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 Research Report The City of London Corporation’s US Office Apr 2026 - The City of London Corporation’s US Office works to strengthen engagement between the UK and the United States across financial and professional services. The City of London Corporation’s US Office Research Report Seizing the UK’s carbon credit opportunity Apr 2026 - High‑integrity carbon credit markets are critical to closing the global net zero financing gap while supporting environmental and social outcomes. Seizing the UK’s carbon credit opportunity Research Report The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2025/2026 Apr 2026 - Explore the progress we’ve made in championing the UK’s financial and professional services industry in 2025/2026. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2025/2026 Research Report Transition Finance Council: Year-end progress report Mar 2026 - This report offers a snapshot of the Council’s first year: progress made, lessons learned, and the path ahead. Transition Finance Council: Year-end progress report