We are 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 taxpayer and employs over 2.5 million people across the country – two thirds of whom are based outside London. It is the UK’s largest net exporting industry and generates a trade surplus exceeding that of all other net exporting industries combined.
More about usOur work is focused on the priorities of our members and where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value. These are - international trade and investment; long-term competitiveness; UK regions and nations; industry trust and reputation and sustainability.
90% of members rate our effectiveness at advancing their interests
For yet another year, the wider social and economic context within which the financial and related professional services industry operates is fraught.
Explore moreThe National Security and Investment Act 2021 established the UK’s investment screening regime to prevent investments in UK assets from posing national security risks.
Explore moreFollowing the success of our inaugral International Conference in 2022, we will be holding the event again in London in April 2023.
Explore moreCity Week 2023 will be held in-person at the Guildhall, London, and also streamed live on media channels, over three days between 24-26 April 2023.
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