The UK financial services landscape is in a critical period of transition. With a new Financial Services Bill, an unfolding Labour leadership contest, and the continuing policy momentum following the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech expected in July, firms face a complex web of regulatory and political shifts.

Featuring insight from 56 Degrees North’s Anthony Thompson and Michael Johnson, and hosted by SFE CEO Sandy Begbie, this exclusive briefing will give SFE members unique insight into political legislative and regulatory developments impacting financial services firms.

• Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026

• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

• Format: Online Webinar

• Speakers: Anthony Thompson (Managing Partner, 56 Degrees North) & Michael Johnson (Director, 56 Degrees North)

Hosted by SFE and 56 Degrees North, this session will explore key aspects of the Financial Services & Markets Bill and analyse how the Labour leadership contest and a possible new Chancellor might reshape fiscal policy, regulation, and UK competitiveness. It will also explore the impact of these political dynamics on regulatory priorities, providing a vital six-month roadmap of key legislative milestones to help firms effectively scenario-plan.

Joining us will be Anthony Thompson Managing Partner, and Michael Johnson, Director, of leading public affairs and strategic communications consultancy 56 Degrees North. Anthony has spent more than 20 years working with businesses across a range of policy, regulatory and communications campaigns in the UK and EU. Michael’s prior career was at HM Treasury, where he led the consultation, analysis, strategy drafting and policy development process for the UK government’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy and has held retail and international financial services policy roles and has twice acted as a Private Secretary. 56’s clients include some of the UK’s major banks, fintechs, and wealth management firms.