The UK's offer Easy to do business east to west within the same working dayAccess to global capital through the London Stock Exchange, the world's most international exchangeThe world’s most internationally connected financial markets International thought leaders – working with financial centres across the world to shape the regulatory framework and future of the sectorA diverse and international workforce The UK is open and ready for business The UK’s financial hub has an international outlook and is open to talent, investment and collaboration from across the world - which means we understand you and your business needs. London is the world’s most international and connected financial centre, providing unrivalled access to global markets. It is a magnet for workers from around the world, who make up a diverse pool of financial and professional services specialists, with deep human linkages to virtually every economy globally. More than 300 languages are spoken daily. The UK is physically connected, with one of the most comprehensive networks of flight connections – and digitally connected with at least 96% superfast internet coverage. The UK offers a creative energy that spans the country’s sectors and economy, a result of its open and multi-cultural society. We are the UK: working with you The UK: the heart of the world's financial market With unrivalled access to global markets, the UK is the world's most open and connected financial centre. We have an inspiring ecosystem where your business can thrive. We're here, and we're ready to do business with you. Watch the Video Forex for the world London is responsible for $3.8tn in daily forex - this is more than one third of worldwide trades. That is more than the next three largest centres - New York, Singapore, and Hong Kong - combined. New York: $1.9tn Singapore: $930bn Hong Kong: $690bn The deepest pools of internationally oriented capital Home to the London Stock Exchange, where debt has been raised in more than 47 currencies from over 90 countries. London is also the western centre for Islamic finance, including sukuk and Shariah-compliant Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). It was the first western offshore centre for RMB and is the centre for offshore rupee denominated Masala Bonds. 61% of institutional investors of the FTSE All Share are international 100+ Issuers from over 100 countries have equity and debt listed on the London Stock Exchange 38% The UK accounts for 38% of the global total of foreign exchange turnover £1.1bn in foreign direct investment in UK financial and professional services in 2023 Ideally located The UK's favourable timezone makes it easy to do business with major markets to both east and west within the working day 300 different languages spoken daily in London 680,000 international students in the UK 40% the share of international financial and professional services workers in London An ecosystem enabling international trade Jointly published by The City of London Corporation and EY, this report demonstrates how the FPS ecosystem supports internationally exporting firms. Read the full report Strong relationships across markets The UK has been steadfast in its commitment to deepening its financial market’s international ties. It has signed Memorandums of Understanding or FTAs with numerous countries including the US, EU, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, India, and Saudi Arabia. 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Discover the UK's sectoral expertise "London is globally recognised as one of the world’s foremost international financial centres. Its reputation has been earned over hundreds of years, supported by deep pools of talent and expertise, not just in the City, but in regional and national centres right across the UK" Miles Celic, Chief Executive Officer TheCityUK "London is undisputedly one of the world's great financial centres. It is important for ING to be here to support and empower our UK-based clients and to be close to this " ING "As it lies right in the middle of the global day, London is the perfect location – straddling Asia and the Americas. And there are many other benefits." Jon Vollemeare, CEO R5FX 1 2 3 Need more information? The City of London Corporation London & Partners Great Campaign TheCityUK Innovate Finance Association for Foreign Banks Association of British Insurers The Investment Association AFME UK Finance