Market Experts

Simon Smith, Chief Economist

Simon Smith, Chief Economist

Simon has over seventeen years experience of macro forecasting and investment strategy research. Prior to joining FxPro in May 2010, Simon was a consultant with Thomson Reuters, having spent four years as Chief Economist at Weavering Capital.

He has held economic and strategy positions with Standard & Poor’s, together with consultancy firms 4Cast and MMS International.

Simon holds an MSc. in Economics from the University of London and a BSc. from Brunel University.


Michael Derks, Chief Strategist

Michael Derks, Chief Strategist

Michael joined FxPro in May 2010 having been previously at Deutsche Bank, Rothschild and Schroders.

He is a multi-discipline investment and market strategist/economist with extensive expertise in FX, strategic and tactical asset allocation, fixed income, equities, property and alternative assets.

An accomplished economic and investment writer and researcher, Michael holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Macquarie University in Sydney.

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