Posted: 23 Jul 2025 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back The financial and professional services (FPS) industry is a cornerstone of the UK’s economy. As the largest net exporter of financial services, and Europe’s top destination for foreign direct investment, the UK’s FPS sector is a global leader. The City of London Corporation acts on behalf of the UK-wide financial and professional services (FPS) sector. We work to ensure that the sector thrives domestically and to promote its global competitiveness. This underpins growth – creating jobs, attracting investment, and supporting businesses across the regions and the country. Our Annual Review 2024/2025 highlights key achievements: Closing the £50bn business investment gap: boosting international capital flows and domestic action such as the Mansion House Accord and Compact. Championing the UK for sustainable finance: co-launching the Transition Finance Council with government and hosting the Net Zero Delivery Summit. Accelerating digital transformation: supporting innovation in areas including AI and digital verification to address emerging challenges and opportunities for FPS. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: quarterly review 2025/2026 Q1 Our work in supporting the FPS industry continues. From April to June 2025, we have worked with partners across the industry, government and partner institutes to drive economic growth. Explore the positive impacts of our work. Explore now Quarterly review 2025/2026 Q1 Quarterly review 2025/2026 Q1 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 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 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 Research Report The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK Jul 2025 - A proposition for the creation of a financial services Investment Hub, a single national platform to streamline investor engagement and unlock billions in capital for growth. The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK Research Report Regulating for growth: A cultural shift for a competitive UK Jul 2025 - 10 practical recommendations to embed a pro-growth mindset: from smarter supervision and faster approvals to proportionate consumer protections and modernised frameworks. Regulating for growth: A cultural shift for a competitive UK