Posted: 7 May 2025 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Trends in 2024 The City of London Corporation has published our annual analysis of financial and professional services (FPS) foreign direct investment (FDI) into the UK. Despite global economic challenges, the UK's FPS sector has demonstrated strong resilience. In 2024: The UK was Europe’s top destination for FPS FDI by projects and investment value. It ranked third globally. The value of capital invested in FPS projects reached £1.6bn. This is a 45% year-on-year increase. Tech investment has now become the largest subsector for financial services (FS) FDI, overtaking investment management. This shift underscores the dynamic nature of the UK's financial services landscape. £1.6bn capital invested in FPS projects in 2024 FDI remains a cornerstone of the Government’s objective to drive economic growth and jobs. FPS investment goes on to drive further investment, jobs and prosperity across the whole of the country. Download Catalysing UK economic growth through financial services foreign direct investment: a call to action Catalysing UK economic growth through financial services foreign direct investment: a call to action 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 News Quantum Computing Hackathon Aug 2025 - Take part in a first-of-its-kind Quantum Hackathon focused on transforming UK financial services. Quantum Computing Hackathon Thought Piece Baku to Belém: Reflections from Net Zero Delivery Summit 2025 Jul 2025 - The Net Zero Delivery Summit marks the crucial halfway point between climate COPs. The message of the day was a celebration of action, and championed the central role of finance in the path to net zero. Baku to Belém: Reflections from Net Zero Delivery Summit 2025 Research Report The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 Jul 2025 - Explore the progress we’ve made in championing the UK’s financial and professional services industry in 2024/2025. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 News Employer Pension Pledge Jul 2025 - The Employer Pension Pledge aims to enhance the value of pensions by promoting a focus on value for money rather than just cost when selecting pension providers Employer Pension Pledge