Business | Business News The boss of the London Stock Exchange , Julia Hoggett, is among a raft of business leaders named in the King’s Birthday Honours. Ms Hoggett, who has led London Stock Exchange Group for the past three years, receives a damehood for services to business and finance across the UK. Ms Hoggett, the daughter of celebrated judge Baroness Hale , took over at the financial markets firm from industry regulator the Financial Conduct Authority , and previously worked at Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan.
It will provide a welcome boost for the stock market chief executive, who has come under pressure over the past year amid a challenging period for London’s equity markets. The London Stock Exchange has witnessed a number of major firms, such as Paddy Power owner Flutter, drop listings in the City over the past year and has faced criticism over the reported plans by fast fashion giant Shein to float in the capital. In the King’s Birthday Honours there is a knighthood for Jim Harra, the head of HM Revenue and Customs.
Mr Harra, who has been chief executive and first permanent secretary of the Government’s tax agency, is honoured for his commitment to public service. Elsewhere, HSBC chairman Mark Tucker receives a knighthood for his services to the economy. He has been in the position since 2017 and previous led major insurance firms AIA and Prudential.
Mr Tucker, who has also been board chairman at advocacy group TheCityUK, is currently leading HSBC succession pl.
