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Global Head of Public Policy & Strategic Partnerships

Andy Blocker

Profile

Andy Blocker is Global Head of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Invesco. In this role, he works across Invesco’s three regions – the Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and Asia Pacific – to bring global strategic leadership and alignment to Invesco’s public policy positions and engagement. He leverages the political and policy expertise of Invesco’s public policy teams around the globe to provide timely insight to clients and portfolio managers.

Andy drives Invesco’s legislative and regulatory advocacy initiatives in Washington. He engages with clients and opinion leaders on public policy developments and seeks to maximize Invesco’s reputation and influence among key policymakers and stakeholders. His team authors the Washington Newsletter, an in-depth analysis of key political and policy issues. Andy joined Invesco in 2018.

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Media
  • Appears on CNBC and Bloomberg TV

Previous experience
  • Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association – Executive Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy
  • UBS – Managing Director, US Office of Public Policy
  • New York Stock Exchange – Vice President, Government Relations
  • American Airlines – Managing Director, Government and International Affairs
  • White House – Special Assistant, Legislative Affairs to President Bill Clinton
  • Bell Atlantic Corporation – Financial Analyst

Education
  • MBA in international business, Georgetown University
  • BA in economics, Harvard University

Board memberships
  • Ford’s Theatre
  • Georgetown University Psaros Center for Financial Markets & Policy
  • National Committee on US-China Relations (NCUSCR)
  • Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF)

Insights from Andy

  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    The four Trump policies most likely to impact economic growth

    By Kristina Hooper, Andy Blocker

    Deregulation and tax cuts could potentially provide a boost to US economic and market growth, while tariffs and immigration restrictions could pose challenges.

    December 10, 2024
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    What Trump’s win may mean for the markets and economy

    By Kristina Hooper, Andy Blocker

    Based on his campaign pledges, here are some things we’ll be watching for from President-elect Donald Trump and what they may mean for the economy and markets.

    November 6, 2024
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    An investor’s guide to the US presidential election

    By Kristina Hooper, Andy Blocker

    We assess the key differences between the policy platforms of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and the potential implications for financial markets.

    October 7, 2024
  • Markets and Economy
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    Markets and Economy

    Trump vs. Harris: Election changes course

    By Andy Blocker

    Voters, party leaders, and down-ballot candidates have had to quickly shift gears from a Trump-Biden rematch to a Trump-Harris showdown in the 2024 presidential election.

    August 29, 2024
  • Election
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    Election

    Election 2024: Both parties defend narrow majorities in Congress

    By Andy Blocker, Jennifer Flitton

    A Trump vs. Biden rematch in the 2024 election appears inevitable, while the House and Senate are grappling with a challenging political map and an onslaught of retirements.

    February 22, 2024