Raising funds to support The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and its mission to build a fairer, healthier, more skilled and inclusive City at the London Market Dinner 2025.

If you want to insure against catastrophe, do it in London.

If you want to raise debt or equity for your business, do it in London.

If you want to fall out with your partners, sue them in London.

And if you want your business to be increasingly sensibly regulated…base it in London!

Hosting the Defence and Security Lecture here at Mansion House, working with the City Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, reflecting how important defence and security are to the City of London.

The first ever Scottish Global Investment Summit, an event I'm proud to have co-founded with Sandy Begbie. This summit was born from a shared vision: to showcase Scotland as a global investment hub and unlock capital for its most dynamic sectors.

London continues to play its unique role as a global convening power bringing together senior family office executives and principal decision makers from around the world.

Signing the Regulatory MoU - an important step in the implementation of the Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA). Unlocking new opportunities for firms, and boost cross-border investment between Europe’s two largest financial centres. We hope this sets a global standard for mutual recognition in financial services.

Visiting Vietnam to support their ambition to develop an International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City and deepening collaboration between our markets for the benefit of both our economies.

Strengthening the financial and economic ties between the UK and China on my visit to Beijing. Deepening bilateral cooperation and promoting London’s role as a global hub for RMB trading and green finance.

The UK and Japan share deep strengths in global finance. By aligning more closely, we can unlock new investment flows, support transition finance, and deliver benefits for citizens in both countries.

Celebrating the UK’s thriving tech sector at the Innovation & Technology Dinner - a powerful showcase of British ingenuity, ambition, and global leadership.

Welcoming the launch of the Pensions Commission as a vital step towards building a better pensions system.

The UK-Saudi Sustainable Infrastructure Assembly - a trilateral partnership between the City of London Corporation, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment, and the UK Department for Business and Trade.

The City of London’s Financial and Professional Services Dinner - with the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves and the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey.

Signing the Employer Pension Pledge alongside our founding signatories, Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell and City Minister Emma Reynolds.

The launch of the Employer Pension Pledge, a new initiative aimed at empowering employers to shape better retirement outcomes.

The State Banquet at Guildhall for President Macron. A call for stronger collaboration on financial services and the removal of barriers to cross-border financing of our industries, as part of the renewed spirit of cooperation between the EU and UK. 

The annual dinner to His Majesty’s Judges - To those in the legal services, my message was a simple one: get out there, jump on planes, and bang on doors. People want to buy what we have to sell - something I have heard around the world time and again on my travels this year. Our partners trust us, they like what we do, and they want to do business with us.

Launching “Regulating for Growth: A Cultural Shift for a Competitive UK”- a bold and practical roadmap for embedding a growth mindset across the UK’s financial regulatory system.

The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce - a fantastic opportunity to highlight the Mansion House Accord. It is an industry-led commitment from 17 of the largest workplace pension providers.

The Scale-Up Showcase Series at Mansion House, linking up some of the most promising British tech companies with hundreds of potential investors - helping to ensure British businesses can start here, grow here, and thrive here.