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Sign up now Download Our global offer to business:London and the UK’s competitive strengths supporting economic growth Our global offer to business:London and the UK’s competitive strengths supporting economic growth Future focused finance Innovation is what we do: centuries of experience in innovation has put the UK at the cutting-edge of a fast moving financial services industry Read more about fintech Innovation is what we do: centuries of experience in innovation has put the UK at the cutting-edge of a fast moving financial services industry 76,500 76,500 people work in fintech UK-wide 76,500 people work in fintech UK-wide An outstanding pipeline of talent UK-wide An outstanding pipeline of talent UK-wide Research The best place to locate global teams and innovate The best place to locate global teams and innovate 6 of the 20 top ranked centres in the European Digital City Index are in the UK European Digital City Open and global More international market, human and physical connections than anywhere else Read more about the UK's access to global markets More international market, human and physical connections than anywhere else 450,000 international students study in the UK, from 184 countries International students Case study 'People that come here to work do not want to leave' 'People that come here to work do not want to leave' The leading western centre for Islamic finance, offshore RMB trading and rupee denominated bonds The leading western centre for Islamic finance, offshore RMB trading and rupee denominated bonds $3.6tn in daily forex managed through London - this is more than two fifths of all worldwide trades - far more than any other centre $3.6tn Deep and broad Close to the capital, clients and partners you need to grow, in the world’s largest cluster of financial and professional services expertise Read more about the UK's offer Close to the capital, clients and partners you need to grow, in the world’s largest cluster of financial and professional services expertise £63bn trade surplus - makes the UK the world's provider of financial services Trade surplus An unmatched range of expertise - from professional services to fintech An unmatched range of expertise - from professional services to fintech Case study 'A very strong and rich ecosystem of organisations' 'A very strong and rich ecosystem of organisations' £9.1tn trillion of assets under management in the UK Assets under management Previous Next Vision for Economic Growtha roadmap to prosperity Vision for Economic Growtha roadmap to prosperity The heart of the world’s markets. The UK offers firms an outstanding business environment, proximity to clients, partners and suppliers and the prestige of being located at the heart of the world’s markets. The largest and most diverse cluster of firms across all the major financial and professional services industry subsectors is based in London, supported by strong regional centres of expertise across the country. Accounting Asset Management Banking & Capital Markets Cybersecurity Equity financing Fintech Infrastructure Financing Insurance Legal Management consultancy Sustainable finance Wealth Management US and UK financial and professional services The City of London Corporation in the US The City of London Corporation in the US The Global City sustainable finance hub London and the UK are positioned to take a leading role in galvanising the action needed to drive progress across the global ESG agenda. Visit the sustainable finance hub Partner stories Partner story PwC: 'The UK has a very strong and rich ecosystem of organisations which provide the services needed to service a global financial centre.' PwC: 'The UK has a very strong and rich ecosystem of organisations which provide the services needed to service a global financial centre.' Partner story revolut: 'The UK's talent pool helps us to recruit the talent we need to keep pace with our growth plans.' revolut: 'The UK's talent pool helps us to recruit the talent we need to keep pace with our growth plans.' See more Case Studies Global Investment Futures campaign The UK is a world-leading investment management centre. We are the best place to do business, the best place to connect to global talent and global markets, and the best place to invest in a greener future. Our skills and expertise, strength in sustainable investment and green finance, and our pioneering fintech sector, means that the UK has a strong offer for international investment managers and asset owners. Find out why you should capitalise on what the UK has to offer. Find out more about Global Investment Futures Trends & Insights Research Report London’s Equity Capital Markets Ecosystem London’s Equity Capital Markets Ecosystem Research report The Kalifa review of UK fintech The Kalifa review of UK fintech Research report UK financial and professional services tech UK financial and professional services tech See more resources Everything you need The UK offers you everything you need to grow your business. We have a global outlook, which means we understand your business needs. The depth and breadth of our offer mean unparalleled opportunities for you to grow. Innovation is what we do - creating an inspirational ecosystem where you can thrive. Choose the UK Innovation Open and global Business environment Opportunity Talent Industries A UK-wide offer For more information The City of London Corporation London & Partners Great Campaign TheCityUK Innovate Finance Association for Foreign Banks Association of British Insurers The Investment Association AFME UK Finance