The New Freemen of the WCIB
Congratulations to the 13 new Freemen who joined the Company at the Ceremonial Court on October 4
The New Liverymen of the WCIB
The new Liverymen of the WCIB are l to r: Jago Toner, Vladimir Cauville, Geraldine Kelly, Raj Tumber MBE, Tony Ward, Joe Snell, Vikas Aggarwal JP
Our Principal Guests at Installation Court Dinner
Our principal guests at our Installation Court Dinner were left to right: Honorary Chaplain George Bush, Middle Warden Tim Skeet, Senior Warden Nick Garnish, Master International Banker Angela Knight CBE, Immediate Past Master International Banker Jason Van Praagh, the Governor of the Bank of England Dr Andrew Bailey, Prof Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey, Master Draper Tom Harris, Master Merchant Tayl
New Master International Banker and her team of Wardens
Congratulations to the new Master International Banker and her team of Wardens following their installation ceremony on 4 October at Drapers' Hall. Left to right: Junior Warden Ali Miraj, Senior Warden Nick Garnish, Master Angela Knight CBE and Middle Warden Tim Skeet.
Our annual banquet at the Mansion House
On March 15 we held our annual banquet at the Mansion House in the presence of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. Despite the tube strike and impending rail strike the following morning, we welcomed over 320 members and guests.
FSG meeting with CISI and Grant Thornton
The Financial Services Group of livery companies held an event on January 11:‘Sustainable Finance: The World in 2023 2022 was a turbulent year for markets, and sustainable finance didn’t come through unscathed’.Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j5t6dXY04o
An evening at the Estonian Embassy
On October 20, over 40 International Bankers and their guests attended a FinTech evening hosted by the Estonian Embassy in South Kensington.
Two new Liverymen admitted
Two new Liverymen were admitted to the Company at our Installation Court meeting on October 6.
Installation Court and Dinner
On Thursday October 6, 200 members and guests attended our Installation Dinner at Drapers' Hall.
Sector Voices
Sector Voices: a CISI interview with the Master, John Bennett MBE, and the Middle Warden, Angela Knight CBE.
Members breakfast at the Guildhall Club 20th July
On 20th July the Master hosted Liverymen and Freemen in the Private Dining Room of the Guildhall Club for a breakfast talk with the Chief Commoner and the Policy Chair of the City of London
WCIB Election Court 7th July 2022
The Election Court met on 7th July at Vintners' Hall. The Master is seen admiring the view of the City from the Roof Terrace.
Brigantes Breakfast 30th June -The Master enjoys Northern Hospitality
On a sunny day at the end of June the Master and Mistress attended the Brigantes Breakfast in Blackpool. The Brigantes are the liverymen based in the North of England. Here is a portfolio of photographs from the 2022 Brigantes Breakfast held at The Tower, Blackpool, on Thursday 30 June.
Inter Livery Clay Shoot 18th May 2022
A great day out for members of the Company at this year's Inter Livery shoot.
George Copus 1924 -2022
WCIB Liveryman George Copus died on 13th May 2022 aged 97. George was one of the very earliest Freemen in the Compnay, joining it in June 2001 from the Overseas Bankers Club. He became a Liveryman in 2006 and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Company and particularly our Charity and Education work. Click on this link to read an obituary of George's remarkable life: