City of London Corporation
Budget
€440,047
EP Access
2
accredited persons
Staff
7
5.35 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The City of London seeks: • to support and promote London as the world’s leading international financial and business centre and attract new business to the capital and the whole UK • to work in partnership with local communities to increase skills, employment and opportunities for all Londoners, including through the City Bridge Trust • to enhance the capital as a hub of culture, history and green spaces for Londoners – residents, workers, and visitors. The City of London works closely with financial services practitioners, trade associations and other stakeholders in order to shape the future direction of financial services policy. It focuses on issues created by EU and international economic, legislative, fiscal and regulatory developments which may impact or threaten to impact on the open, efficient and competitive environment for doing business in the City.
EU Legislative Interests
Savings and Investments Union, Data and Cyber issues, EU/UK Relations, Post-trade, Fintech, AML and Green, Trade, Recognition of Professional Qualifications, and Sustainable Finance.
Communication Activities
The City of London's activities include: Annual Brussels Reception Production of high level position papers Research publications linked to seminars Occasional media activity Regular events programme in Brussels and London Member State visits
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
TheCityUK British Chambers of Commerce in Belgium CBI
Organisation Members
The City of London Corporation operates through its Lord Mayor, Aldermen and other members of the Court of Common Council (equivalent to councillors and known as 'Common Councilmen'). There are 100 Common Councilmen and 25 Aldermen (including the Lord Mayor).
Additional Information
The breakdown for the figure in 14.C includes the following 2 categories: Related EU Office running costs: 94.952,30 EUROS Related EU operational costs, including salaries: 345.095,18 EUROS Membership fees (British Chamber of Commerce - EU & Belgium, CBI & TheCityUK): 99.325,50 EUROS No EU grants were received during the 2024-25 financial year. All conversions made on European Central Bank's website (06/01/2026)
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.