The City of London is the world’s leading centre for
international finance and business services. Banks, brokers,
securities firms and insurers from around the world provide a
massive pool of financial liquidity and human expertise. It is a
centre for innovation – new financial products, new ways of
protecting business against risk, and new technology to make
business more cost-effective and able to react to a fast-changing
world.
The City of London has earned its pre-eminence in world finance.
This is no accident, no overnight phenomenon. Over the centuries
the City has thrived in a climate of political stability and has
continued to advance its reputation for financial innovation,
openness, versatility, efficiency and professionalism. London's
breadth of international financial dealing is quite remarkable.
Straddling the world's time zones between Asia and America, it is
unique as a centre where international issues and international
markets dominate.
For more information on the City of London and UK financial
services visit www.thecityuk.com (NB you will need the latest
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