Find out about our latest work and outcomes, including successfully advocating for the inclusion of a Financial Services Bill in the King’s Speech, deepening industry ties in key global markets such as the US, India, Switzerland and Singapore and strengthening engagement across parliament.
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.
Digital ID: A foundation for modern capital markets
In this blog, Laura Dawson, our Associate Director, Capital Markets, explores why digital ID is essential to making investing simpler, safer and more accessible, highlighting how interoperable digital ID could broaden access and help modernise the UK’s capital markets.
TheCityUK appoints industry champion for Northern Ireland
Gary Ennis is announced as TheCityUK’s new Chair for Northern Ireland. A founding partner of Lockton in the UK and leader of its Belfast office, he will help champion the financial and related professional services industry across Northern Ireland, strengthen engagement with policymakers and stakeholders, and support TheCityUK’s wider UK policy and advocacy work.
Financial and related professional services industry continues to drive UK prosperity
TheCityUK’s latest research shows that UK-based financial and related professional services remain a powerhouse of the national economy, contributing £290bn in output, employing almost 2.5 million people, and generating a £119.1bn trade surplus. With two thirds of jobs based outside London, the industry plays a vital role in driving growth, supporting communities and helping households and businesses across the UK.
Guernsey and the UK: A partnership powering regional growth
Guernsey plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s regional growth by channeling global investment into infrastructure, housing, renewable energy and other priority sectors, while complementing the UK’s financial services strengths with specialist expertise and regulatory stability.
Our Mansion House submission sets out five priorities to strengthen the UK’s competitiveness as a global financial centre, with a focus on faster delivery, greater regulatory clarity and coordinated action. It calls on government to unlock investment, support innovation and connect capital more effectively with the UK’s long-term growth priorities.
Our latest 'Key facts about UK-based financial and related professional services' report highlights the important contribution the financial and related professional services industry makes to the UK economy.
We have responded to the UNFCCC’s climate finance work programme, setting out priorities to help deliver the New Collective Quantified Goal and scale finance for developing countries.
Collaborating with us on our programme of events is a great opportunity to showcase your brand to leaders, policymakers and senior stakeholders across the industry.
Your business will also be associated with expert thought leadership and unique market insights delivered through keynote speeches or panel debates by high-profile industry experts.
