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The launch of PISCES

Launching PISCES, a transformative initiative to unlock capital for high-growth firms.

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Visit to Sweden

Making it easier for Swedish and British businesses to co-invest in long-term, stable, high-potential sectors.

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Visit to Finland

Visiting Finland to strengthen our economic ties. I am proud to have adopted the Finnish concept of "Sisu" - the empowering push when we would otherwise hesitate to act - as my motto for my year in office. Embodying sisu, my theme, Growth Unleashed, is an unabashed call to be bolder, think smarter and take off the handbrake to secure new growth for the whole of the United Kingdom.

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Visit to the Middle East

On my recent visit to the Gulf I spent time in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE - bolstering collaboration in key areas like capital markets, wealth management, green finance and insurance.

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Rebirth of Ukraine

The City of London has been steadfast in its support for Ukraine and its people, from helping to implement financial sanctions to supporting the Ukrainian Government and businesses across the country attract the investment and long-term private capital that will be needed for reconstruction and recovery.

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Chief Risk Officers Summit

Responsible risk-taking, bold leadership, and a shift in mindset can reignite the City’s appetite for innovation and secure the UK’s global competitiveness.

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Launching the Mansion House Accord

The launch of the Mansion House Accord means better pension outcomes for savers, more capital for UK businesses, infrastructure and clean energy, and support for high-growth businesses

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Supporting UK-Born Businesses

CUBE is a prime example of a UK-born business becoming a global tech leader, with over 700 employees across 17 countries.

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The Business & Trade Dinner at Mansion House.

The annual Business & Trade Dinner at Mansion House. With speeches from Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP and President of the British Chambers of Commerce, Baroness Martha Lane Fox.

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Visit to Switzerland

Visiting Zurich to meet with senior business leaders in the Swiss financial and professional services community.

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Gresham College Lecture

While the UK can act as a safe harbour for international investment, at the same time, we must stop playing it safe. We must embrace new risks to unleash the power of the private sector and secure desperately needed economic growth.

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Visit to Canada and the US

My visit to Canada and the United States was a great opportunity to promote the United Kingdom's competitive offer to global firms and our welcoming business environment.

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