The Good Economy Debate

Xavier Rolet, CEO of the London Stock Exchange Group gives his thoughts on The Good Economy. The Good Economy debate was convened by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Inclusive Growth to discuss how to reconnect wealth creation with social justice. Xavier Rolet will step down as chief executive of the London Stock Exchange Group by the end of next year, bringing to an end a nine-year tenure that has transformed one of the City’s most high-profile institutions. The company said on Thursday it had started to look for a successor for Mr Rolet, who will retire in 14 months’ time. Mr Rolet, who joined from Lehman Brothers in 2009, has overhauled the exchange from one largely focused on UK equities trading and fighting off takeover bids, to one that encompasses trading, provision of data to investors and clearing swaps for over-the-counter markets. John Armitage, Egerton chief investment officer, said: “Xavier is one of the best chief executives in London, has c...