In 2023, investment in the UK financial sector amounted to £1 billion – half as much as in 2022. At the same time, the City of London lost its status as the world’s main financial center, which is now also claimed by New York.
The reduction in the main financial center of the kingdom was explained by a blow to sentiment against a tough economic backdrop.
The largest source of funds was the United States (40% of funds, 222 projects, 7 thousand jobs). Most often, investments came from investment management companies.
Chris Hayward, head of policy at the City of London, said that a more strategic approach is needed to increase the inflow of investment.
Reuters notes that investment in London’s financial sector was affected by competition from New York, as well as Paris and Amsterdam – the latter two banking centers became more active after Britain left the EU (Brexit, the country officially left the union in 2020).