TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, an industry that contributes over 12% of the UK’s total economic output, is the largest tax payer and employs 1 in 13 people across the country – two thirds of whom are based outside London.
More about usOur work is focused on the priorities of our members and also where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value.
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9 in 10 members say we are effective at advancing their interests
TheCityUK National Conference 2025
Join policymakers, regulators and senior industry leaders from across the UK’s regions and nations to discuss the industry’s role in driving growth across the UK.
From cash to confidence: Building an investing nation
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.
Our response to the FCA’s consultation on applying Handbook provisions to cryptoasset firms
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.
Call on UK government to set out longer-term vision on how to build a nation of investors
The report calls on the UK government to set a long-term strategy to transform the country from cautious savers into confident investors, highlighting that nearly 15 million people are missing out on opportunities by holding surplus wealth in cash.
The UK’s £10trn asset management sector bolsters global position with strong growth
The report looks at the current landscape and international position of the UK’s asset management sector, providing a data-driven assessment of its performance, structure and evolving client base both in the UK and worldwide.
Bridging the engagement divide: what do pension holders really want to see from their pension funds – and does backing the UK feature?
In this guest blog, Dr Carol McNaughton Nicholls and Joshua Cohen of Thinks Insight & Strategy, reveals how their latest survey about pension investment preferences shows general agreement, but also clear political divisions for providers and policymakers to consider.
Another look at financial and related professional services labour demand
With jobs numbers and labour market trends receiving considerable public, policymaker and media attention at the moment, Anjalika Bardalai, our Chief Economist and Director, Economic Research has analysed the trends in financial services employment.
Our work is focused on our members’ priorities where our unique cross-sectoral remit can deliver most impact.
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90% of our members say we are effective at building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and officials.
"TheCityUK is knowledgeable and effective - the premier body promoting the financial services sector across the UK." Business editor
9 in 10 members say our objectives align with their interests and priorities.
"TheCityUK brings the industry and wider ecosystem together {and is} clearly well regarded by politicians and other policymakers." TheCityUK member
