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By: Chris Hayward

Chris Hayward is the Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, in which capacity he acts as a spokesperson, political leader and advocate for London as a global financial and professional services capital. With over 40 years’ experience founding and leading businesses across aviation and construction, he combines commercial leadership with a lifelong commitment to public service at both local and national levels

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  • Net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century

    June 3, 2024

    Investing in the green transition, in the companies based in the Square Mile, is good for the climate fight and for our own economic development, says Chris Hayward Of the City’s many strengths, few have such global significance as our expertise in sustainable finance. Tomorrow, that talent and expertise will be on show at the [...]

  • Capital markets, climate change and AI will profoundly alter financial services

    May 20, 2024

    Addressing the biggest challenges facing the economy will not only bolster the City’s offering, but will contribute to broader questions of growth and productivity, says Chris Hayward City Week is back! Today, the 14th edition of City Week begins and Guildhall’s doors will open to over 1,000 international delegates. This year, our focus is four [...]

  • The City stands ready to help Sadiq Khan deliver growth for London

    May 7, 2024

    The newly reelected Mayor is right to tout the merits of financial services. When the City succeeds, London succeeds, says Chris Hayward As Sadiq Khan returns to City Hall for an unprecedented third term as Mayor of London, this is a good moment to take stock of the challenges in the next four years, that we in the Square [...]

  • London and New York are partners for prosperity

    April 22, 2024

    Together, London and New York can use financial and professional services to drive prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic, says Chris Hayward London and New York are the twin pillars on which the global financial system rests. The United States is our single largest trading partner, worth over £315 billion annually. Of that, over [...]

  • Coffee shops and skyscrapers: The success of the Square Mile should concern us all

    April 8, 2024

    The Square Mile fosters an unbreakable bond between people and place - as well as acting as the engine of the UK's national economy, writes Chris Hayward

  • The road to Downing Street runs through the City of London

    March 25, 2024

    Both parties are wooing the City – and Rachel Reeves’ Mais Lecture was no exception – because it is business that is best placed to help deliver economic growth, says Chris Hayward Last week shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, laid out a blueprint for the future of Britain’s economy in her Mais Lecture. This provided a [...]

  • Fraud isn’t a victimless crime and we mustn’t treat it as though it is

    March 11, 2024

    Fraud might not hit the headlines often, but that doesn't mean it's not a pressing issue, writes Chris Hayward.

  • Politicians promising growth must not forget about financial services

    February 26, 2024

    In a recession, the UK should remember its greatest strength: financial services, argues Chris Hayward

  • The Spring Budget is the perfect opportunity to kill the tourist tax

    February 12, 2024

    Reinstating tax-free shopping will be a shot in the arm for UK tourism - and is long overdue, writes Chris Hayward.

  • London is a top global financial centre – but let’s not get complacent 

    January 29, 2024

    London may currently hold the top position in global finance hub ratings, but solid policy and reforms are urgently required, writes Chris Hayward

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