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 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 Thought Piece Sustainable finance in 2026: a leadership moment for the UK Feb 2026 - A closer look at the sustainable finance trends investors should watch in the year ahead — and why London is at the centre of the action. Sustainable finance in 2026: a leadership moment for the UK Research Report Securing the transition Jan 2026 - Scaling the Long-Duration Energy Storage sector will be vital in helping the UK Government meet its 2030 target, reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels and help bring down electricity bills. Securing the transition Research Report Our global offer to business Jan 2026 - The 6th edition of our annual report benchmarking the UK’s competitive position relative to other global financial centres. Our global offer to business