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.
From endorsement to execution: why the Lagos International Financial Centre could be a game changer for Nigeria
The Presidential endorsement of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC) marks a pivotal step in Nigeria's economic reform, elevating it to a nationally supported initiative. This development aims to build a robust institutional platform to attract sustained investment for Nigeria's long-term growth.
The UK-Switzerland agreement shows what a services-first trade policy looks like
The enhanced UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement reflects the growing importance of services in global trade, introducing ambitious digital and financial services provisions that increase certainty for businesses, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and provide a model for modern, services-focused trade policy and international competitiveness.
Transatlantic Taskforce: turning ambition into practical market outcomes
The UK-US Transatlantic Taskforce sets a practical agenda for cooperation on digital assets, wholesale markets and cross-border capital raising, supporting innovation, reducing fragmentation and strengthening competitiveness across financial and professional services.
Mobilising finance for defence: How the UK can strengthen security, resilience and international partnerships
The UK must mobilise private capital alongside public defence spending to strengthen national security, resilience and international partnerships. Our Defence & Resilience Group is helping reduce barriers between finance and defence so the UK can better support investment, innovation and long-term competitiveness.
Our consultation response supports the introduction of a new First-Time Buyer ISA and sets out how it should be designed to help more people save for a first home, while remaining simple for consumers and straightforward for providers to administer.
Our manifesto outlines practical and affordable ways for Greater Manchester’s next mayor to continue to foster economic growth and tap into the full potential of our industry.
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.
