TheCityUK is the industry-led body representing UK-based financial and related professional services, an industry that contributes over 12% 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
TheCityUK Annual Conference 2026
Join us at our Annual Conference 2026, which will focus on how the UK's financial and professional services industry can maintain its competitiveness and drive growth within the UK economy.
This landmark report is based on one of the largest industry listening exercises in recent years, drawing on engagement with over 300 senior leaders across industry, government, regulators and academia. It highlights that increasing global competition, technological change and economic challenges mean urgent action is needed to preserve the UK's position and support future growth.
Digital ID: A foundation for modern capital markets
In this blog, Laura Dawson, our Associate Director, Capital Markets, explores why digital ID is essential to making investing simpler, safer and more accessible, highlighting how interoperable digital ID could broaden access and help modernise the UK’s capital markets.
TheCityUK appoints industry champion for Northern Ireland
Gary Ennis is announced as TheCityUK’s new Chair for Northern Ireland. A founding partner of Lockton in the UK and leader of its Belfast office, he will help champion the financial and related professional services industry across Northern Ireland, strengthen engagement with policymakers and stakeholders, and support TheCityUK’s wider UK policy and advocacy work.
Financial and related professional services industry continues to drive UK prosperity
TheCityUK’s latest research shows that UK-based financial and related professional services remain a powerhouse of the national economy, contributing £290bn in output, employing almost 2.5 million people, and generating a £119.1bn trade surplus. With two thirds of jobs based outside London, the industry plays a vital role in driving growth, supporting communities and helping households and businesses across the UK.
Guernsey and the UK: A partnership powering regional growth
Guernsey plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s regional growth by channeling global investment into infrastructure, housing, renewable energy and other priority sectors, while complementing the UK’s financial services strengths with specialist expertise and regulatory stability.
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
