Posted: 20 Jan 2020 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back The UK’s unique capabilities as an international financial centre mean it is perfectly positioned to help multinationals mitigate a diverse range of financial risks. With an extensive network of 250 international banks and channelling 43% of global forex trading, the UK can support multinationals in managing currency and liquidity risks on a global scale. Multinationals can also hedge their interest rate risks through the UK, a leading derivatives market with 50% share of the trading of global over-the counter interest rate derivatives. Furthermore, global firms can manage business and specialist risks through the UK’s mature insurance market, control operational risks and ensure regulatory compliance with support from leading legal, accountancy and consulting service firms gathered in the UK. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Suggested reading News The UK's trade in financial services factsheet Mar 2020 - The UK is the world's largest net exporter of financial services, providing services and expertise to markets globally. This fact sheet based on Office of National Statistics Pink Book data examines the key markets for the UK finance sector. The UK's trade in financial services factsheet News Asset management factsheet Mar 2020 - The UK is one of the top global centres for asset management, with £9.1tn of assets under management. Asset management factsheet News Infrastructure finance factsheet Mar 2020 - The UK’s mature and diverse financial ecosystem makes it the ideal hub for complex infrastructure financing capability - drawing together investors, financiers, advisors and the supporting services Infrastructure finance factsheet News Banking and capital markets factsheet Mar 2020 - An established centre, the UK is truly the world's most global hub for banking. From capital markets and retail and investment banking through to the fast moving fintech sector that is reshaping the banking of the future. Banking and capital markets factsheet