Our work

Our 'UK legal services 2025' report underlines the importance of the sector across the whole of the UK and also on the global stage. It emphasises how the international reputation of English law and the commercial expertise of UK legal professionals has helped the UK maintain its status as a world-class international financial centre.

We have summarised the relevant announcements for our industry and how these fit with our overall engagement strategy.

Our 'From cash to confidence' report calls for decisive action to transform the UK from a nation of cautious cash savers into confident investors. It sets out key recommendations to enhance the policymaking environment to enable more individuals to invest over the coming decade.

We support the FCA’s efforts to establish a proportionate, risk-based and consistent regulatory regime for cryptoasset firms through appropriate application of the FCA Handbook provisions.

Our Asset management report offers expert insights on how the UK asset management sector has overcome global disruption and reinforced its position as Europe’s leading hub. Key data reveals a 10% rebound in assets under management and the sector’s growing international influence.

This report reveals that regulatory compliance costs continue to rise for financial services firms, now representing over 13% of operating expenses. It offers practical recommendations to streamline compliance through technology and collaboration.

We continue to urge government to consider more extensive reforms to the UK's investment screening regime, sending a stronger and more coherent signal that the UK is seeking to streamline processes and reduce regulatory hurdles to investment.

The BAFA paper highlights the importance of continued U.S.–UK collaboration in promoting regulatory coherence and enhancing balanced market access.

Read our submission to the government ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget. In it we highlight policy areas where the Budget could deliver positive change for our industry and the wider economy.