Posted: 17 Nov 2025 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back The UK remained the largest net exporter of financial services globally in 2024, remaining the largest net exporter of financial services globally in 2024. £92.6bn trade surplus in 2024 New trade data shows that: In 2024, the UK was the largest net exporter of financial services – ahead of the US and Singapore. With a trade surplus of £92.6bn in 2024. This accounts for half of the UK’s entire services surplus, demonstrating the importance of financial services to the wider UK economy. UK exports of financial services grew for the 5th year running, reaching a record high of £122.7bn in 2024. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Research Report The interconnectedness of EU and UK financial markets Jan 2026 - Five years after the UK left the EU, cross-border financial flows between the two markets still account for a significant share of overall financial activity in both the EU and the UK. The interconnectedness of EU and UK financial markets Research Report AI in financial services: emerging global norms Jan 2026 - This report maps national approaches across different jurisdictions and recommends interoperable, principles‑based supervision anchored in existing frameworks rather than new AI‑specific global rules. AI in financial services: emerging global norms Thought Piece The technologies shaping UK financial services in 2026 Jan 2026 - A look ahead at some of the key developments in financial services innovation to look out for in the coming 12 months. The technologies shaping UK financial services in 2026 Thought Piece How has the EU and UK relationship evolved in 2025? Dec 2025 - For his final blog of the year, Nick Collier looks back on EU/UK relations in 2025. How has the EU and UK relationship evolved in 2025?