Gavin Friend joined National Australia Bank in October 2008 as Director, Markets Strategy, based in London.

He has over 25 years experience in FX and financial markets, joining NAB after 4-years at Commerzbank, where he was Global Head FX Strategy, based in London.

Gavin is a regular commentator on the economy, FX and rate markets, working alongside Nick Parsons and the economics team. He represents both Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank in the UK as well as National Australia Bank as a speaker at conferences and presentations. He produces strategy and research ideas and publications for the group's trading, corporate, institutional and central bank clients.