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City of London Corporation's Catherine McGuinness

Brexit losses 'not catastrophic' for City of London

London has no desire for a "bonfire of regulations" to retain its position as a top international finance centre after Brexit but it is ready to act if the European Union blocks access, the City of London's political leader said.

Business • 27 Jan 21

British finance minister Sajid Javid to outline plans for the UK financial services sector in the coming months

UK seeks 'durable' EU financial services relationship

British finance minister Sajid Javid vowed today to build a "durable relationship" for financial services in a post-Brexit trade deal, under plans he will outline in the coming months.

Business • 11 Feb 20

The UK financial industry paid a record near-$100 billion in taxes in the year to March

UK financial sector pays record taxes

Britain's financial industry paid a record near-$100 billion in taxes in the year to March, reaffirming its central role in funding the state at a time when its future prospects have been clouded by Brexit.

Business • 07 Jan 20

City of London financial district chief Catherine McGuinness said Brexit feels like being 'caught in something of a hamster wheel'

Brexit extension a 'sticking plaster' - City of London

Extending Britain's departure date from the European Union would only be a "sticking plaster" if deep-seated issues are left unresolved, City of London financial district chief Catherine McGuinness said today.

Business • 21 Mar 19

About 2,000 roles are expected to have moved from London or been created overseas as a result of Brexit, a new survey shows

UK's financial services unbowed as Brexit risks deepen

Britain's financial services industry has emerged largely unscathed so far from the build-up to Brexit, a new Reuters survey showed.

Business • 05 Feb 19

Brexit has been described as the City of London's most serious threat since the 2007-2009 financial crisis

Brexit - London finance chief sees fewer jobs shifting

Britain's vast financial services industry will suffer far fewer job losses from Brexit than first feared, the City of London's policy chief said.

Business • 21 Jan 18