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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, sustainability, and defence and resilience. We provide a wide range of research that helps shape the debate and influence policy for UK-based financial and related professional services.

First-look report - Long term competitiveness No time to lose: Reasserting UK leadership in financial and related professional services
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IRSG responds to FCA consultation on aligning listed issuers' sustainability disclosures with international standards

The IRSG has responded to the FCA’s CP26/5 consultation, supporting the introduction of UK Sustainability Reporting Standards aligned with ISSB standards and a move away from the current TCFD-aligned rules. It urges a coherent, proportionate and internationally interoperable framework, highlighting the need for adequate transition periods, a 'comply or explain' approach for some disclosures, and caution on mandating assurance and digital reporting before the market is ready.

IRSG responds to FCA consultation on ESG ratings regulation

The IRSG welcomes the FCA’s principles-based approach to regulating ESG ratings providers, emphasising proportionality, international coherence and clarity to foster transparency, competition and innovation. It also calls for ongoing dialogue and practical guidance to ensure consistent implementation and high-quality ESG ratings in a globally aligned market.

Exporting from across Britain: Financial and related professional services 2026

This economic research report highlights the importance of services to Britain’s overall economic position. It also displays the significant contribution of Britain's regions and nations to the growth of financial and related professional services exports, with nearly half of exports originating outside London.

Response to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s draft commonhold and leasehold reform bill

Our response welcomes the government’s aim to reform leasehold and commonhold, but raises serious concerns about the draft Bill’s retrospective changes, arbitrary ground rent cap and unintended consequences for pension savers and retirement housing. We recommend a more targeted approach using the new property register to distinguish between owner-occupiers and private landlords, ensuring reforms benefit those most in need.

Our response to the FCA AI in retail financial services review

Read our response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) review into the long-term impact of AI on retail financial services (The Mills Review), which outlines our members’ perspectives regarding the potential for AI to transform UK retail financial services in the medium to long term, and provides recommendations for regulators and firms to facilitate responsible innovation at this stage.

Our response to FCA CP25/36 Client categorisation and conflicts of interest

As part of our work to build a nation of investors, we’ve responded to the FCA’s consultation on client categorisation. The proposed reforms would modernise how retail and professional clients are defined, ensuring protections and access to investment better reflect investors’ experience, resilience and risk awareness.

Our response to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) working paper on non-compete clauses

Our response highlights how the proposed reforms to non-compete clauses threaten to undermine the UK’s competitiveness and its appeal as a destination for business, investment and talent. Restricting such clauses would counteract the government’s policy objectives, especially in knowledge-intensive industries where their benefits are well established.

IRSG response to FCA Cryptoassets

Read the responses from the International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG) to the FCA consultation papers 25/40: Regulating Cryptoasset Activities, and 25/41 Regulating Cryptoassets: Admissions & Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets

Response to the Home Office consultation on Earned Settlement

Read our response to Home Office's consultation on Earned Settlement, highlighting our concern that the proposals risk conflicting with the broad intention to position the UK as a global destination for high-skilled talent and run counter to wider objectives.

The Channel Islands’ contribution to UK growth and investment

This joint paper with Jersey Finance and Guernsey Finance highlights the complementary strengths each island brings to the British family of financial centres, spanning funds, private wealth, corporate services, insurance and cross-border investment.

No time to lose: Reasserting UK leadership in financial and related professional services

This landmark report is based on one of the largest industry listening exercises in recent years, drawing on engagement with over 300 senior leaders across industry, government, regulators and academia. It highlights that increasing global competition, technological change and economic challenges mean urgent action is needed to preserve the UK's position and support future growth.

Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre 2025

Our latest 'Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre' report highlights the strength and global impact of the UK’s financial and related professional services industry. Despite a changing global landscape, the UK remains a leading international financial centre with continued leadership in areas such as cross-border banking, insurance and FinTech investment.

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