Osborne’s First Budget

Justin Urquhart Stewart

Justin is one of the best known names in investment management. During a time of continuing volatility he provides clear, calm commentary on the markets. Justin considers whether crowd funding can achieve what 45 stock exchanges around the country used to do: raise local money for local businesses. He argues for caution amongst fiscal policy-makers, and in speeches he might also explore how to rebuild trust and collaboration between financial and professional services.

Sir John Gieve

Before his appointment to the Bank of England and MPC, John served as Private Secretary to Chancellors Lawson, Major and Lamont. He also carried out two spending reviews, for Labour and the Conservatives. John now has a number of advisory roles, extending from forex and retail payment systems to regulation. He explains how governments present slight shifts in policy as radical change, but central bankers describe even fundamental change as ‘entirely consistent.’