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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Modern Industrial Strategy summary

Following the government’s publication of its Modern Industrial Strategy and some of its supporting sector plans, we’ve compiled a summary of the paper and commentary on the sections relevant to the financial and related professional services industry.

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Our response to the FCA discussion paper: 'DP25/1: Regulating cryptoasset activities'

Our response welcomes steps to develop a clear and proportionate regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities that supports a flourishing digital assets industry in the UK and international leadership in financial innovation.

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The government's 'Modern Industrial Strategy' at a glance

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Exports explained (even further): more on values vs volumes

Press release

‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector

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Chair's address from the Future Skills Conference 2025

UK / Swiss Berne Financial Services Agreement Event

This event will give the opportunity to hear directly about how the Berne Financial Services Agreement works, timelines for its implementation, and practical steps for firms on how to use the new market access the Agreement.

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TheCityUK Annual Conference 2025

Our Annual Conference brings together senior leaders from across the financial and related professional services industry with political and regulatory stakeholders to discuss how to maintain the industry’s competitiveness and its pivotal role in driving economic growth across the UK economy.

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