Posted: 25 Apr 2022 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Research led by the City of London Corporation shows that London continues to hold the top spot in attracting foreign investment in financial and professional services, attracting £600m in 2021 across 114 projects – well clear of Dubai (104 projects), Singapore (103), New York (54) and Paris (51) £1.1bn investment attractedto UK FPS in 2021 Overall the UK attracted £1.1bn worth of investment in 2021, the largest number of financial and professional services (FPS), foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Europe (186), and second in the world only to the US (234). Fintech firms have become the largest source of financial service FDI projects in the UK, accounting for a third of all projects, demonstrating the UK’s appeal as a world leading financial service innovation hub. 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 UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment May 2025 - The UK continues to be Europe's most popular destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment Research Report London RMB Business annual Report May 2025 - The London RMB Business annual Report serves to contribute to the understanding of the London offshore RMB market. London RMB Business annual Report Thought Piece What are the practical steps I need to consider to set up a UK business? May 2025 - This article details eight practical steps to consider when setting up a UK business. What are the practical steps I need to consider to set up a UK business? Thought Piece How long will the authorisation process in the UK take? Apr 2025 - This articles provides an example of an application to the FCA for authorisation. How long will the authorisation process in the UK take?