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 Research Report The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2023/2024 Jul 2024 - The City of London Corporation's annual review on the extensive programmes of work in the UK's financial and professional services industry in 2023/2024. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2023/2024 Thought Piece Harnessing the power of London for global climate action: Reflections on London Climate Action Week 2024 Jul 2024 - London Climate Action week is a global moment that sees leaders, organisations and communities from across the world descend on London to drive climate action. Here are some highlights from myself and the City of London sustainable finance team. Harnessing the power of London for global climate action: Reflections on London Climate Action Week 2024 Research Report City statistics briefing Jul 2024 - The City Statistics briefing looks at the City of London's role as a global business hub for financial and related professional services. City statistics briefing Research Report Accelerating Carbon Dioxide Removal: Unlocking the UK's potential to support global net zero Jun 2024 - This report, produced in association with Oliver Wyman and the UK Carbon Markets Forum looks at the major barriers to Carbon Dioxide Removal demands and constraints, while highlighting key actions that can be taken. Accelerating Carbon Dioxide Removal: Unlocking the UK's potential to support global net zero