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

Who we are

We are the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services. We champion and support the success of the ecosystem, and thereby our members, promoting policies in the UK and internationally that drive competitiveness, support job creation and enable long-term economic growth. The industry contributes 12% of the UK’s total economic output and employs over 2.4 million people – with two thirds of these jobs outside London across the country’s regions and nations. It pays more corporation tax than any other sector and is the largest net exporting industry. The industry plays an important role in enabling the transition to net zero and driving economic growth across the wider economy through its provision of capital, investment, professional advice and insurance. It also makes a real difference to people in their daily lives, helping them save for the future, buy a home, invest in a business and manage risk.

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Our work

Our work is focused on the priorities of our members and where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value. These are - international trade and investment; long-term competitiveness; UK regions and nations; industry trust and reputation and sustainability.

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Our latest work

Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre 2024

Our latest international key facts report highlights the UK as a leading global financial hub. The industry employs over 2.4 million people, drives tax revenues, trade surpluses, and inward investment, while supporting key industries like technology and life sciences.

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TheCityUK response to the House of Lords' Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill Special Public Bill Committee's call for evidence

In our response to the House of Lords' Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill Special Public Bill Committee's call for evidence, we welcomed the Bill as a necessary and effective step to signal UK international leadership in digital assets.

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News

UK leads world in financial services trade surplus

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Big beasts? Analysing employment and size distribution in financial and related professional services

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Foreign Direct Investment and the work being done to help ensure Ukraine can effectively attract it

TheCityUK appoints leading industry practitioner to head up Public Affairs, Policy and Research

Events

Virtual DE&I Exchange roundtable with Katherine Gansallo, Diversity and Inclusion Director, London Stock Exchange Group

Join us to discuss the employee talent lifecycle, policies, initiatives and training programs with Katherine Gansallo, and how this can drive and create an inclusive workplace.

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TheCityUK International Conference 2025

Register now for our International Conference. Join influential leaders from across the industry to discuss how the UK can underpin its position as a world-leading international financial centre.

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Our priorities