Letter from Board of Patrons

As patrons of City Week, we are delighted to issue this statement of support for City Week 2012.

This important forum takes place at a time of immense challenge for global financial markets as they operate against a backdrop of difficult economic circumstances. Whilst governments want the financial sector to promote growth by supporting the wider economy, this has to be in tandem with regulatory reform to improve the resilience and stability of the sector.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, which attracted more than 650 delegates from 40 countries, City Week is now firmly established as the premier international event of its kind. City Week 2012 will bring together senior representatives from both the providers and users of international financial services worldwide in order to discuss the key challenges facing the international financial services industry. It consists of three days of cutting edge conferences and seminars, exclusive social gatherings and both formal and informal networking events.

Drawing on the expertise of a quite exceptional international speaker panel, this unique forum will debate the key challenges facing the future of the industry at this critical time.

The four main themes of City Week 2012 are:

  • The impact of current change drivers on the financial services industry
  • Latest developments in key sectors – opportunities and threats
  • Financial regulation – where next?
  • Opportunities in emerging and frontier markets

Attendance, which is by invitation only, is free of charge for our overseas guests.

We very much hope that you will be able to join us in February 2012.

Mark Hoban MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Anthony Belchambers, Chief Executive, Futures and Options Association
Guy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Rio Tinto plc
Robert Elliott, Senior Partner, Linklaters
Sir Thomas Harris, Vice Chairman, Standard Chartered
Angela Knight, Chief Executive, British Bankers’ Association
John Nelson, Chairman, Lloyd’s of London
Mark Tennant, Chairman, Scottish Financial Enterprise
David Wootton, Lord Mayor of the City of London