THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY: RECONNECTING RISK, CAPITAL AND LABOUR
TO REVIVE UK GROWTH
THE LECTURE
The 2025 Panmure House Forum, held in partnership with NIESR, is a prestigious platform for high-level dialogue on the UK economy. Each lecture is designed to challenge conventional thinking, shape public discourse, and offer bold, evidence-based insights on the future of economic policy.
Hosted within the historic setting of Panmure House – the final home of Adam Smith — each lecture offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with ideas shaping economic policy and prosperity.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Sir Keith Skeoch is Chairman of QBE European Operations and Chair of the Edinburgh International Festival. He also serves as a macro market advisor to a global family office, sits on the Council of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), and chairs the Advisory Board of the University of Sussex Business School.
He previously served as Chair of The Investment Association and led the UK Government’s Ring-Fencing and Proprietary Trading Review, the final report of which was laid before Parliament by HM Treasury in 2022.
With over four decades of experience spanning public policy, macroeconomics, asset management, capital markets, and regulatory affairs, Sir Keith is recognised as a leading voice in the financial and economic landscape.
THE EVENT
This exclusive event includes a keynote lecture and interactive Q&A, followed by a canapé and drinks reception in the Interpretation Suite.
