Welcome to New Financial! New Financial is a dynamic forum and think tank that aims to promote bigger and better capital markets in Europe. Since its launch in 2014, New Financial has been dedicated to the belief that capital markets can serve as a force for economic and social good. At New Financial, we have three main objectives.

Firstly, we seek to advocate for the development of larger capital markets in Europe, as we firmly believe they play a crucial role in driving prosperity throughout the region. Secondly, we strive to encourage positive change within the industry to ensure that capital markets work better for customers and rebuild trust with policymakers and the wider public. Lastly, we promote collaboration across different sectors to tackle common challenges and drive genuine transformation.

Through a carefully curated program of research and private events, we engage with key market participants, including investors, issuers, banks, and policymakers. Our focus areas include making a better case for capital markets, the impact of Brexit, rebuilding trust, and driving diversity. As a social enterprise, New Financial reinvests at least half of its profits back into promoting the growth of bigger and better capital markets.

Central to New Financial is our managed program of private dinners, briefings, and workshops. With around 30 events each year, senior executives from market users and participants can come together in a discreet and neutral environment to engage in valuable discussions. We are not a lobby group, but rather, we see ourselves as a constructively critical friend to the industry.

Our aim is to provide our members with practical and relevant insights into the challenges facing their businesses and the wider industry. Let us introduce you to the brilliant minds behind New Financial. Our founder and managing director, William Wright, brings a wealth of experience from his time as the editor of Financial News.

Yasmine Chinwala, a partner at New Financial, oversees our work on diversity and sustainable business practices. Maximilian Bierbaum, our head of research, leads the delivery of our research program. Sheenam Singhal and Christopher Breen, both research analysts, contribute their expertise in various areas.

Maja Bijelic serves as our operations manager and EA to Partners, while Edwina Dowling leads our marketing and business development efforts. Jagan Deehan is our data analyst, and Nikki Macmillan manages our events. Lastly, Jenny Barrow, our senior diversity and inclusion adviser, brings over ten years of experience in the field.

We are excited to have you on board! Join us in our mission to shape the future of capital markets, foster collaboration, and create positive change throughout the industry. Contact us to learn more and become a part of the New Financial community