City of London Corporation

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

#JobOpportunity: Chief Representative, India The City of London Corporation is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to strengthen UK/ India financial services ties and drive investment opportunities. Based in #Mumbai, this high-impact role involves engaging with senior stakeholders, promoting London as a global financial centre, and advancing #Policy collaboration in areas like #GreenFinance and #Fintech. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of India and UK’s financial landscapes, strong diplomatic skills, and experience in #FinancialServices.   This role also includes leading the City of London’s engagement on the #UK #India #Infrastructure #Finance Bridge, identifying opportunities for bilateral partnerships in emerging areas such as #ESGInvestment, #CarbonMarkets, and #FinancialInclusion.   Note: This role is for candidates already based in India, sponsorship is not available.    Closing Date: 25 March 2025   For the full job description, person specification, and to apply, please email tradeandinvestment@cityoflondon.gov.uk

🗳️ Election Day is this Thursday, 20th March in the City of London. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ⬇️ Meet your Common Council candidates and find your polling station on our website: www.speakforthecity.com

We are delighted today to publish the Terms of Reference for the Transition Finance Council and announce our Strategic Steering Group members. The Steering Group will work to help shape the future of #TransitionFinance under the Council, which was co-launched by UK Government and the City of London Corporation. The challenge ahead is significant, but as a leading financial centre, the UK is well positioned to finance this transition while creating opportunities for UK businesses. The #TransitionFinanceCouncil will enable a sustainable flow of finance towards transitioning high-emitting sectors, driving forward the roadmap set out in the #TransitionFinanceMarketReview last year. The Terms of Reference set out more detail on the Council's focus areas, governance and intended outputs. To find out more about the Steering Group Members, and read the Terms of Reference, click here: https://lnkd.in/eJkkez9R Danny Alexander, Mani Atwal, Clara Barby, Emmanuelle Bury-Lucas, Vanessa Havard-Williams OBE, Julia Hoggett, Kate Levick, Katie Murray, Rain Newton-Smith, Alistair Phillips-Davies, Rt Hon Chris Skidmore, Mark Versey, Faith Ward, Joel Kenrick, Richard Knox, Ryan McLaughlin, Sacha Sadan #sustainability #ClimateFinance #TransitionFinance #NetZero

We are thrilled to welcome Menzies LLP to their new #office headquarters on Gresham Street!   The Menzies LLP team join a community of more than 678,000 workers and we hope they’ll take advantage of the Square Mile’s unmatched culture, leisure, and hospitality scene, including lunchtime concerts offered by the London Symphony Orchestra every Friday or performances offered by the St Lawrence Jewry church every Tuesday. Read more here: 20 delightful things to do this March in the City of London - https://lnkd.in/eedsvJWx #DestinationCity

🚨 Exciting News for London Museum! 🚨 London Museum has received a world-renowned collection of Roman artefacts and £20 million for its transformation from Bloomberg Philanthropies. This incredible collection, uncovered on the site of Bloomberg’s European headquarters in the heart of the City, includes over 14,000 significant artefacts that offer a unique glimpse into the lives of Roman Londoners, including Britain’s earliest and largest collection of Roman writing tablets. The new London Museum will not only preserve our shared history but also drive economic growth and support local businesses, contributing an estimated £565 million in GVA within 10 years of opening. This will further reinforce the museum’s status as a premier destination, anchoring it as a cultural and economic cornerstone of Destination City, the Square Mile growth strategy. This is one of the largest cultural redevelopment projects in Europe, and from 2026 will welcome millions of visitors annually, alongside offering greater accessibility to the museum’s internationally important collection through digital innovation. We can’t wait for Londoners and visitors alike to experience this extraordinary cultural legacy in 2026! 📷© London Museum #LondonMuseum #BloombergPhilanthropies #CulturalHeritage #CityofLondon