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20 October 2021
City Corporation unveils ambitious 2040 net zero action plan for financial investments
The City of London Corporation has announced a new 2040 net zero target for its combined £3bn investment portfolios, outlining a concrete action plan in response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s ‘code red’ climate warning.
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20 October 2021
Ward of Cheap newsletter September 2021
It is great after the summer break to see the buzz returning in the Square Mile. The number of people travelling into the City significantly increased in September. This was definitely noticeable when going out for lunch around Cheapside. We also had a chance to meet again in person and to reconnect with residents and City workers at our Ward of Cheap summer reception.
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24 September 2021
Register to vote
As the City works to rebuild from the pandemic, now is your chance to help shape its future. In March 2022, elections will be held across the Square Mile to decide who will represent City workers and residents for the next three years. You must be registered by 16 December 2021 in order to vote.
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24 September 2021
Help shape policing priorities for the City
Everyone with a connection to the Square Mile, including residents, business owners, workers and visitors, can help shape policing in the City through an online survey.
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17 September 2021
The City of London: A place to connect
It is great after the summer break to see the buzz returning in the Square Mile. This week we had chance to meet again in person and reconnect at our Ward of Cheap summer reception. We reflected on personal and professional challenges we have all faced in different ways, and discussed how we can shape the future of the Square Mile.
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16 September 2021
Space for pedestrians
July the Court of Common Council approved a report initiating the Pedestrian Priority Streets Programme, a 3-year initiative to improve conditions for people walking in the City which is linked to both the City of London’s Transport Strategy and the Climate Action Strategy. Traffic and public realm measures were installed in Summer 2020 as part of the on-street measures for the City’s COVID-19 response. The City Corporation is now seeking views on the current temporary street measures.
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13 September 2021
Register to vote today!
Live or work in the Square Mile? As the oldest continuous municipal democracy in the world, the City of London is also the only place in the UK where residents AND workers get a vote.And now the City of London Corporation has a new website where you can register to vote in the upcoming 2022 elections. Don’t miss out on exercising your democratic right and register today!https://www.speakforthecity.com/voter-registration/
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12 September 2021
Ward of Cheap reception
We hope you had a chance to get a good summer break. Walking around Cheapside this week it’s good to see lots more people out and about. Time to reconnect!If you live or work in the Ward of Cheap we would like to invite you – feel free to bring a colleague – to our summer party on Thursday 16 September from 17:00 – 18:30.This year our Ward reception is held in a garden. But we will relocate indoors if the weather isn’t great! Please RSVP to Tijs Broeke and let us know if you want to bring a colleague.
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07 May 2021
Ward of Cheap 2021 annual meeting
On Tuesday 11 May at 5.00pm we are holding our 2021 annual Ward meeting – virtually for now, but hopefully later this year we can organise an in person event again. Everyone who works or lives in the Ward of Cheap is welcome.
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09 April 2021
City of London pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip
Flags are being flown half mast as the City of London pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip, as we join the nation in sending our thoughts and prayers to HM The Queen and the Royal Family mourning the loss of His Royal Highness.
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27 April 2021
Celebrating South Africa's National Day and Future Trade Opportunities
Today, Tuesday 27th April, marks South Africa’s National Day, otherwise known as the National Freedom Day
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07 December 2020
The City of London’s Commitment to Charity
As we enter the Christmas period, and with it the season of thinking of others, generosity and making gifts, I would like to reflect on some of the charitable activities undertaken in the City.
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27 October 2020
My Reflections on the future of the ESG and Impact Investment Space
This month marks the end of my four-year tenure on the board of Investing for Good, an impact-driven sustainable and social finance intermediary. Founded in 2004, Investing for Good has a mission to grow the pool of investment capital that is mobilised for social purpose, resulting in measurable benefits for society. My departure seems like an appropriate time to reflect on the recent evolution of this investment space and look ahead to its future in light of the global pandemic.
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20 October 2020
Now is the time for leadership and progress
Over the course of the last eight months we have relied heavily on the use of digital communications. In many ways we have probably leapt forward in a matter of weeks what would otherwise have taken years, and in many places, this has been very effective. However, the way we have been operating cannot be a complete or a permanent alternative to the economic, social and infrastructural value of the traditional way we do business in the UK and its economic heartland, The City of London.
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16 October 2020
The City Prayer Breakfast 2020
The 2020 Annual City Prayer Breakfast was recently held on Wednesday 14 October 2020 and because of COVID restriction was held virtually.
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04 October 2020
Results and Relationship: Reimagining Success
For many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges into view that we never saw coming.
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22 July 2020
A time for patience, perseverance and practical considerations
It has now been four months since many of us left our offices in the City of London to work from home, and while 'normality' is still some way off, it is a good time to reflect on what has been achieved as well as what we can, need and want to do moving forward.
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25 March 2020
Personal message from the Alderman of the Ward of Cheap
Recent weeks, and in particular the events of last week, have understandably caused high levels of anxiety. Firstly, for the health and wellbeing of our friends and loved ones, and also because of the impact coronavirus is having on businesses and jobs in the City and across the UK.
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28 January 2020
Guild of Investment Managers Annual & Civic Dinner
Welcome Speech At The First Annual Dinner
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20 December 2019
City's Investment Managers Guild Puts The Call Out
The Guild of Investment Managers was set up in 2015 and has the ultimate aim of becoming the Worshipful Company of Investment Managers – joining the City of London’s 110 existing livery companies.
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16 July 2019
Installation Dinner As Newly Elected Master Of The Guild Of Investment Managers
Acceptance Speech
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19 June 2019
“Forgive us our debts”: lending and borrowing as if relationships matter is a partnership project between Theos and St Paul’s Institute.
I am pleased to be a Theos Supporter to help shape the conversation to show how Christianity, and faith, are part of the solution for a better society – not part of the problem. They have recently published a very insightful report.
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05 November 2018
A Rich Tapestry of Communities
The City of London is a location and an environment that to many looks to be as impersonal as they come - filled with imposing office blocks and impenetrable reception desks backed up by security. But behind this façade, as I discovered on my route to becoming an Alderman of the City of London in July 2018, there is a rich tapestry of communities.
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31 December 2017
Spears List Of Top Wealth Managers
Click here for the profile on the Spears' list.
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RT @visitthecity: Last year we worked with @OpenCityLondon on their three part podcast series, Slavery in the City. Have a listen to learn…
City workers and residents must register by 16th December to vote in next year’s City of London elections This is… https://t.co/uTDmrQHNns
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RT @GoldsmithsCo: This year's #GoldsmithsFair features a curated selection of exciting events, hosted by leaders, historians and curators;…
You can check how you can register to vote in City of London here -> https://t.co/CNuc6Vf7ML
Great panellists at today’s @CISI Sustainable Integrity event #sustainable #integrity https://t.co/GY2KuzsJiK
RT @Rathbones1742: Following our commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner we are pleased to announce our 2030 targets. We…
RT @CityBreakfast: What a marvel having 150 attend live & more online in our 1st hybrid event. Warmest thanks to: @bishopSarahM @dioceseofl…
RT @CityBreakfast: If you haven’t booked for the @CityBreakfast this morning, just come along to @HolySepulchreUK and get a ticket on the d…
RT @CityBreakfast: Don’t forget it’s the Annual City Prayer Breakfast this Wednesday in person & online. ‘Work for the peace and prosperity…