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CMIT - Capital Markets Industry Taskforce

The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) is an initiative launched in August 2022 to drive reforms in the UK's capital markets, uniting leaders from various sectors to enhance the UK's position as a global financial center.

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What CMIT - Capital Markets Industry Taskforce does

What CMIT - Capital Markets Industry Taskforce is

The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) is an initiative launched in August 2022 to drive reforms in the UK's capital markets, uniting leaders from various sectors to enhance the UK's position as a global financial center.

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2022
Approximate age
About 4 years
Structured capabilities
Community
Last reviewed
April 3, 2026

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CMIT - Capital Markets Industry Taskforce as a community

Community overview

The Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) is an organization comprised of leading entities from the financial markets ecosystem in the UK. It includes CEOs, Chairs, and industry leaders from private and publicly listed companies, asset owners and managers, and advisory services. The Taskforce aims to enhance the UK’s capital markets, ensuring they effectively support the growth and sustainability of companies and facilitate investor access to assets that yield returns and bolster the real economy.

Community focus

CMIT focuses on maximizing the impact of capital market reforms in the UK. It seeks to create an environment where companies can start, grow, scale, and remain in the UK. The Taskforce addresses challenges in the capital markets, particularly in ensuring that startups can secure the necessary financing to reach their potential. It emphasizes the importance of regulatory reforms and the collaboration of the entire capital markets ecosystem.

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Investors · Fund Managers
Benefits
network-access
Program types
community
Selection criteria
open

Community activity

Notable members

Notable members include Julia Hoggett (CEO, LSE plc), Mark Austin (Partner, Latham & Watkins), Matthew Scullion (CEO and Founder, Matillion), Peter Harrison (Chair, Morgan Sindall plc), Joe Cassidy (Partner and EMA Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms, KPMG in the UK), Nicholas Lyons (Chairman, Phoenix Group), Michelle Ostermann (CEO, Pension Protection Fund), Sir Jonathan Symonds (Chairman, GSK Plc), Erin Platts (CEO, Octopus Ventures), and Lisa Gordon (Chair, Cavendish Financial Plc).

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Last reviewed

April 3, 2026

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