Posted: 11 Nov 2019 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Exports from UK financial services and insurance firms soared to a record high of £82bn last year, up from £78bn in 2017, according to new data published in the ONS Pink Book. The UK’s financial services and insurance trade balance also increased from £61bn to £63bn in 2018. And these figures also show that financial services is a major driver of the UK economy – this is by far the largest trade surplus of any other UK service industry. The success of UK financial services and insurance firms in exporting across the globe plays a vital role in balancing the UK's trade deficit and helps to support jobs around the country. The UK’s success as an international financial centre depends on remaining open to trade and investment from around the world. Through sharing and developing our financial services expertise, the UK can continue to build and strengthen trade and investment links across the world. 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 Related content Case Study Joseph Priestley of Zurich Insurance UK talks about the business opportunities in the UK Sep 2020 - Zurich Insurance Group is a leading multi-line insurer serving customers with a wide range of property, casualty and life insurance products and services in more than 215 countries and territories. Joseph Priestley of Zurich Insurance UK talks about the business opportunities in the UK Case Study Daniel Grant Smith, Head of Engagement at Legatics, tells us about the benefits of being part of the UK's LegalTech ecosystem and the company's ambitions for the future. Sep 2020 - Daniel Grant Smith, Head of Engagement at Legatics, tells us about the benefits of being part of the UK's LegalTech ecosystem and the company's ambitions for the future. Daniel Grant Smith, Head of Engagement at Legatics, tells us about the benefits of being part of the UK's LegalTech ecosystem and the company's ambitions for the future. Case Study Charles Delingpole of ComplyAdvantage tells us why London is an excellent place to find investors Sep 2020 - ComplyAdvantage provides anti-money laundering software to companies. We spoke to founder and CEO Charles Delingpole about its plans for the future. Charles Delingpole of ComplyAdvantage tells us why London is an excellent place to find investors Multimedia Examining the robust trade corridor between India and UK Jul 2020 - Join a series of panel speakers from the fintech industry to explore the future prospects across the fintech and financial services space, the relationship between the UK and India and the UK opportunities available for Indian fintech companies. Examining the robust trade corridor between India and UK