The UK-Dutch Financial Services Dialogue is run by TheCityUK and is co-chaired by Christophe Roupie, Global Head of Electronic Trading & Platforms - Capital Markets, Marex and Mary Pieterse-Bloem, Head of Investment Office (in Wealth Management), Rabobank. The dialogue brings together senior representatives from the UK and Dutch financial and related professional services industry to explore issues related to the future of the industry with a particular focus on sustainability and digitalisation. Previous issues the Dialogue has looked at include retail investment and deepening capital markets, sustainability and digitalisation.
The Dialogue engages with key stakeholders in the UK and Netherlands and maintains a close relationship with the UK Embassy in the Hague and Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in London.
Recent activity
May 2026
The Anglo-Dutch Financial Services Dialogue (ADFSD) convened on 27 May 2026 at the Embassy of the Netherlands to the UK in London. Discussions focused on shared priorities around innovation, competitiveness and long-term economic growth.
The first session explored artificial intelligence and digital innovation in financial services. Participants exchanged views on how policymakers and regulators can support innovation while maintaining trust, resilience and consumer protection, with discussion covering data, regulatory frameworks and the future adoption of emerging technologies.
The Dialogue also examined capital markets, investment and competitiveness in the context of an evolving geopolitical and economic environment. Members discussed developments in the UK-EU relationship, capital markets reform, digital assets and the importance of maintaining internationally competitive financial centres that can support investment and growth.
The final session focused on retail investment and the steps needed to encourage broader participation in capital markets. Discussions highlighted the importance of financial education, consumer confidence and effective communication in supporting long-term saving and investment, with participants exchanging views on how industry and policymakers can work together to strengthen investment cultures across Europe.
Details of previous meetings are available here.