The UK is the world's most open major economy with a unique network of worldwide links. The UK based financial services sector is internationally owned, managed and staffed and operates in a flexible labour market, with a principles-based regulatory framework and free movement of capital.

We invite you to explore the information about our sector strengths and our leading expertise in specialist sectors.

Sector strengths

With an extraordinary £33 billion in trade surplus, the financial and business services sector also contributes 14% of UK GDP and accounts for around one in 30 jobs in the UK.

An unrivalled concentration of capital and capabilities means that more overseas financial institutions and investors choose to do business in, and with,  the UK than any other country. 

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Specialists sectors

Being able to build competitive advantage in new business environments is a vital skill.
 
The UK has introduced innovations in hedge funds, property investment funds and derivatives and has taken a central role in the development of Islamic banking and carbon trading.
 
 
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