I’m John Polonis, and I spent almost a decade as a compliance officer on Wall Street trading floors, covering everything from commodities to foreign exchange at some of the largest banks and trading firms in the world.

Now I’m investing my own capital and writing at PolisPandit, where I use that legal and regulatory background to spot risks and opportunities others miss. I publish at the nexus of finance, law, and policy (with fun doses of culture when things get too serious).

As a lawyer and former Series 7 holder, I translate complex legal and regulatory changes into clear insights for investors and policy watchers. Whether it’s analyzing Fed independence, regulatory shifts, or macro forces reshaping markets, my goal is to help you understand what’s coming before the mainstream catches on.

For a recent example of my work, check out Why Fed Independence Is No Longer a Given.

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