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By: John Glen

John Glen is economic secretary to the Treasury and city minister

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  • Crypto, international competitiveness and consistency: where the UK’s going wrong

    Opinion

    The UK’s ambition to be a global crypto hub is being undermined by the government’s decision to the exclude Crypto Exchange Traded Notes (cETNs) from Stocks and Shares ISAs, which risks the country’s international competitiveness and credibility as a predictable place to invest, says John Glen The UK’s ambition to be a global crypto hub [...]

  • Open banking is a growth engine Britain cannot ignore

    Opinion

    Open banking doesn't grab headlines like AI, but combining these technologies can deliver exponential benefits, writes John Glen MP.

    Canary Wharf skyline with prominent bank buildings under clear blue sky, highlighting Londons financial district.
  • Why oh why are we still debating open banking in the UK?

    Opinion

    Open banking needs urgency – not more debate, write John Glen, three years on from opening the conversation as City minister.

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  • The UK is at a crypto crossroads

    February 8, 2025

    With both the US and EU poised to introduce regulatory regimes for crypto, the UK must urgently establish itself as a hub for innovation, says John Glen During my years in the Treasury, I saw firsthand the transformative power of technology in shaping our economy, and I also witnessed the state building barriers to emerging [...]

  • As London’s tech industry surges ahead we must protect our capital’s competitive edge

    February 1, 2022

    Yesterday new analysis revealed another record year for the London Stock Exchange with firms at the forefront of the UK’s tech revolution going public in 2021. Last year, UK tech represented more than a quarter of London’s new listings. The sector generated some of the most successful IPOs on the stock exchange including homegrown health-tech [...]

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