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Our work is focused on the priorities of our members and where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value - international trade and investment; long-term competitiveness; UK regions and nations; industry trust and reputation and sustainability. We provide a wide range of research that helps shape the debate and influence policy for UK-based financial and related professional services.

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UK- comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership (CPTPP) trade negotiations

The UK-based financial and related professional services industry has strong trade and investment ties with the CPTPP trade bloc and a major presence in the fast-growing Pacific Rim region. Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are all priority markets. CPTPP accession will help the UK to develop more integrated financial markets with Pacific Rim countries through deepening financial regulatory co-operation.

22 June 2022

UK comprehensive and progressive agreement for Canada trade negotiations: Key priorities for UK-based financial and related professional services

Canada is a priority market for the UK-based financial and related professional services industry and a key trade and investment partner. We look at why a a new, more ambitious free trade agreement could benefit businesses and consumers in both countries.

08 June 2022

UK-India free trade agreement negotiations: Key priorities for the financial and related professional services

The UK and India enjoy a strong trade and investment partnership. A Free Trade Agreement that liberalises trade in services by easing restrictions on UK businesses operating in India, securing digital trade, fostering regulatory co-operation, and supporting more movement of business personnel could bring significant benefits to businesses and consumers in both countries.

19 May 2022

How to strengthen the UK’s short term mobility system

Access to the world’s best talent is mission critical for UK-based financial and related professional services businesses. How can the UK make short-term business mobility easier to strengthen the UK’s competitiveness and capacity for innovation and help underpin the UK’s status as the world’s leading international financial centre.

12 May 2022

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Making the UK the leading global financial centre: An international strategy for the UK-based financial and related professional services industry

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Green finance: a quantitative assessment of market trends

This report offers quantitative analysis of green finance — both green debt and green equity — over 2012-21. It contextualises the growth of green finance over the past decade and analyses green finance market trends in the UK and globally.

31 March 2022 - Report

FinTech in Kenya: Towards an enhanced policy and regulatory framework

TheCityUK and the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) share common goals in wanting to ensure that our respective financial services sectors continue to be attractive, open and competitive in a global market.

23 March 2022 - Report

Legal excellence, internationally renowned UK legal services 2021

Our annual ‘Legal excellence, internationally renowned: UK legal services 2021’ report underscores the vital contribution that UK legal services makes to the financial and related professional services ecosystem and the wider economy.

09 December 2021 - Report

Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre 2021

Although economic activity has recovered this year, the full extent of the economic impact of Covid-19 remains unknown—not least because the pandemic has yet to run its course.

08 December 2021 - Report

Enabling growth across the UK 2021: UK-based financial and related professional services

This report is an evaluation of the financial and related professional services industry’s economic contribution to the regions and nations of the UK.

30 November 2021 - Report

Sustainable digital finance: How technology can accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy

The UK needs to act now to harness the benefits that technology can bring to accelerate the availability and use of green and sustainable finance, as well as to address the growing challenges and potential harms.

21 October 2021

Total Tax Contribution study for UK legal and accounting activities 2021

Our biennial Total Tax Contribution (TTC) research estimates the contribution of UK legal and accounting activities to the UK public finances.

18 October 2021 - Report

Global Talent Mobility: Ensuring UK competitiveness one year on: our scorecard

This report, produced jointly with EY and the City of London Corporation, looks at progress made since the introduction of the UK’s 2021 immigration system.

29 September 2021 - Report

Supporting recovery, shaping an agenda for the future: Annual report and accounts 2020-21

Over the past year, we have brought together all parts of our industry to tackle some of the extraordinary challenges borne out of the pandemic.

22 September 2021 - Report