TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, an industry that contributes over 11% of the UK’s total economic output, is the largest tax payer and employs 1 in 13 workers across the country – two thirds of whom are based outside London.
More about usOur work is focused on the priorities of our members and also where our cross-sectoral remit can add the most value.
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9 in 10 members say we are effective at advancing their interests
Our National Conference 2026 in Bristol will focus on role of the financial and related professional services industry in driving growth across the UK.
IRSG response to FCA on tokenised gold in UK wholesale markets
IRSG response to the FCA, calling for a proportionate, technology-neutral regulatory framework for tokenised gold in UK wholesale markets.
Team UK playbook for International Sustainable Finance
A practical guide to the UK’s sustainable finance offer, bringing together consistent messaging, evidence and case studies across transition finance, carbon markets, and insurance, adaptation and risk management.
Devolution the delivers growth: Practical recommendations for the Devolution Roadmap
Read our five practical recommendations to help ensure the Government’s Devolution Roadmap delivers on that ambition, with a focus on strengthening leadership, building local capability, deepening business engagement and supporting effective delivery across every region and nation of the UK.
TheCityUK launching pilot to lead a new approach to auctioning high-integrity carbon credits
Our new market-led pilot will explore how high-integrity carbon credits can be auctioned and traded more effectively, helping to build greater transparency, confidence and liquidity in carbon markets.
TheCityUK appoints Regional Chair for the South West
TheCityUK appoints David Williams as Regional Chair for the South West
COP31: turning climate implementation into delivery
As attention turns to COP31, Jessica Skedd explores how the UK’s financial and related professional services industry can help turn climate ambition into practical delivery, building partnerships, mobilising capital and creating investable opportunities to support climate action at scale.
Our work is focused on our members’ priorities where our unique cross-sectoral remit can deliver most impact.
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90% of our members say we are effective at building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and officials.
"TheCityUK is knowledgeable and effective - the premier body promoting the financial services sector across the UK." Business editor
9 in 10 members say our objectives align with their interests and priorities.
"TheCityUK brings the industry and wider ecosystem together {and is} clearly well regarded by politicians and other policymakers." TheCityUK member
