Posted: 10 Nov 2022 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Exports from UK financial services firms amounted to £85.2bn in 2021 and generated £65bn of trade surplus, according to new data published in the ONS Pink Book. Financial services trade continues to be a major driver of the UK economy and is by far the largest contributing sector of the UK’s services trade surplus. Exporting over four times the worth of financial services than it imported, UK financial services accounted for almost 50% of the UK’s entire services trade surplus. £65bn trade surplus in 2021 The UK’s success as an international financial centre depends on remaining open to trade and investment from around 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 Future Food Solutions | helping farmers and food companies reduce their carbon footprint Mar 2023 - We spoke to Paul Rhodes, director at Future Food Solutions, about how being based in the UK has helped introduce services to major multinational food companies. Future Food Solutions | helping farmers and food companies reduce their carbon footprint Multimedia Investing in future Wales Mar 2023 - The 2nd annual Investing in Future Wales business showcase, hosted by City of London, British Business Bank, the Department for Business & Trade and the Welsh Government Investing in future Wales Case Study Penny | using technology to plan a better retirement Mar 2023 - Penny is an app based company that enables people to track down their lost pension savings and help plan for their retirement. We spoke to them about the company’s growth plans and how changing working patterns are causing more people to lose track of their retirement savings. Penny | using technology to plan a better retirement Case Study Lloyds Banking Group | using CVC to invest for meaningful growth Feb 2023 - We spoke to Kirsty Rutter, Fintech Investment Director at Lloyds Banking Group, about their experience of corporate venture capital in the UK. Lloyds Banking Group | using CVC to invest for meaningful growth