Europe Market Advisory Group

Our Europe Market Advisory Group (EMAG) sets and advises on how to best take forward the relationship with the EU, its Member States, and other European countries, providing guidance on how to most effectively engage on European regulatory and policy matters to deliver the greatest value to the industry.

Chaired by Michael Cole-Fontayn from JP Morgan, the group brings together senior member representatives as well as engaging subject matter experts and regional specialists in their institutions and networks.

Priorities of the Europe MAG

The agreement of the Windsor Framework presents an opportunity for TheCityUK and its members to strengthen relationships with our European counterparts and establish a new era of cooperation and collaboration in the financial and related professional services industry.

In order to harness the opportunity that this new political landscape presents, TheCityUK’s Europe MAG has developed a Europe Programme to guide its engagement with UK and EU stakeholders. This programme seeks to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of members’ priority areas across the regulatory and policy landscape.
  • Utilise the various mechanisms available to engage with and influence UK and EU stakeholders and authorities on these priorities.
  • Secure normalisation of UK and EU trading relations and improvements for trade both ways in all areas of interest to TheCityUK’s members.

Our Financial Services Dialogues

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UK-Dutch Financial Services Dialogue

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UK-French Financial Services Dialogue

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UK-German Financial Services Dialogue

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UK-Italian Financial Services Dialogue

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Financial Services Ireland/City of London

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Unlocking the potential of nature markets in the UK

Protecting nature is crucial as the degradation of the UK’s environment could severely impact economic growth. Our latest policy paper highlights the urgency of addressing biodiversity loss and the opportunities in developing high-integrity nature markets.

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TheCityUK response to FCA, PRA, and BoE proposals on operational incident and third-party reporting

Our response supports the FCA, PRA, and BoE's proposals on operational incident and third-party reporting, urging refinement for effective and competitive rules.

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Response to the FCA's new 5-year strategy

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Talent development in the context of a dynamic skills-led organisation

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Response to the FCA's update on its enforcement transparency proposals

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Guest blog: Ukraine should be plugged into global carbon markets to close a funding gap for green and sustainable reconstruction

TheCityUK International Conference 2025

Register now for our International Conference. Join influential leaders from across the industry to discuss how the UK can underpin its position as a world-leading international financial centre.

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TheCityUK and Financial Services Skills Commission Future Skills Conference 2025

Register now for the Future Skills Conference 2025, in partnership with Financial Services Skills Commission, which will take place in London on Thursday 22 May 2025.

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