In this series, Matthew Allen speaks with leaders and luminaries from the financial services industry exploring trends and opportunities in global financial markets in 2025. In this episode, Matthew is joined by Nicola Watkinson, Head of International at TheCityUK to explore trends in international trade and their impact on financial services. Listen to hear them discuss underlying themes in current trade policy, different regulatory approaches across global markets and increasing regional alliance, the role of financial services in global trade and how international regulatory cooperation impacts their operations and forecasts on the evolution of trade policy and the opportunities that presents