Alexis Stenfors

Dr. Alexis Stenfors is an Associate Professor in Economics and Finance at the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, University of Portsmouth. With a unique blend of academic expertise and 15 years of practical experience as a foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives trader at major banks like HSBC and Citi, he bridges theoretical research with real-world market dynamics. His academic journey includes a PhD in Economics from SOAS University of London, an MSc in Financial Economics, and a CEMS Master’s from the Stockholm School of Economics.

Stenfors’ research focuses on deception, unethical practices, and social norms in financial markets, particularly within monetary policy and over-the-counter (OTC) markets. His work examines cross-product manipulation, liquidity dynamics, and the evolution of benchmark rates like LIBOR and TONA. His recent publications analyze inflation decomposition, geopolitical risk impacts on stock markets, and connectedness in fixed-income instruments.

He actively engages with media outlets such as the Financial Times and The Guardian, emphasizing the need for financial market reforms. Stenfors supervises PhD students and has taught courses in Behavioural Finance and International Financial Markets. His consulting work spans financial risk, compliance, and ethics, supporting legal cases across Europe and North America.