
However, the report also identifies areas to improve and suggestions for development for the UK’s financial centre, including: This, combined with a high share of relevant graduates, provide businesses in the UK with a world-leading pool of entry-level talent
The UK is home to the world’s best universities and MBA programmes. Of all global financial centres, London is home to the ‘greenest’ stock exchange and offers the most future-ready talent pool on sustainability issues London is the only global financial centre that is also a leading centre for sustainable finance. After the US, the UK has the second-most international financial activity and is the world’s largest centre for international debt issuance, commercial (re)insurance, and foreign exchange trading. In 2019, the UK’s net financial services exports were higher than the value of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Germany’s combined
London and the UK are Europe’s leading destination for investment in financial services.Of the major economies, the UK’s regulatory and legal framework is leading as it sets international standards and is at the forefront of innovation.
London is the world’s capital for tech and innovation in financial services and is home to most of the Fintech 100 firms.