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The Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor Alastair King has wrapped up a productive visit to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai — strengthening the UK-China relationship in financial services and investment. During his visit, the Lord Mayor met with Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po to exchange views on global financial developments and areas of mutual interest. He also held constructive discussions with Shenergy, the ICMA - International Capital Market Association and the UK-China Green Finance Taskforce, reflecting the ongoing dialogue between our financial sectors. The UK and China share deep connections in financial services, with collaboration across green finance, fintech innovation, and capital markets. This visit underscored the importance of maintaining open communication and fostering partnerships that benefit both sides. The Lord Mayor’s visit dovetailed with a speech by Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke at a British Chambers of Commerce, emphasizing the need for the UK to strengthen economic engagement with key partners, including China, the United States, and the EU. We look forward to building on these conversations to further strengthen our financial and economic ties. UK in Hong Kong Sir Charles Bowman Sarah Robinson Jaymal Amin

🌟 Join the Lord Mayor of London’s Business Delegation to the Gulf! The City of London Corporation, in partnership with the British Embassies in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, invites businesses to join The Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor Alastair King's delegation from 24 - 30 May 2025. Register by 0900 on 28 March 2025. Highlights: - Engage with key stakeholders. - Visit industry hubs. - Network with in-market and international firms. Why Participate? - Access decision-makers and potential partners. - Promote your products and services. - Gain exposure to fast-growing markets. Who Should Participate? - Financial and professional services firms in infrastructure, asset management, and sustainability sectors. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eQSdzHEi #Gulf #Infrastructure #AssetManagement #Sustainability

🗳️ The full results of yesterday's Common Council elections can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/ePxD2xns

📊 Global Approaches to ISSB Standards Adoption 📊 The latest report from The City of London Corporation, TheCityUK ’s IRSG, and Clifford Chance delves into global themes and divergent approaches to ISSB Standards adoption. It provides a comparative analysis of key differences between the ISSB framework and the approaches taken by the EU and the U.S. 🌐 Through jurisdictional case studies of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Türkiye, and the UK, the report summarises specific approaches and divergences in ISSB Standards adoption. 📈 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eP_-wwCt #Sustainability #ISSB #GlobalStandards #Finance

📣 Women, do you feel you have access to the career opportunities you deserve? Tell us about your career choices and challenges for the chance to win £100. The survey takes 5 minutes and was created by the City of London’s Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce in partnership with CAPSLOCK. https://bit.ly/4kCwP3B The Taskforce works to break down barriers of opportunity for women from all backgrounds and supports career changes into digital and tech roles. Take the SURVEY. https://bit.ly/405gc7g

Today is Election Day in the City of London. It's time to make your voice heard. 🕗 Polls are open from 8am - 8pm 📍 Find your polling station on speakforthecity.com ✅ Results will be published on our website and X account (x.com/cityoflondon) as they become available.

🚀 Unlocking the Power of Impact Investment 🚀 #Impact investors are an untapped source of capital to help deliver transformative outcomes. They aim to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impacts alongside financial returns. Impact investors are part of an ‘impact economy’, committed to the UN SDGs and the Paris #climate agreement, and work alongside social enterprises, charitable organisations, #philanthropists, and government. The momentum for embedding social impact in investment and business decision-making is on the rise. Now is the time to harness this and drive meaningful change. 📥 Download our latest report to learn more about how impact-led investments can transform our communities and create a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/ei4YAz98 Thanks to Impact Investing Institute, British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), ImpactVC, and Better Society Capital

🌍 Join Us for the virtual launch of International Regulatory Strategy Group's (IRSG) latest report!  The City of London Corporation and TheCityUK's IRSG, in association with Clifford Chance, warmly invites you to the virtual launch of our latest report, 'Harmonising Sustainability Disclosures: A Roadmap for the Adoption of ISSB Standards.' The report explores the current state of ISSB standards adoption through a series of case studies, highlights jurisdictional challenges, and provides recommendations for policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to promote a harmonised and effective global implementation framework. Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 Time: 15:00-16:00 BST The webinar includes a presentation of the report by Kate Norgett, Corporate Governance Director, and Adam Hedley, Partner, Clifford Chance. We also welcome an expert panel featuring: - Ilan Jacobs, Chair of the IRSG ESG Committee and Managing Director, Government Affairs, Citi (moderator) - Richard Barker, Board member, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) - Chelsea W., Head of Global Sustainability Engagement & Disclosures, Standard Chartered - Lisa French, MBA, P.Eng., Vice President, Sustainability Standards, Financial Reporting & Assurance Standards Canada 🔗 Register now to join and please share this invitation with interested colleagues: https://lnkd.in/e8RfsciX

The International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG), a partnership between TheCityUK and the City of London Corporation, has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority discussion paper on crypto regulation. Key points from the IRSG response: 🔹 Global competitiveness – The UK must ensure its regime is globally competitive and seek align with international frameworks to prevent market fragmentation, while avoiding overly-prescriptive requirements. 🔹 Balanced regulation – Rules should protect consumers while minimising disruption to existing operations and promoting innovation. 🔹 Smooth transition – Standardised admission documents and a transition period for existing cryptoassets will support market stability. 🔹 Market abuse prevention – Measures tailored to distinct crypto-assets forms of market abuses, like rug pulls, will enhance investor confidence. 🔹 Industry collaboration – The FCA should work with the industry to refine safe harbour provisions that support market functionality while fostering trust and stability. A proportionate and globally aligned approach will strengthen the UK’s position as a leader in crypto innovation. https://lnkd.in/eAnyWTem #CryptoRegulation #FCA

Today marks the launch of our new funding policy, Standing with Londoners, outlining City Bridge Foundation's powerful commitment to social justice and solidarity that will shape our work for the decade ahead. Our focus will be on changing the systems that keep people marginalised, while also addressing the urgent issues communities face today. We have identified four bold visions for a fairer London, which will shape and guide our future funding programmes: 🔹Climate and environmental justice  🔹Access to justice  🔹Racial justice  🔹Economic justice    This is about more than just funding, we will Stand with Londoners, using our voice, assets, and networks to advocate for social justice across our priority areas.  Collaboration is key; by working alongside civil society, charities, communities, funders, government, and businesses, we can drive lasting change together. The first of our new funding programmes launches in autumn 2025, and this is just the beginning. 🔗 Read the full policy here: https://lnkd.in/eXZacHKj