TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services.

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TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, an industry that contributes over 12% of the UK’s total economic output, is the largest tax payer and employs 1 in 13 people across the country – two thirds of whom are based outside London.

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Our work is focused on the priorities of our members and also where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value.

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TheCityUK National Conference 2025

 

Join policymakers, regulators and senior industry leaders from across the UK’s regions and nations to discuss the industry’s role in driving growth across the UK.

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New Regulatory Dashboard highlights increasing global regulatory fragmentation and emerging challenges for UK financial and related professional services

The IRSG has published a new Global Regulatory Coherence Dashboard to map the extent of global alignment or divergence in financial regulations across key policy areas affecting UK-based financial and related professional services.

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Engaging at party conferences: Driving forward our members’ priorities

Matt Kelcher, our Director, Public Affairs, summarises our activity across this year’s party conferences, highlighting how we deepened relationships with policymakers and reinforced key connections.

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Guest blog: Guernsey - the catalyst fuelling Britain’s economic future

In this guest blog, Rupert Pleasant, Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, highlights how Guernsey serves as a vital gateway for global investment into the UK, driving growth in key areas like green energy, infrastructure, and innovation thanks to its strong regulatory environment and diverse international investors.

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Foreign investment: a closer look at global trends

Anjalika Bardalai, our Chief Economist and Director, Economic Research, looks at how global foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to be dominated by advanced economies, with financial services in the UK attracting a significant share. However, emerging markets are steadily increasing their role as both sources and recipients of FDI, reflecting a gradual shift in global investment patterns.

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90% of our members say we are effective at building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and officials.

9 in 10 members say our objectives align with their interests and priorities.

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Our strategic priorities are aligned with the issues most important to members and focused on areas where our uniquely cross-sectoral remit allows us to have the greatest impact on their behalf.