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‘Reboot’ financial regulatory system, say City experts

International regulatory coherence has reached a “high point” city experts told a gathering of financial attachés at Guildhall, but with fears of regulatory fragmentation receding,…

Expert urges start to Brexit trade talks

Britain should exit the European Union customs union and single market on day one of Brexit in order to be able to start negotiations with…

IMO honours Koji Sekimizu

The 2016 International Maritime Prize for 2016 was awarded to Mr Koji Sekimizu, former Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), for his contribution…

IMO Chief calls for ambitious reforms

IMO Secretary-General Kitack set out a bold five-year strategic direction and vision at organisation’s 30th Assembly session, the largest-ever gathering at IMO headquarters. Addressing a…

IMO Council elections hard fought

Months of intense campaigning came to a  climax at historic elections for the International Maritime Organization Council, where seats in all three categories were contested…

UAE Embassy moves to Belgravia

The red carpet was rolled out for UAE Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, FCO Middle East Minister the Rt Hon Alistair…

New FCO Director of Protocol

Mr Neil Holland has been appointed Director of Protocol at the Foreign Office. Prior to this appointment, Mr Holland served as Deputy Head of Mission…