Growth Unleashed
Boosting the City to drive UK growth through a renewed spirit of ambition, innovative tech and our many communities.
 
Date: 14 Feb 2025 

Speakers:
  • The Rt. Hon. Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alastair King
  • Damian Graham, Chief Investment Officer, Aware Super 
  • Naomi Steer AO, Chair, Sydney Financial Forum
  • Mark Steinberg, Chief Executive Officer, First Sentier Investors
Key Takeaways
Our first Sydney Financial Forum event of 2025 set the stage for a year of high-impact discussions, featuring The Rt. Hon. Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alastair King.
1. Growth Unleashed – The City of London’s Vision

Alderman King outlined his bold strategy for maintaining London’s position as the world’s leading financial centre. His vision, "Growth Unleashed" focuses on:
  • Creating the right conditions for sustained economic growth
  • Equipping businesses with the tools to drive innovation
  • Harnessing the strength of diverse communities within the City of London
2. Strengthening UK-Australia Financial Collaboration
With Sydney as Australia’s leading financial hub, Alderman King emphasised the critical role of UK-Australia trade and investment. His visit provided an opportunity to deepen financial sector ties and explore opportunities for collaboration.
  • Damian Graham shared how Aware Super leveraged global partnerships for its UK expansion.
  • The Lord Mayor reinforced the importance of removing barriers to capital flow, particularly in unlocking UK pension funds for investment in new tech and global ventures.
3. High-Quality Discussions & Industry Insights
  • Naomi Steer led a dynamic panel discussion, exploring key trends shaping the financial landscape.
  • Mark Steinberg wrapped up the event with a powerful vote of thanks, acknowledging the high calibre of insights shared.
  • Macquarie Group’s new facilities provided an exceptional venue - special thanks to Christopher Trent for hosting.
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