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.

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

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

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.

Meeting between Saudi and British officials to advance the shared economic vision between the UK and KSA.

Hosting the Easter Banquet at Mansion House

London Tech Week - bringing together the tech ecosystem.

The Global Investment Management Summit - discussing key developments shaping the future of global investment.

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.

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.

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.