Legal information

Effective date:
March 4, 2024

Governing Documents

The governing document of the Company is the Royal Charter, sealed by The Queen, and under it are the Ordinances granted by the Court of Aldermen of the City of London.

These two documents define the role and governance of the Company. You can read them here:

Royal Charter

Ordinances

ESG

The Court has recently adopted a policy on Environmental, Social/Societal & Governance issues as an important pillar for the next 20 years of the Company. The aim is to review all aspects of the Company's operations through the ESG lens and to report annually to members.

You can read the Company's ESG policy here.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that attracting a wider pool of talent to engage with our Livery Company/Guild will assist in building a City of London fit for the future.

To support this, We, the Court of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers will:

  1. Whilst being conscious of capabilities, consider the gender (sex) and ethinic mix of the Court when voting on appointments to the Court.
  2. Whilst being conscious of capabilities, consider the gender (sex) and ethnic mix of committeeds when voting on appointments to committees.
  3. Consider how the public image of the Company/Guild is perceived in photographs and on social media, when attending City or Livery Company events.
  4. Seek to introduce new people, from diverse backgrounds, to the Company/Guild, for example, through invitations to functions, as speakers or guests etc.
  5. Consider the diversity of candidates when proposing them for the Freedom of the Company.
  6. Look out for talented people, from diverse backgrounds, who could make a contribution to the work of the Company/Guild and encourage them to consider joining.