Posted: 6 Nov 2023 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Exports from UK financial services firms amounted to £97.2bn in 2022 and generated £75.6bn of trade surplus, according to new data published in the ONS Pink Book. Financial services trade continues to be a major driver of the UK economy and is by far the largest contributing sector of the UK’s services trade surplus. Exporting over four times the worth of financial services than it imported, UK financial services accounted for 50% of the UK’s entire services trade surplus. £75.6bn trade surplus in 2022 The UK’s success as an international financial centre depends on remaining open to trade and investment from around the world. 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