George Magnus
George Magnus is a renowned independent economist and commentator, and Research Associate at both the China Centre, Oxford University, and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Magnus is a well-known and highly regarded economist in the financial community and has won many accolades in professional surveys as one of the top global economists. With many years of experience on the frontline of economic foresight and practice, he has extensive experience analyzing the global economy and engaging with clients and the media. Previously, he was the Chief Economist and Senior Economic Advisor At UBS Investment Bank, and served for a few years as the Chair of the Investment Committee of the UL pension and life assurance fund. In addition, he worked in several senior leadership roles at SG Warburg, Laurie MilBank/Chase Securities, and Bank of America in London and San Francisco. Today, he sits on the Advisory boards of several commercial and Research organizations, including the Montreal-based Bank Credit Analyst.
George Magnus Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Economist and Senior Economic Advisor
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Chief Economist
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Head of Economics for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
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Research Associate, China Center
Academic History
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M.Sc., Economics
EXPERTISE & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
He is widely credited with having identified the trigger points leading to the crisis and with helping us to understand its lingering consequences.
He has won numerous accolades as one of the world's top global economists.
He is closely followed for his insights about the global economy, particularly China and its demographics
He received praise for having predicted a “Minsky Moment” in 2007 as the world’s financial crisis was starting to erupt.
He has been a prolific commentator on the Eurozone crisis, and his columns in the Financial Times, among others, are well-known and highly regarded.
His China focus emanates a long period of observation and study that goes back to his first visit in 1994.
He has written a series of illuminating research papers to examine the nature of the crisis and its aftermath.
At UBS, he consulted with asset management firms, hedge funds and central banks around the world.
He also interacted with industrial and commercial companies, family offices and other private and official research and think tank bodies.
His speaking style coupled with an incisive understanding and enlightened capacity to explain and discuss global issues has contributed to his high popularity and reputation.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
A notable commentator, he speaks regularly on the demographic trends around the world, as well as on key issues nowadays.
He is a regular contributor to the Financial Times, Prospect Magazine, BBC TV and radio, Bloomberg TV, and other outlets.
He is cited regularly in media outlets such as the Financial Times, Times, Daily Telegraph, New STatesman, The Spectator, South China Morning, and CapX.
He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.