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.
What does the Budget mean for the financial and related professional services industry? We have summarised the relevant announcements for our industry and how these fit with our overall engagement strategy.
Read our full Strategic Defence Review which emphasises the role of the financial and related professional services industry in supporting the defence-tech-finance ecosystem and contributing to national security and economic growth.
Our response to the Pensions Investment Review highlights the need for regulatory reforms to enhance pension investments in UK assets. Read the full response to find out the need for balanced, long-term investment strategies and the importance of maintaining fiduciary duties and market competitiveness.
What are the asks of the financial and related professional services industry ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget? Read our submission which outlines what our industry believes will help drive inclusive economic growth, especially when combined with a comprehensive spending review.
Following our AGM we are pleased to share our annual report for 2023-34 – ‘Driving growth for the future’, which details the key outcomes and activity we have delivered over the year.
Our annual ‘Enabling growth across the UK’ research explores the industry’s economic contribution in each region and nation of the UK in detail and sets our policy recommendations to help enhance the industry's positive contribution to the economy.
Our comments seek clarification and guidance on issues pertaining to the proposed implementation of the US outbound investment security programme.
We submitted our response to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) consultation on proposals to charge case fees for claims management companies (CMCs) and other professional representatives.
Following His Majesty the King’s first King’s Speech of the new Parliament, we have put together a summary of the planned bills that we expect to impact our industry.
