Finance speaker Grant Williams is the mind behind the extremely popular financial newsletter titled Things That Make You Go Hmmm….

The publication offers an insightful analysis of all the issues encountered in the financial world. For this reason, this financial research publication has been attracting readers worldwide for over ten years.

Grant co-founded Real Vision, the world’s first and only video-on-demand channel dedicated exclusively to the financial sector. The channel hosts interviews with the world’s most renowned investors, geopolitical and economic leaders, and analysts. 

As an advisor to Vulpes Investment Management, where he previously handled their Testudo Fund, and as an advisor to Matterhorn Asset Management, Grant brings a wealth of experience to the table. Speaker Grant Williams also serves on the board of directors of the Vantage Point Firebell Australian Macro Fund. This hedge fund was created to profit from a crisis in the Australian property market.

Grant began his career trading Japanese equities and derivatives in Tokyo and London. He now has over 30 years of experience in the Asian equity markets. After that, Grant worked in Hong Kong, New York, and Singapore, where he ran Asian equity, ADR/GDR trading desks, and convertible bonds. He also spent time in Sydney, where he traded Australian equities. Furthermore, Grant has worked for UBS and Credit Suisse. Later in his career, he served as the Head of Asian Trading for Jeffries in Singapore.

Grant’s speeches are famous for combining his extensive market knowledge with a deep understanding of politics, history, and human nature. He devotes a significant amount of time and effort to ensuring that his talks are pertinent, pleasant, and unforgettable.

Grant has also gained valuable experience as an interviewer through his work with Real Vision. He has met and moderated programs with some of the world’s most successful thinkers and investors.

In 2020, Grant launched The Grant Williams Podcast, which received an overwhelming response. In fact, after only 5 months, his interviews have accumulated more than 1 million downloads. This resulted in his podcast being placed in the top 0.1% of podcasts offered in the marketplace.