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The Competitive Position of the Gulf as a Global Financial Centre

May 2008
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The City of London Corporation appointed the ICMA Centre at the University of Reading to examine the relationships between the UK-based international financial services sector and the Arabian Gulf states in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). As Gulf states use their oil wealth to fund economic diversification, transactions flows between the City of London and the GCC have increased considerably in recent years. Of particular interest is the development of emerging international financial centres in the GCC and the extent to which these centres interact with and offer opportunities and challenges to the City. 

 The Impact of City Businesses in addressing Social Disadvantage

The Impact of City Businesses in addressing Social Disadvantage

March 2008
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This report, by Oxford Economics, has been commissioned by the City of London Corporation in collaboration with Heart of the City to investigate the social and economic impact of Corporate Community Investment programmes of the Financial and Professional Business Services sector.  The report considers different approaches to impact measurement, uses existing datasets to estimate the financial contribution (inputs) that these companies make, investigates direct outputs, and uses a number of case studies to illustrate the effect these programmes have had within the wider community (the social return on investment).

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Sustainability Assessment of Global Financial Centres

March 2008
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This report, by URS Corporation Ltd., examines the sustainability practices of four major global financial centres: London, New York, Sydney and Tokyo. The sustainability challenges facing these cities are explored and their policies and responses are described in detail, including examples of best practice. One chapter focuses on environmental finance approaches in these centres, and the report also presents a model for assessing the sustainability attributes of cities, rating London against these indices.

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The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 3

March 2008
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The GFCI evaluates the competitiveness of financial centres worldwide by bringing together the results of online surveys completed by financial services leaders and separate indices of competitiveness.  The third edition of the GFCI, produced by Z/Yen Group Limited, includes a special feature on the role of skills in a financial centre's competitiveness.

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The Impact of Taxation on Financial Services Business Location Decisions

February 2008
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This report, by CRA International, examines recent trends in UK taxation and their effect on City firms. It examines all aspects of the UK tax regime and reflects a number of interviews with senior decision-makers in the City. It concludes that the UK corporate and personal tax regimes, and the manner of their implementation, are impacting detrimentally on the competitiveness of the UK financial services sector and beginning to affect business location decisions.  



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The Development of India’s Corporate Debt Market

February 2008
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This report, by the ICMA Centre at the University of Reading, examines the potential for development of the corporate debt market in India, and the conditions that might promote this. The analysis combines desk research of India-specific literature and work in related markets, in conjunction with interviews with senior industry figures in India. Both market-specific issues and economy-wide factors are examined, and the report makes a number of practicable recommendations which have the potential for swift implementation.  
 

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2007 Research Review

January 2008
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An overview of the activities of the City of London's research programme during 2007. This document reviews all publications under five key areas: London and the UK Economy, City Industries, Competitiveness, Financial Regulation, and Employment & Regeneration. The review also includes an additional section on the contribution of financial and professional business services to the City of London, Greater London and UK economies. 
 

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The impact of churn and migration on population estimates for Central London

December 2007
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This research was commissioned from the London School of Economics by Central London Forward (CLF), a new cross sector alliance led by six Central London boroughs. The report shows that Central London is absorbing a disproportionate concentration of international migrants and has a transient population of visitors, migrants and commuters much larger and more rapidly growing that in any other urban area within the UK.
 

The Role of the Commercial Sector in Economic Development
 

The Role of  the Commercial Sector in Economic Development

November 2007 
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A group of academics and consultants affiliated with London South Bank University was appointed to identify and evaluate different models for private sector delivery of economic development services in the areas of: i) Business enterprise and support; ii) Training and skills; iii) Property portfolio and asset management; iv) Public realm and urban space management. The research examines a range of delivery models, evaluating their efficacy and cost-effectiveness and assesses the scope for a greater involvement of the commercial sector in this work.
 

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London's Place in the UK Economy, 2007 - 08

October 2007 
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In the sixth edition of this annual report, Oxford Economics evaluates and measures London's pivotal importance to the health and success of the wider UK economy. Special topics in this edition include the future of manufacturing in London; the role of tourism; and the threats and opportunities for London from emerging market economies.
 

