As Westminster decides on its plan for growth, the City is ready to flex its potential July 25, 2022 The initial Conservative leadership debates were scattergun, trying to cover a broad range of social issues. But now we have two candidates, it has boiled down to one single issue: the economy. As we’re plagued with rising inflation and strikes disrupting our day-to-day lives, our future plan for growth is urgent, for the private sector, [...]
The City needs certainty our global outlook will continue in spite of high political drama July 11, 2022 Political turmoil and division have dominated the news agenda on both sides of the Atlantic, albeit for different reasons. And with the changes at the top of British politics, it is vital that government continues investing in London’s infrastructure, promoting innovation, and developing the UK’s status as a leading financial centre. Our financial and professional [...]
There’s much benefit in cooperation with our Indo-Pacific friends as we boost trade June 27, 2022 Amidst high inflation and a difficult economic outlook, it would be easy for our country to turn inwards in search of a panacea. But to echo the sentiments of John Donne – a famous poet born in the City of London – “no man is an island, entire of itself”. The same is also true [...]
We won’t be able to create social impact until we learn how to measure its success June 13, 2022 Today, it is more common than before for younger people to think about the ethics of a business before they pull out their contactless cards. So the pressure is on for firms to show their positive impact on society – to attract customers and talent. Morgan Stanley reported recently that millennials are twice as likely [...]
The Platinum Jubilee will be a moment to reflect on what makes us stronger together May 30, 2022 The eyes of the world will be on London this week as we prepare for the Platinum Jubilee – a truly historic occasion where the country will come together to celebrate Her Majesty’s extraordinary seventy years of service. Here in the City, a national service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral and many other festivities [...]
We must take responsibility and encourage equity of progression in financial services May 16, 2022 We live in an uneven – some might say unfair – society where equity of progression has been long out of reach for those who need it most. In last week’s Queen’s Speech, the government outlined steps to address this – including the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, as well as related legislation to quash [...]
A withering trade relationship with Latin America should be restored for the planet May 3, 2022 Diplomats from across the world gathered at the Mansion House last week for the Easter Banquet – the first to be held since the pandemic – amid the escalating crisis in Ukraine. The occasion underlined how much the City of London is part of the UK’s diplomacy, its international influence and its soft power. It [...]
A Welsh dream: we can fight international competition with more regional investment April 19, 2022 The City holds the crown as the world’s leading international financial centre. Yet, we can do more to power the UK’s regional commercial hubs. London attracts a diverse pool of financial and professional services talent from all around the globe, and provides unrivalled UK business access to world markets. Its natural impulse for collaboration is [...]
Impact investing has the power to create social change, but we need to measure it April 4, 2022 As our world faces a myriad of environmental, social and geo-political challenges, there can be little doubt that radical changes must be made to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for generations to come. The UN’s latest report on climate change sends a stark warning: we have passed the point of no return. We must [...]
The second race to be green as cities across the world compete for the best parks March 21, 2022 Businesses across the world are increasingly focusing on the quality of life they can offer their employees, as they reassess what is needed to deliver an attractive, modern workplace environment. We know workers expect more than just an office when it comes to choosing where they relocate in the post-pandemic world. This shift was already [...]
