It is an understatement to say that the outcome of political events over the past year will greatly impact the financial services industry in the coming decades. The fact remains that 2016 has been the most revolutionary year in recent history – its reverberations will be felt throughout this industry with increasing intensity.

The bright smile of destiny has shone upon the United Kingdom in quite dramatic circumstances. And as a result, the vote to leave the European Union in June opens up a massive opportunity for the financial services business in the City of London to reinvigorate itself.