Charles White-Thomson, Senior Fellow at the Adam Smith Institute and former CEO of Saxo UK, will be giving our annual Ayn Rand Lecture on "The Importance of National Honesty."

In this lecture, Charles will defend the concept of honesty, asserting that it is society's most vital defence against decline. As Ayn Rand argued “honesty is not a social duty, not a sacrifice for the sake of others, but the most profoundly selfish virtue man can practice: his refusal to sacrifice the reality of his own existence to the deluded consciousness of others."

From the First Gulf War to the Barings Bank collapse to the takeover of DLJ by Credit Suisse, Charlie embodies the Randian ethic of independence. With 30 years of experience in financial markets, most recently as CEO and SMF1 of Saxo UK, he is recognised for his bold views on UK monetary policy and the economy.

Schedule:

6pm Door open. Drinks reception & networking

7pm Lecture and Q&A

8pm Further refreshments & networking

9pm Ends

Dress code: Smart (lounge suits/business wear)