CPIA invites you to our launch event
19th March 2025, London
We are thrilled to invite you to the official launch event for The Centre for Public Interest Audit, dedicated to supporting audit quality and building confidence in capital markets. Join our Chair, Baroness Ford, as we mark this significant milestone with discussion and debate between senior leaders from government, regulators, business, investors, academics and the audit profession on forward-looking market reform.
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Launch event: 19th March 2025
Event times: 13:30 – 17:00
Registration: 13:00

Agenda
- Opening remarks: An Introduction to The Centre for Public Interest Audit, from our Chair, Baroness Ford
- Keynote address: The keynote address will be delivered by Richard Moriarty, CEO of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), on the topic “Regulating for Growth“
- Fireside chat: Baroness Ford, Richard Moriarty, CEO of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), and Alexander Baker, CEO of Fingleton, discuss The case for reform
- Panel discussion: Join Caroline Britton, FTSE 250 Audit Committee Chair, as she leads a panel debating the topic “Scope and impact of public interest”
- Panel discussion: Rupert Krefting, Head of Corporate Finance & Stewardship at M&G Investments and Independent Non-Executive for The CPIA, chairs a discussion on the topic, “Red flags and accountability: keeping the market informed”
- Keynote address: Karthik Ramanna speaks to The profession of the future
- Closing remarks: Hear from our interim Executive Director, Katie Canell, on CPIA’s priorities for the forthcoming months
- An opportunity to join us for networking and refreshments
The PIE audit profession should be valuable to stakeholders and society, as part of a resilient market that prioritises sustainable growth and trusted reporting.