The Connector / Episode 8 with Belinda Coates

December 1, 2025

London is more than a global city — it’s a trillion-dollar economy and one of the world’s most influential financial hubs. But behind that success lies a deliberate strategy to keep the city competitive, connected, and open for business.

In this episode of The Connector, Harper B Founder Belinda Coates speaks with Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, the organisation at the centre of driving international investment, innovation, and growth in the UK’s capital.