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 Thought Piece How has the EU and UK relationship evolved in 2025? Dec 2025 - For his final blog of the year, Nick Collier looks back on EU/UK relations in 2025. How has the EU and UK relationship evolved in 2025? Thought Piece Sustainable Finance Innovation Wrapped Dec 2025 - Highlighting UK sustainable finance progress in 2025: convening the Transition Finance Council, advancing carbon markets and standards, and hosting NZDS. Sustainable Finance Innovation Wrapped Research Report Vision for Economic Growth: two years on Dec 2025 - Vision for Economic Growth set out nine big moves for government and industry in partnership. Our scorecard shows progress and next steps two years on. Vision for Economic Growth: two years on Multimedia Competitiveness benchmarking dashboard Nov 2025 - This interactive dashboard draws out seven key metrics to examine for the UK's offer in financial and professional services firms against those of other key international financial centres. Competitiveness benchmarking dashboard