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Key achievements

Take a look at recent key outcomes we have delivered for members

Our work is focused on the priorities of our members and where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value: industry long-term competitiveness, regions and nations, trust and reputation, green finance and sustainability and international trade and investment.

The following key outcomes align with these priorities:

Regions and nations

Promoting the role and contribution of the industry across the regions and nations of the UK has remained a key part of our agenda, with strong support from our network of Regional and National Chairs.

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Trust and reputation

Building industry trust and reputation underpins everything that we do, and we have continued to bring members together with policymakers and senior stakeholders across the year through our wide range of events, meetings and political engagement.

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Long-term competitiveness

Ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the UK as world-leading international financial centre has remained a core pillar of our work. The government’s reform agenda is a critical part of that, and we’ve been very engaged to ensure that industry priorities have been reflected, securing a series of key policy outcomes for members.

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International

We have continued to deliver on our ambitious international strategy, securing key outcomes for members, including influencing government policy and minimising the impact on trade from the growing number of data localisation regimes.

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Green finance and sustainability

The industry’s role in enabling the net-zero transition has remained a key priority and we have taken significant work forward in this area.

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Foreign direct investment and national security regimes

This report examines how re-evaluating the UK's investment screening regime under the National Security & Investment Act, 2021, is crucial for balancing national security with economic growth. It outlines international best practices to refine the UK's approach, ensuring it remains competitive and attractive to investors.

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TheCityUK responds to the Treasury Committee's inquiry on AI in financial services

Our response supports the Treasury Committee's Call for Evidence on Artificial Intelligence in Financial Services, emphasising the importance of harnessing AI's transformative opportunities while mitigating risks to financial stability and safeguarding customers.

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New research: Refining UK FDI regime can drive investment and growth

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Chair’s address from our International Conference 2025

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TheCityUK and Financial Services Skills Commission Future Skills Conference 2025

Register now for the Future Skills Conference 2025, in partnership with Financial Services Skills Commission, which will take place in London on Thursday 22 May 2025.

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TheCityUK Annual Conference 2025

Our Annual Conference brings together senior leaders from across the financial and related professional services industry with political and regulatory stakeholders to discuss how to maintain the industry’s competitiveness and its pivotal role in driving economic growth across the UK economy.

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