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. The UK’s offering for global asset owners and managers Global Investment Futures Global Investment Futures thoughtpiece Asset management powers foreign investments into the UK Asset management powers foreign investments into the UK 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 Transition Finance Council: Mid-year progress report Sep 2025 - This report offers a snapshot of the Council’s first six months: what we’ve achieved, the lessons we’ve learned, and the path ahead. Transition Finance Council: Mid-year progress report Research Report Sector Transition Plans: The Finance Playbook Sep 2025 - Practical guidance on integrating strong finance plans within sector transition plans and technology scale-up roadmaps. Sector Transition Plans: The Finance Playbook Research Report UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge Sep 2025 - This first annual report captures the UK–India Infrastructure Finance Bridge (UKIIFB) Year One learnings UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge Thought Piece The Innovation and Technology Dinner 2025 Sep 2025 - Bringing together over 200 senior leaders from the FS and tech sectors for the Innovation and Technology dinner, an annual event where we celebrate the City’s vital tech sector. The Innovation and Technology Dinner 2025