Mark Smith

Mark Smith is a seasoned economist currently serving as a Senior Economist at ASB Bank since August 2017, specializing in macro analysis and interest rate strategy. Prior experience includes roles as a Principal Advisor at the NZ Transport Agency, where Mark assessed transport proposals for taxpayer value, and as a Senior Economist at ANZ, focusing on applied research and regional economic analysis. Earlier positions involved serving as an Advisor at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, coordinating domestic monetary policy analysis, and as an Economist at the Bank of England, contributing to model-based forecasts for the UK economy. Mark's foundational experience includes an Economic Advisor role at HM Treasury, monitoring the UK's monetary policy framework. Mark's educational background includes two Master's degrees in Economics from The University of Waikato.