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The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor to report on his recent overseas visits.

The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor reported on his recent visits to Cardiff and Bristol and noted the discussions which took place on fintech infrastructure finance, and the emergence of chip technology businesses in Newport, as well as the removal of tolls on the Severn Bridge.

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor advised that he would soon be travelling to the USA, Canada and Mexico promoting fintech and green finance in particular.

The Right Honourable the  Lord Mayor finished his update by advising that he and the Chair of Policy and Resources would be continuing the Members Briefings on the international programme with the next meeting taking place at Mansion House on 4 February 2019.