The UK is one of the world’s leading international financial and related professional services hubs, with London central to this position. Our ‘Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre 2022’ uses the latest available annual data to highlight a number of measures and markets that demonstrate the UK’s role as an international financial centre.
Anjalika Bardalai, our Chief Economist and Director, Economic Research, looks at how global foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to be dominated by advanced economies, with financial services in the UK attracting a significant share. However, emerging markets are steadily increasing their role as both sources and recipients of FDI, reflecting a gradual shift in global investment patterns.