Posted: 4 Apr 2023 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back The UK saw a strong recovery in foreign direct investment (FDI) into financial and professional services in 2022. It attracted 263 projects, with a combined value of £2bn. This is the highest foreign investment into the sector in four years, and more than any other country in Europe secured. The COVID-19 pandemic had an adverse effect on global investment. The pandemic saw the number of FDI projects in finance and insurance drop by 30% between 2019 and 2020 globally. While the UK was affected by the pandemic it saw a strong recovery in 2022. Financial and professional services investors into the UK engaged in bigger projects on average, creating more UK jobs and involving larger capital investment per project. The UK’s offering for global asset owners and managers Global Investment Futures Global Investment Futures thoughtpiece Asset management powers foreign investments into the UK Asset management powers foreign investments into the UK 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 Exporting financial services to the world Dec 2024 - The UK is the world’s first choice supplier of financial and professional services, helping businesses around the world prosper. Find out more about the UK's innovative financial services sector, and its role as a global leader in attracting investment. Exporting financial services to the world Thought Piece COP29’s financial focus shows private capital remains key to reaching net zero Dec 2024 - COP29 made it clearer than ever: the private sector must play a crucial role if we are to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals. Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman, explains why the time for bold, decisive action is now—or risk falling behind. COP29’s financial focus shows private capital remains key to reaching net zero Research Report Expanding into the UK | a guide for international financial services firms Nov 2024 - This guide is intended to help non-UK firms understand the UK financial services regime and gives practical guidance about how they can do business in the UK. Expanding into the UK | a guide for international financial services firms Research Report State of the sector 2024 Nov 2024 - The financial services sector is a major driver of the UK's economy. Securing its competitiveness is critical for future prosperity across the economy. State of the sector 2024