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.
Following the government’s publication of its Modern Industrial Strategy and some of its supporting sector plans, we’ve compiled a summary of the paper and commentary on the sections relevant to the financial and related professional services industry.
Our response welcomes steps to develop a clear and proportionate regulatory framework for cryptoasset activities that supports a flourishing digital assets industry in the UK and international leadership in financial innovation.
The West Midlands has a thriving financial and related professional services industry, employing 178,000 people and generating over £11.8 billion of Gross Value Added (GVA). This paper, based on feedback from industry leaders in the region, sets out a forward-looking agenda to unlock the full potential of financial and related professional services across the West Midlands.
Our latest 'Key facts about UK-based financial and related professional services' report, explores the important contribution the financial and related professional services industry makes to the UK economy.
This joint paper with ADS Group, emphasises the need for the government to develop mechanisms that reduce perceived risks in the defence industry for finance and investment communities. The paper outlines recommendations to enhance the financing environment for defence sector businesses through improved partnerships with financial and related professional services.
Our response supports the aims of the SI to bring certain cryptoasset activities within the UK’s financial regulatory perimeter. However, we have identified several technical refinements that are necessary to achieve this effectively and avoid the likely unintended consequences of the current drafting.
Our response emphasises the need for the government to clarify the distinctions between economic and national security policies and integrate economic security into broader strategies.
Our evidence considers the impact of post-UK withdrawal trading arrangements on the industry, including the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the challenges and opportunities presented by the proposed ‘reset’ and the key priorities for the financial and related professional services industry in strengthening UK-EU ties.
Our response welcomes the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025 and its attempts to streamline the planning system for economic growth across the regions and nations of the UK.
