Merryn Somerset Webb

Merryn Somerset Webb is an award-winning financial journalist, commentator, and author, recognized for her expertise in economics, financial markets, and personal finance. After producing business programs for NHK in Japan in 1992, Merryn Somerset Webb went on to establish a distinguished career in financial journalism and commentary. Her early experience included serving as an institutional broker for SBC Warburg in Tokyo from 1993 to 1998, followed by a role at BNP Paribas upon her return to London. She transitioned into financial journalism as a writer for The Week before becoming the pivotal launch editor for the financial weekly MoneyWeek in 2000.

The same year, she joined Bloomberg as a Senior Columnist, where she now provides expert analysis on wealth, investing, and personal finance, further extending her reach to a global professional audience. Beyond her journalism and authorship, Merryn holds significant non-executive director positions, contributing her strategic insights to the Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Trust and the Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust. As an award-winning financial journalist and a prolific commentator, she continues to provide invaluable perspectives on market dynamics and investment strategies through her Bloomberg column and ongoing contributions to MoneyWeek, solidifying her position as one of the UK’s most trusted and authoritative voices in finance.