The UK and the UAE must work together to beat climate change Michael Mainelli With an enabling regulatory environment, a world-class legal system, multifarious global connections and access to incredible talent and skills, the Square Mile is perfectly placed to help the Gulf nations achieve their green ambitions
How the UK can lead the world in fintech Michael Mainelli Fintech is evolving and the UK stands to be at the forefront of that innovation, but only if we uphold the highest possible international standards, says Michael Mainelli The fintech landscape has not only transformed over the last few years, but the industry has also transformed the whole of the UK’s financial and professional services [...]
Forget the tech, if the AI industry wants to thrive it must win over public opinion michael mainelli AI must win over a suspicious public if we want a safe future for the technology, writes Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli.
If space is the ultimate frontier how do you explain all the rubbish? March 18, 2024 There is a huge risk literally hanging over us, with over 1m pieces of junk orbiting earth. London can be at the forefront of helping clean it up says Michael Mainelli A new space age has dawned, one that’s increasingly led by the private sector, whether that be Starlink, Virgin Galactic, or Blue Origin, as [...]
New challenges create new markets – and net zero is no exception March 4, 2024 There’s no silver bullet for reducing emissions, but, as a place that has always embraced innovation, the City has an important role to play, writes Michael Mainelli
India is a haven of entrepreneurial spirit, working together can only benefit us both February 19, 2024 India's entrepreneurial excellence combined with the City's world-leading financial services is a recipe for success, writes Michael Mainelli.
To lead the artificial intelligence revolution, London must first win over the sceptics February 5, 2024 AI could be London's next big industry, but only if it builds the needed trust to develop the technology, writes Michael Mainelli.
Brexit certainly caused some bumps, but the Anglo-Irish friendship remains strong January 22, 2024 While Brexit undoubtedly posed some challenges, London's ties with Ireland remain strong and constructive, writes Michael Mainelli.
Square Mile and Me: Michael Mainelli on becoming Lord Mayor and bringing more pubs to the City January 11, 2024 We ask Michael Mainelli, current Lord Mayor of London and Z/Yen Group chairman, to take a trip down memory lane.
I’ve lived in many places – but nowhere compares to the City of London January 8, 2024 It may be January, but Michael Mainelli says it's time for optimism in the City, which already contains an abundance of resources for success.