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 The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 Jul 2025 - Explore the progress we’ve made in championing the UK’s financial and professional services industry in 2024/2025. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 News Employer Pension Pledge Jul 2025 - The Employer Pension Pledge aims to enhance the value of pensions by promoting a focus on value for money rather than just cost when selecting pension providers Employer Pension Pledge Research Report The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK Jul 2025 - A proposition for the creation of a financial services Investment Hub, a single national platform to streamline investor engagement and unlock billions in capital for growth. The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK Research Report Regulating for growth: A cultural shift for a competitive UK Jul 2025 - 10 practical recommendations to embed a pro-growth mindset: from smarter supervision and faster approvals to proportionate consumer protections and modernised frameworks. Regulating for growth: A cultural shift for a competitive UK