The International Centre for Financial Regulation has appointed Richard Reid as its director of research with immediate effect.

A principle objective of ICFR is to fuel debate around regulatory reform through the provision of expert, independent research into the issues affecting financial regulation across the globe. In addition to directing the centre's research agenda, Reid will work to develop relationships with scholars and industry experts, and to position the ICFR as a global leader in regulatory thinking.

Prior to his appointment, Reid was a managing director of Citigroup's Economics Department in London. Previously, he served as chief international economist for Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette, and spent fourteen years as Chief European Economist for UBS, five of which were spent in the company's Frankfurt office.