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3:00pm - 5:00pm, 27 November 2025
(Europe/London)
(Europe/London)
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Event Details
FD Forum
Thursday 27th November
Registrations and refreshments 2:30pm-3:00pm
Meeting 3:00pm-5:00pm
Venue: Shakespeare Suite, London Bridge Hotel, 8 - 18 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG
Networking drinks from 5:00pm
Kindly sponsored by
Key Takeaways
- the impact of the budget for the recruitment market and the broader economy
- clearer understanding of Government policy and strategy as it pertains to the recruitment sector - public and private
- what rationale lies behind Government thinking, and where it is heading in the months ahead
Meeting Agenda
In this session, you will hear from two keynote speakers on the economic impact of the budget and how it fits into the Government's overall political strategy.
Welcome, introduction and APSCo update
Tania Bowers, Global Public Policy Director, APSCo
The impact of the budget for the recruitment market
Simon Wells, Chief European Economist, HSBC
An overview of the UK economy in light of recent government legislation and analysis of the budget in the context of domestic and global change. How is the business community responding to Government initiatives around tax and investment and what do recruitment business leaders need to know to plan accordingly.
Government policy and strategy - what it means for recruiters
Alex Challoner, Political & Media Strategist
Alex will give political context to the budget along with analysis of the strategic priorities of the current Government, helping to anticipate policy shifts and align strategies for competitive advantage. Alex's unique insight will give a broader understanding of the political climate in the UK, and what it means to recruitment business leaders and Finance Directors.
Speakers
Simon Wells
HSBC, Chief European Economist
Before joining HSBC as Chief UK economist in December 2011, Simon worked as an economist and senior manager at the Bank of England. Over a twelve year period, he held a number of roles in the Monetary Policy, Financial Stability and Markets areas of the Bank. For several years he was responsible for briefing the Monetary Policy Committee on financial market developments, although immediately prior to joining HSBC he headed the team analysing the outlook for UK demand and output. Simon also worked for two years at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, heading a team in the Macroeconomic Surveillance Department.
Alex Challoner
Political & Media Strategist and Founder of Cavendish Communications
For 30 years, I have developed a wide-ranging career in government relations, public affairs and corporate reputation. I also founded and grew Cavendish Communications, a leading public affairs and public relations agency, through which I have created a strong track record of delivery for many corporate leaders, and national and international clients.