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 and sustainability. We provide a wide range of research that helps shape the debate and influence policy for UK-based financial and related professional services.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The IRSG’s ‘AI in financial services: emerging global norms’ report takes a closer look at how AI regulations are shaping up across the globe.
Our new progress update highlights what has been delivered to date since the launch of our landmark report in partnership with Hogan Lovells earlier this year and sets out 10 urgent priorities required to maintain momentum.
Our 'UK legal services 2025' report underlines the importance of the sector across the whole of the UK and also on the global stage. It emphasises how the international reputation of English law and the commercial expertise of UK legal professionals has helped the UK maintain its status as a world-class international financial centre.
