Jonathan is a university researcher and lawyer. He focuses on the regulation of banking, payments, mobile money, and digital financial services (DFS).
Jonathan’s research focuses on developing a “regulatory roadmap” for DFS. This work has been supported through research funding from Oxford University, Harvard University, and the Winston Churchill Research Trust. He has delivered lectures on his research in Africa, Asia, and Europe.
A lawyer by background, Jonathan has advised the United Nations and Asian Development Bank on how to regulate DFS. He has also advised the central banks of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Malawi, and Timor-Leste. He is a member of the United Nations' Pacific Roster of Experts.
Jonathan has degrees in politics and law from studies in Australia. He also read law at Oxford University (Masters in Law and Finance).
