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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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Our response to the FCA discussion paper: 'DP25/1: Regulating cryptoasset activities'

Our response welcomes steps to develop a clear and proportionate regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities that supports a flourishing digital assets industry in the UK and international leadership in financial innovation. However, we ask that the FCA consider, clarify and refine several points to ensure a globally attractive framework which supports the continued competitiveness of our financial services industry.

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Unlocking the West Midlands: Driving growth through financial and related professional services

The West Midlands has a thriving financial and related professional services industry, employing 178,000 people and generating over £11.8 billion of Gross Value Added (GVA).  This paper, based on feedback from industry leaders in the region, sets out a forward-looking agenda to unlock the full potential of financial and related professional services across the West Midlands.

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Exports explained (even further): more on values vs volumes

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‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector

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Chair's address from the Future Skills Conference 2025

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Response to the UK-EU 'Common Understanding' package

UK / Swiss Berne Financial Services Agreement Event

This event will give the opportunity to hear directly about how the Berne Financial Services Agreement works, timelines for its implementation, and practical steps for firms on how to use the new market access the Agreement.

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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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