UK-French Financial Services Dialogue

The UK-French Dialogue is run jointly by the City of London Corporation and Paris Europlace and is co-chaired by Sharon Lewis (Hogan Lovells), and Vivien Levy Garboua (EM Finance, Sciences Po). The aim of this high-level group is to exchange views and come to a common understanding on key financial services issues affecting UK and French financial services industries. The Dialogue also seeks to identify opportunities to engage collaboratively with policymakers to help shape the regulatory framework at the EU and international levels.

The remit of the group is broad and cross-sectoral. Issues on which the Dialogue has recently engaged relate to European capital markets, international regulatory coherence, prudential regulation, Green Finance and FinTech.

The Channel Islands’ contribution to UK growth and investment

This joint paper with Jersey Finance and Guernsey Finance highlights the complementary strengths each island brings to the British family of financial centres, spanning funds, private wealth, corporate services, insurance and cross-border investment.

Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre 2025

Our latest 'Key facts about the UK as an international financial centre' report highlights the strength and global impact of the UK’s financial and related professional services industry. Despite a changing global landscape, the UK remains a leading international financial centre with continued leadership in areas such as cross-border banking, insurance and FinTech investment.

UK retains world-leading financial services trade surplus and global hub status

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Call on UK government to set out longer-term vision on how to build a nation of investors

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The UK’s £10trn asset management sector bolsters global position with strong growth

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US–UK financial giants call for fast-track regulatory reform to power jobs, growth and innovation