2025: What’s ahead
George Buckley, Chief UK and Euro Area Economist, Nomura
Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist, S&P Global Market Intelligence

As we enter what promises to be yet another turbulent year, what lies ahead? Join us for a conversation with KPMG UK Vice Chair and Chief Economist Yael Selfin and Nomura Chief UK and Euro Area Economist George Buckley. We'll explore economic expectations for 2025 after a tricky 12 months heavily influenced by war, elections, and policy shifts. We’ll start with the big global economies before exploring the factors impacting Europe and the UK. And we'll have one question in mind - how should CFOs of multinationals view investment in the region? George has 18 years’ experience in the City, following a PhD at the University of Bristol, and is the author of What You Need to Know About Economics. He joined Nomura in 2017, having previously been Chief UK Economist at Deutsche Bank. Chris is a well-known economic commentator and is regularly quoted in international business print and broadcast press. He joined S&P in 2008 following the acquisition of NTC Economics, a provider of global macro-economic indicators, where he played a major role developing a world-leading provider of business surveys and economic indicators, including the PMI series. PMI surveys now encompass all major economies and are commonly cited as some of the most important sources of economic information available to central banks, financial markets and business decision makers.

To be followed by a facilitated member discussion.

This session will commence with drinks, and will include light food.

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