Posted: 4 Apr 2023 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back The UK saw a strong recovery in foreign direct investment (FDI) into financial and professional services in 2022. It attracted 263 projects, with a combined value of £2bn. This is the highest foreign investment into the sector in four years, and more than any other country in Europe secured. The COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse effect on global investment. The pandemic saw the number of FDI projects in finance and insurance drop by 30% between 2019 and 2020 globally. While the UK was affected by the pandemic it saw a strong recovery in 2022. Financial and professional services investors into the UK engaged in bigger projects on average, creating more UK jobs and involving larger capital investment per project. 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 London RMB Business annual Report Jul 2026 - The London RMB Business annual Report serves to contribute to the understanding of the London offshore RMB market. London RMB Business annual Report Research Report City statistics briefing Jul 2026 - The City Statistics briefing looks at the City of London's role as a global business hub for financial and related professional services. City statistics briefing Research Report Digital Verification Orchestrator blueprint Jun 2026 - Digital verification is now critical infrastructure for UK financial services and for the wider digital economy. This report sets out a practical route from blueprint to implementation. Digital Verification Orchestrator blueprint Research Report Workplace financial wellbeing Jun 2026 - How employers can support their employees' financial resilience and prioritise financial well-being support that centres on education and is built around real-world scenarios. Workplace financial wellbeing