The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 2
 

The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 2

September 2007 
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This is the second edition of the GFCI, produced by Z/Yen Group Limited. The GFCI evaluates the competitiveness of 50 financial centres worldwide by bringing together the results of online surveys completed by financial services leaders and 54 separate indices of competitiveness.
 

The Impact of Recent Immigration on the London Economy
 

The Impact of Recent Immigration on the London Economy

July 2007 
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This report, by the London School of Economics and Political Science, examines the impact of recent, current and projected waves of international migration both on the competitiveness of the London economy and on the economic welfare of residents and workers.  The report finds that years of unprecedented migration to London have strongly boosted the London economy and had a neutral effect on housing rental – but boroughs need a change in Government policy to adapt to increasing pressures on public services.
 

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Comparative Implementation of EU Directives (lll) - Insurance Mediation

May 2007 
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This report, by CRA International, surveys the implementation of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) across the EU15 and provides a detailed comparative analysis of the process in four countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The report analyses the manner and impact of implementation of IMD upon insurance intermediaries throughout the EU.
 

The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services to the EU Economy 2007
 

The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services to the EU Economy 2007

May 2007 
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The centre for economic and business research (cebr) investigates the role, structure and importance of wholesale financial services in the European Union.  The report contributes to the debate on how to evaluate the economic impact of the Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) and on the timeliness of the exercise.  It also investigates the importance of wholesale financial services to the EU economy within the context of globalisation; analyses the degree of integration within European wholesale financial services; and analyses the impact and importance of clusters within the industry.
 

Stamp duty: its impact and the benefits of its abolition
 

Stamp duty: its impact and the benefits of its abolition

May 2007 
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This report, written by Oxera and commissioned by the City of London Corporation, the London Stock Exchange, the Association of British Insurers and the Investment Management Association, assesses the impacts of abolishing stamp duty. The report looks at the impacts of stamp duty on the cost of capital of UK listed companies; savers with particular reference to pensions; trading behaviour and investment decisions; and government expenditure and tax revenues.
 

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City of London Resident Population Analysis

April 2007 
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This is the first time the City has published a comprehensive document presenting all the demographic, health and education information and statistics for its residents in the Square Mile.

The report is a planned response, in partnership with the City & Hackney Primary Care Trust, to the Government White Papers Every Child Matters, Our Health, Our Care Our Say and Commissioning framework for health and well-being.
 

The Competitive Impact of London’s Financial Market Infrastructure
 

The Competitive Impact of London’s Financial Market Infrastructure

April 2007 
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This report, written by Bourse Consult, analyses the development of London’s financial market infrastructure, assesses its impact on the City’s performance, and identifies the policy imperatives that should be addressed to sustain competition and international competitiveness in the future.

The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 1
 

The Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 1

March 2007 
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The GFCI, produced by Z/Yen Group Ltd, evaluates the competitiveness of 46 financial centres worldwide.  This edition is the first of what will be a biannual index, charting how financial centres rate relative to each other on an ongoing basis.

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The European Post-Trading Industry: Assessing the Impact of Market and Regulatory Changes

February 2007 
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NERA Economic Consulting examines the European Commission's recent Working Document on the post-trading industry and analyses the potential strengths and weaknesses of this approach. The report aims to assist both the Commission and the industry in moving towards the shared goal of more efficient and cost-effective financial market infrastructure. 

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2006 Research Review 

January 2007 
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An overview of the activities of the City of London's research programme during 2006. This document reviews all publications under four broad topics: London and the UK Economy, City Industries, Financial Regulation and Employment. An additional section features a digest of statistics relating to the City.

 

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Comparative Implementation of EU Directives (ll) - Money Laundering

December 2006 
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The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) examines the comparative implementation of the EU Second Money Laundering Directive. The report examines the way in which the Directive has been implemented in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Greece, Poland and Lithuania and the arrangements for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the legislation. It is hoped that the findings of the report will help to identify the changes that will be required to implement the Third Money Laundering Directive by December 2007.

 

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London's Place in the UK Economy, 2006-07

November 2006 
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In the fifth edition of this annual report, Oxford Economic Forecasting highlight the increased importance of London’s wealth and tax generating capabilities at a time when the overall UK budget balance is continuing to deteriorate. The report gives a clear message to policy makers that London’s continued growth and high productivity are critical for the future health of the nation.  

 

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