Foundation for Governance Research and Education 

       A Charitable Company focused on thought leadership and                                               governance best practice

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Introducing FGRE

The Foundation for Governance Research and Education (FGRE) is a not-for-profit educational charitable company limited by guarantee, chaired by its founder Professor John Mellor, a former Citibank Vice President, and Professor of Banking Governance and Finance. FGRE is assisted and advised by Slaughter and May, and supported by HSBC.

As a charity, FGRE operates in the public interest to raise standards of governance in banks. 

FGRE Forums

FGRE Forums provide the opportunity for participants to engage with our team of governance specialists to learn from their experience and discuss issues and future challenges surrounding bank governace, with the aim of developing best practice. 

Each forum features an in-depth case study. It is conducted under Chatham House Rules, with numbers limited to 10 to encourage open and candid discussions. Participants include experienced non-executive and executive directors from leading banking groups. 

The Forums are chaired by Professor John Mellor, and led by a senior non-executive director and a top lawyer.

Upcoming Forum- Wednesday 26th February 2025

The next FGRE Forum is taking place on Wednesday 26th February at Slaughter and May, 1 Bunhill Row, EC1Y 8YY,  convening at 9.0am for a light breakfast, with a 9.30 start, and finishing at 11.45.  An Agenda will be available. 

February 2025

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