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 Thought Piece What are the practical steps I need to consider to set up a UK business? May 2025 - This article details 8 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? Thought Piece How to obtain authorisation in the UK? Apr 2025 - This article provides an overview of which regulator you need to apply to and how you can obtain authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority or Prudential Regulation Authority, if you need to. How to obtain authorisation in the UK? Thought Piece Positioning the UK as a Global Leader in RegTech:Launch of the RegTech Strategy Group Apr 2025 - Janine Hirt and Chris Hayward on why now is the right moment to boost the UK’s regulatory technology (RegTech) credentials and support this fast growing sector. Positioning the UK as a Global Leader in RegTech:Launch of the RegTech Strategy Group