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.
Our summary of the Chancellor's Mansion House speech welcomes the increased focus from the government and regulators on growth, however bolder ambition and faster, more decisive implementation is necessary to secure the UK’s competitiveness as a world-class international financial centre in the next decade and drive investment and growth.
Islamic finance one of the fastest growing segments of the global financial system. Our report highlights that although the UK has a strong track record in attracting Islamic investment, to ensure it maintains its competitive edge and status as a leading western hub in the sector, government and industry need to act with greater pace, coordination and ambition as competition from other markets intensifies.
TheCityUK summarises a response to the FCA and Bank of England’s joint call for input on the future of tokenisation in UK wholesale financial markets. It welcomes the authorities’ vision while calling for faster implementation, greater legal and regulatory certainty, and continued collaboration to strengthen the UK’s global leadership in tokenised markets.
Our response recognises the growing risk of adverse economic pressure, but argues that the government has not made a sufficiently robust case for broad new powers to restrict cross-border trade, investment, intellectual property or procurement.
Our 'Mind the protection gap' report, in collaboration with Marsh, highlights that rising climate risks are putting growing pressure on insurance markets, with consequences that could reach far beyond insurance and impact financial stability.
Our Mansion House submission sets out five priorities to strengthen the UK’s competitiveness as a global financial centre, with a focus on faster delivery, greater regulatory clarity and coordinated action. It calls on government to unlock investment, support innovation and connect capital more effectively with the UK’s long-term growth priorities.
Our latest 'Key facts about UK-based financial and related professional services' report highlights the important contribution the financial and related professional services industry makes to the UK economy.
We have responded to the UNFCCC’s climate finance work programme, setting out priorities to help deliver the New Collective Quantified Goal and scale finance for developing countries.
In preparation for the upcoming election on 7 May, we have developed a manifesto that showcases the industry's impact in Wales and outlines several recommendations for productive collaboration with elected officials
