City of London Corporation

We welcome the progress of the Mansion House Compact, which continues to demonstrate encouraging momentum in its early stages. Signatories have doubled their investment in unlisted equities compared with last year — an increase outpacing the broader defined contribution market. It is vital that both government and industry build on this progress by promoting a shift in focus from cost to long-term value for money when selecting pension funds, as championed by the Employer Pension Pledge.

Elected Members of the City Corporation have elected Philip Woodhouse as the next Chief Commoner, a role which dates back to 1444. When he takes up his duties in the spring, Philip will act as an ambassador at ceremonial occasions and work to uphold the rights and standards of Members. He said: “Having worked in the City for half a century, including 12 years as a Common Councillor, I’m looking forward to representing Members to the best of my ability with energy, humility and unity. “I will strive for greater and more effective collaboration between the City Corporation and the Square Mile’s businesses, residents, visitors and Livery companies.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebvFxGiH

The City of London Corporation was proud to host and support the inaugural meeting of the RegTech Strategy Group on 15 October 2025 — a collaboration between Innovate Finance, EY, and the City Corporation, first announced at the Innovate Finance Global Summit 2025. Chaired by Christopher Woolard CBE, Partner and Chair – Global Regulatory Network at EY, the Group brings together senior representatives from HM Treasury, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Bank of England, and leaders from banks, RegTechs, FinTechs, and investors. The Group aims to grow the UK RegTech sector by 20% over the next five years, reduce compliance costs, and strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in regulatory technology. You can read more about the RegTech Strategy Group in our exclusive blog from Policy Chairman Chris Hayward and Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance, here: https://lnkd.in/eH8VjiZB #RegTech #Innovation #CityOfLondon #FinTech

Five years ago, the City of London Corporation launched a bold and forward-thinking Climate Action Strategy - setting out how we’ll reach net zero, strengthen climate resilience, and support sustainable growth across the Square Mile by 2040. On Monday, we’ll publish our fourth annual progress report, sharing key milestones, challenges, and a look ahead at what’s next. Sign up to our bulletin and get it straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/47b4WK6 Watch our short animation video to learn what the strategy is all about - and feel free to like and share 👇 #ClimateResilience #ESG #ClimateAction #Sustainability

Huge congratulations to the City Planning team for their successes at the Building London Planning Awards 2025 #BLPA2025, last night: 🏆 Winner of the Best New Place to Work award with 100 Fetter Lane (with thanks to Yard Nine and Fletcher Priest Architects) 🏆 Winner of the Sustainable Planning Award for the City’s integrated suite of sustainability policy guidance, and 👏 Commended for Panorama St Paul's at 81 Newgate Street for the Best Retrofit project (with thanks to Orion Group Real Estate And Builders and KPF) As we welcome more than 678,000 daily commuters into the City, we’re immensely proud of our Planning team and their efforts to make the City of London one of the most attractive and sustainable destinations to visit and work.

If you’ve lost someone to suicide, it can help to talk with people who understand. Our free online support groups are a place for anyone who has lost someone to suicide. Find out more and book and online 👇 https://bit.ly/3EhWB7V

Why does social mobility matter? Because diverse talent drives innovation, resilience, and growth. That’s why we’re proud to share that the City of London Corporation has ranked 24th out of 140 UK organisations in The Social Mobility Foundation Social Mobility Employer Index 2025 – climbing 34 places since last year and 62 since 2023. This achievement reflects a shared commitment across our organisation and partners, including: Guildhall School of Music & Drama School of Music & Drama – nurturing creative careers. Barbican Centre Centre – delivering cultural and educational outreach. City Bridge Foundation – funding initiatives to tackle inequality. Our Family of Schools – championing inclusion through programmes like the City Premium Grant. Together, we’re setting the standard for socio-economic inclusion in the Square Mile and beyond – proving that collaboration and best practice can create opportunity for all. Learn more about our Equality and Inclusion work: https: https://bit.ly/4nVS1D6 #SocialMobility #SMFIndex2025 #SquareMile #InclusionMatters #CityOfLondon #EqualityAndInclusion #FutureOfWork #CorporateResponsibility