Navigating unprecedented change, supporting communities: annual report and accounts 2019-20

In this blog Anjalika looks at how the UK’s international capital story extends beyond foreign direct investment (FDI). She explains why volatile annual FDI figures tell only part of the picture and highlights the wider role of foreign portfolio investment and cross-border deposits in supporting the UK economy and its position as a leading international financial centre.

TheCityUK summarises a response to the Department for Work and Pensions’ proposed Value for Money Framework for workplace pensions. It welcomes the shift towards assessing long-term value beyond costs alone, while urging regulators to ensure the framework is proportionate, aligned with existing regimes and capable of supporting better saver outcomes, investment and UK competitiveness.