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 Case Study Aquis | revolutionising capital markets for growing businesses Sep 2024 - We spoke to Alasdair Haynes, founder of Aquis Exchange PLC about the steps they have taken to redefine how young businesses raise capital, scale up, and succeed in public markets. Aquis | revolutionising capital markets for growing businesses Case Study Aon | helping companies combat growing cyber risks Sep 2024 - We spoke to Chris Scott, Head of Cyber Solutions UK at Aon, about how the firm is advising clients against growing cyber risks. Aon | helping companies combat growing cyber risks Research Report UK RegTech | Success Stories Aug 2024 - Showcasing the benefits of RegTech by presenting successful examples of RegTech implementation which have helped UK firms to cut compliance costs, be more efficient, and save time and resources. UK RegTech | Success Stories Thought Piece How the UK can help to put Saudi Arabia on an accelerated path to a sustainable future Jul 2024 - How the UK's expertise in sustainable finance and global infrastructure financing can help accelerate Saudi Arabia on its path to a sustainable future. How the UK can help to put Saudi Arabia on an accelerated path to a sustainable future