Understanding Global Financial Networks

Conducted on behalf of the City of London, this report examines the complex interplay of factors that affect the mobility and success of international financial services firms and the engagement and commitment of their staff.

Conducted on behalf of the City of London, Understanding Global Financial Networks: Business and Staff Location Decisions examines the complex interplay of factors that affect the mobility and success of international financial services firms and the engagement and commitment of their staff.

This report presents the findings of in-depth qualitative research carried out via interviews with 40 financial services professionals from across a range of sectors and financial centres.

The research examines how businesses and highly-skilled internationally mobile staff take decisions about locating in particular financial centres, and considers their perceptions of the offer of the four leading financial centres globally.

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