BIO
Bill Blain is a market strategist, financial commentator and author of Blain’s Morning Porridge, a daily commentary offering Bill’s insights into global markets, read by over 10,000 subscribers globally. His work spans macro, bonds, equities, currencies, commodities and alternative investments.
Active in financial markets since 1985, he has worked at Bear Stearns and HSBC in senior roles, before founding the Capital Markets Group at Mint Partners, and being a market strategist at Shard Capital. His investment experience includes corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, private placements and direct lending. Bill is also a Guest Speaker and an alum (economics) at Heriot-Watt University.
AS A SPEAKER
Bill brings a practical, candid approach to explaining the themes and events driving global financial markets today and going forward. His speaking draws on his experience in fixed income and alternative assets, connecting economic developments with their implications for investors and companies.
He has featured in SIOR Europe Speaker Series and appears often appears in financial media, including CNBC and Bloomberg. His commentary encourages audiences to question market narratives and think about risks and opportunities.
SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bill-blain-05411932
Website: https://morningporridge.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@billblain
X: @Bill_Blain