Foreword Introduction: the opportunity Policy and regulation Aligning US and UK approaches Investment and capital 昀氀ows Sector focus Looking ahead Looking ahead: how we can help US and UK 昀椀nancial and professional services: growing together At a time of profound technological The US is a priority market for the Corporation Our o昀昀er to the US: and geopolitical change and increasing and opening an o昀케ce accelerates our fragmentation, strengthening ties with commitment to supporting US-UK trade and investment in FPS, building on our existing deeply connected partners becomes Signposting a UK-wide network all the more important. engagement and programmes. of partners who can help with set up, expansion, and trade The City of London Corporation’s work in the US with the UK In the short term, both the US and UK need covers both policy and regulatory engagement to address the challenges arising from a as well as promotion of trade and investment shifting macroeconomic environment, with opportunities. We engage with government on high in昀氀ationary pressures and the end of both sides of the Atlantic to try and break down low interest rates. Medium term, both will trade barriers for FPS 昀椀rms looking to do more Leading outbound be focused on opportunities brought about business with one another. Expanding your trade delegations and by digitisation and the impact of disruptive access to an We look forward to working with you to support welcoming inbound technologies on the FPS sector. The transition ecosystem of UK more businesses to trade and invest across the trade delegations to net zero, especially the energy transition, industry stakeholders, Atlantic, so we can continue to grow together. from key FPS sectors is another priority area. Longer term, the US partners and to build networks and and the UK need to ensure that FPS is a sector policy leaders which powers equitable growth across both Find out more at www.theglobalcity.uk/US or explore opportunities countries, delivering security and prosperity to email us at USo昀케ce@cityo昀氀ondon.gov.uk all our citizens. To support this growth into the future, The City of London Corporation is delighted to be launching a new o昀케ce in the US, Working with allies in Providing insights including sustained engagement in both the public and private on UK policy New York and DC. sector in support of developments and open markets and their relevance to US regulatory coherence stakeholders Speaking at key FPS events and supporting engagement with UK 昀椀rms 12