Helen Thomas
Helen Thomas CFA has worked in financial markets for over 17 years. She founded her own macroeconomic consulting firm, BlondeMoney, in 2017 providing expert analysis on financial markets and politics.
Before that she was a Partner at a Global Macro hedge fund and Head of Currency Alpha for State Street Global Advisors. She started her career in Foreign Exchange at Merrill Lynch before going on to work for Societe Generale and SEB. She has also worked in politics, as an adviser to former Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne during the financial crisis.
She is a CFA Charterholder and holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.
She is a Board Member of CFA UK where she is responsible for their sub-committee on the Value of the Investment Profession.
You can read more from Helen at Blonde Money
Latest articles by Helen Thomas
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Boris Johnson’s big Brexit plan
Opinion The prime minister needs to get Brexit done, and get the economy growing – particularly for first-time Tory voters. Can he manage all that while negotiating a good deal? Helen Thomas of Blonde Money outlines his plan
By Helen Thomas Last updated
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It’s “Brexit or bust” for Boris
Analysis Boris Johnson’s strategy is straightforward – to make sure that he’s “the people’s choice” at the inevitable upcoming general election
By Helen Thomas Published
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Welcome to Boris’ Brexit Love Island
Features The latest twists and turns in Parliament might look anarchic, but it’s all running to a carefully scripted storyline.
By Helen Thomas Published
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Why markets are suddenly terrified that Britain is heading for No Deal Brexit
Features The truth is dawning on the markets that, with Boris Johnson as prime minister, we are heading for a No Deal Brexit whether we like it or not.
By Helen Thomas Published
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