Claer Barrett

A revered financial journalist and economist, Claer Barrett is on a mission to demystify money matters and enable people to make the most out of their money. Currently the Consumer Editor of the Financial Times, Claer shares her economic expertise on everything from personal finance to consumer economics. Also the writer of the Serious Money column, Claer puts the complexities of finance and economics into an understandable context as a keynote speaker. If you are looking for an expert on the cost of living crisis, financial wellbeing, intergenerational finance and digital banking, look no further than Claer Barrett.

Prior to joining the Financial Times in 2011, Claer was a Property Correspondent for Investors Chronicle and Managing Editor of Property Week magazine. In 2012, Claer became the Deputy UK News Editor of the Financial Times, responsible for covering major economic events such as budgets and Scottish independence. Later promoted to Senior Online News Reporter of Breaking News, Claer covered UK and world news stories on finance and economics, learning the ropes of digital publishing. In 2015, Claer became the Personal Finance Editor of the Financial Times, guiding readers on how best to manage their finances, and in 2020 she became the Consumer Editor, covering everything from personal finance to consumer trends and retirement-related finance.

As a regular daily business and finance guest on Eddie Mair’s show on LBC, Claer is frequently sought to share her expert opinion on the biggest financial stories of the current economic landscape. When Claer is not found reporting on the biggest economic stories, she is working as a Trustee of the FT’s Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign, starring as a member of ITV's Lorraine Savings Squad and presenting the FT’s Money Clinic Podcast. An experienced moderator and speaker, Claer is revered for her expertise in examining how changing economic conditions and financial markets will impact both individuals and organisations. Highlighting practical steps to manage the economic future of businesses, Claer eliminates the misunderstanding and complexities surrounding inheritance tax, wealth management and pensions – also named Pensions Journalist of the Year at the 2022 Willis Towers Watson Media Awards.

With such detailed expertise in economics and finance, Claer is now a popular choice as a keynote speaker on such topics. Applying a human and sociological approach to finance, Claer analyses the intersection between debt and finances. Also an expert on ways in which employers can embrace new ways of retaining Generation X and Z staff, Claer analyses what we can expect for the future of finance and economics. When hired as a speaker, Claer covers topics such as fintechs, millennial money, the cost of living crisis, intergenerational finance, digital banking, financial wellbeing and the future of money. If you are looking for a speaker who will eliminate the complexities of finance and economics, hire Claer Barrett today.