It has already become clear that the question of financial and related services will form a separate and substantial component of the negotiations between the United Kingdom and the European Union triggered by the invocation of Article 50.

This discussion will be considering the negotiating positions of the two parties, the strengths and weaknesses of these positions and possible outcomes for both sides. Such questions as “passporting” and “equivalence”; the interdependence of continental Europe and the City of London in financial services; differing political perceptions of the role of financial services in the modern economy; and future competitive tensions between the financial industries of countries remaining in the EU and the country leaving it will be at the centre of the debate. This is a partner event organised by the Federal Trust, Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Global Policy Institute.

Panellists include:

Nicky Edwards
Independent consultant & Associate at Brexit Exchange

Nicolas Maclean
Commentator on financial services issues

Gergely Polner
Head of Europe Public Affairs, Standard Chartered Bank

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Brexit and the change of the US administration could have significant implications for UK defence policies. Since the second world war, NATO has been a cornerstone of UK and European defence policies. Since the Brexit vote there has been speculation  that the remaining 27 EU members might decide on closer defence cooperation to enable the EU to contemplate military actions independent of NATO. There are concerns that this might weaken NATO. During his election campaign Donald Trump cast doubts on the need for NATO and the commitment of some members to pay their share. Since the appointment of his cabinet, however, he appears to have modified his previous views. The uncertainties arising have implications for UK security and for the UK defence industry. Dr Julian Lewis MP, Chair of the Defence Select Committee, will present and discuss his views of these developments.

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Since the Brexit vote there has been an increase in the number of policy-makers and economists advocating that the UK should develop an industrial strategy to meet the major economic challenges now facing us. These challenges include reducing the trade deficit, increasing skills and productivity to provide more high value and highly paid jobs, investing in physical and digital infrastructures, building strong competencies and capacity in innovative and sustainable sectors, and helping our companies connect more extensively and profitably with overseas markets. Clive Lewis MP, Shadow Minister for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy will outline Labour’s priorities and plans, and lead a discussion on these vital topics.

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During the EU referendum campaign in 2016 many economists predicted disastrous economic consequences in case of a “Leave” vote. However, the current economic climate is far from this scenario. Were the economic models used at the time wrong? Were the predictions wrong or will they still take effect with delay? These will be among the questions to be discussed by our expert panel. This is partner event run by the Federal Trust.

Panellists:
Professor Iain Begg
Professorial Research Fellow, European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science
Andrew Smith
Independent economist and commentator; Chief Economic Adviser to Industry Forum and former Chief Economist at KPMG
Dr Swati Dinghra
Assistant Professor, Centre for Economic Performance, Department of Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science

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