On 25 November 2025, we were delighted to host our second annual Economics Research Conference at our headquarters in Stratford, London.
The event showcased our commitment to shaping a financial system that works well for all, focusing on our theme of rebalancing risk and deepening trust.Bringing together leading thinkers from across academia, industry, and government, the conference explored how financial services regulation can evolve to better manage risk while strengthening consumer and market trust.Through a series of speeches and breakout sessions, delegates discussed how regulation can protect consumers while enabling innovation and growth. By understanding systemic risk, adapting regulatory approaches and promoting financial inclusion, this can boost confidence in UK wholesale markets.Guest speakers included William Wright from New Financial and Professor John Thanassoulis from Warwick Business School.The FCA's chief economist Kate Collyer said: 'Balanced risk-taking has an important role to play in regulation and well-functioning markets. For consumers, it can help make informed investment decisions and, for firms, it drives efficiency and innovation.'The discussions we hosted at our conference will help formulate policies that strengthen market confidence and shape regulatory approaches that encourage economic growth.'William Wright, founder and managing director of New Financial, said:'Rebalancing risk means resetting the balance between risk, growth and regulation. Sensible risk-taking drives investment and innovation, while excessive caution can undermine long-term prosperity. Allowing investors to take a little more risk could spark a virtuous cycle of growth.'We thank all our speakers and attendees for contributing to a thought-provoking and forward-looking day.