AFB Annual Banquet 2025

We are pleased to announce that the AFB 2025 Annual Banquet, generously sponsored by Latham & Watkins, will take place on Wednesday 19 November, from 18:30 to 23:00, at the distinguished Drapers’ Hall in the City of London.

Hosted by AFB Chair, Stewart Boyd, this black-tie evening will commence with a networking reception, followed by a formal dinner in one of London’s most elegant Livery Halls. Guests are invited to remain for after-dinner drinks, which will be served until 23:00. The keynote speaker for the evening will be announced in due course.

Tickets are priced at £230 +VAT per individual, £2,300 +VAT for a table of 10, or £2,760 +VAT for a table of 12. We strongly encourage early booking, as this event is consistently popular among members and their guests.

We very much look forward to welcoming you, along with your colleagues, clients, and guests, for what promises to be an enjoyable and memorable evening.

Logistics

Venue:            Drapers’ Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2DQ

Dress:             Black Tie and cocktail / evening dress

Date:               Wednesday 19 November 2025

Timings:         18:30 – 19:30       Registration and Networking Reception

                        19:30 – 22:00      Dinner and speeches in the Livery Hall

                        22:00 – 23:00     After dinner drinks in the Ante Room

                        23:00                   Carriages

Price:              £230 +VAT per person, £2,300 +VAT for a table of 10, £2,760 +VAT for a table of 12

Please contact us at secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk if you have any queries.

The easiest way to book your place is through the AFB’s automated events booking system on the website. Please note your username is your bank e-mail address and if you cannot recall your password, or have not yet set one up, you can click the ‘Recover your login details’ option on the login page and follow the instructions.

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