Our work

This landmark report is based on one of the largest industry listening exercises in recent years, drawing on engagement with over 300 senior leaders across industry, government, regulators and academia. It highlights that increasing global competition, technological change and economic challenges mean urgent action is needed to preserve the UK's position and support future growth.

Our latest 'Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre' report highlights the strength and global impact of the UK’s financial and related professional services industry. Despite a changing global landscape, the UK remains a leading international financial centre with continued leadership in areas such as cross-border banking, insurance and FinTech investment.

The IRSG’s ‘AI in financial services: emerging global norms’ report takes a closer look at how AI regulations are shaping up across the globe.

Our new progress update highlights what has been delivered to date since the launch of our landmark report in partnership with Hogan Lovells earlier this year and sets out 10 urgent priorities required to maintain momentum.

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.