economic policy, making her a sought-after voice in public and professional discourse.
Her work and insights are regularly featured in prominent outlets, including the Financial Times, City A.M., The Economist, The Guardian, and numerous respected online publications.