Richard Stanton was always fascinated by the mechanics of financial markets. Born into a family of economists in Boston, Massachusetts, he pursued a degree in Financial Policy & International Relations at Harvard University, where he developed a keen interest in market regulation and systemic risk mitigation.
His early career saw him working with the Federal Reserve, where he contributed to developing risk assessment frameworks following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. His insights caught the attention of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he became a lead strategist in financial policy reform. Over two decades, he worked closely with central banks and financial institutions worldwide, shaping monetary policies that strengthened economic resilience.
However, as global markets became more interconnected, Richard saw gaps in international financial regulation. He believed that existing regulatory bodies were too fragmented, reactive rather than proactive, and unable to prevent cross-border financial instabilities. With this conviction, he set out to create a unified global authority that would ensure financial stability across jurisdictions. He reached out to three other visionaries who shared his belief in a more structured, transparent, and resilient financial system.