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 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: Year-end progress report Mar 2026 - This report offers a snapshot of the Council’s first year: progress made, lessons learned, and the path ahead. Transition Finance Council: Year-end progress report Research Report Four policy briefs for scaling transition finance flows Mar 2026 - A suite of policy asks for government to address barriers to scaling transition finance Four policy briefs for scaling transition finance flows Thought Piece UK advantage: the best place to start (and scale) a business Mar 2026 - Mark Huxley, Chairman of the Financial Services Group of Livery Companies, tells us why the UK is the undisputed home of the entrepreneur in Europe UK advantage: the best place to start (and scale) a business Research Report Untapped digital talent: the £3bn opportunity Feb 2026 - With the current digital talent pipeline failing to keep pace with rising demand, there is an opportunity to embrace non-traditional forms of recruitment and access a previously overlooked pool of high-potential talent. Untapped digital talent: the £3bn opportunity