Lord Eatwell: Visions for the Future of Financial Regulation

On behalf of the Financial Services Lawyers Association (FSLA) and Reed Smith, we would like to invite you to attend this fireside chat and reception with Lord John Eatwell on Wednesday 7 May 2025 at Reed Smith, 1 Blossom Yard E1 6RS.

Join us for this in-person event, where Lord Eatwell will share key insights from his vast expertise in financial services regulation, including his concerns for the present and visions for the future.

Lord Eatwell is a British economist, academic, and public policy expert with extensive experience in financial services regulation. Educated at Queens’ College, Cambridge, and later earning his PhD from Harvard University, Lord Eatwell has had a career spanning academia, politics, and public service. He has held key academic positions, including serving as a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and as a lecturer in the Faculty of Economics and Politics. From 1997 to 2020, he was President of Queens’ College, Cambridge, and he holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Financial Policy at the Cambridge Judge Business School.

Beyond academia, Lord Eatwell has played a significant role in shaping economic policy. From 1985 to 1992, he was economic advisor to Neil Kinnock, then Leader of the Labour Party, before being appointed a life peer in the House of Lords in 1992. He has since held key roles, including Principal Opposition Spokesman on Treasury and Economic Affairs and been a member of influential committees such as the Lords Industry and Regulators Committee. He currently sits on the Financial Services Regulation Committee.

Lord Eatwell has contributed significantly to financial regulation, previously sitting on the Board of the Securities and Futures Authority and the Regulatory Decisions Committee of the Financial Services Authority. He was also Chairman of the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

His influence extends beyond finance and policy. He has served as Chair of CRUSAID, an HIV/AIDS charity, and both the Royal Opera House and British Library Boards. With his experience in economics, regulation, and public service, Lord Eatwell is a highly esteemed voice in financial and policy discussions.

Registration will open at 6:00pm, with the discussion starting at 6:30pm, followed by Q&A and drinks.

Please note that attendance at this event is for FSLA Members only. If you wish to become a member of FSLA to attend, please contact [email protected].

If you have any queries or special requirements, please contact [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 7 May.