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Our research

New Financial commissions and publishes regular papers, commentary and research on the capital markets industry. We work with business schools, academics and other experts to produce a regular research and analysis on some of the main challenges facing capital markets and market participants.

A diversity and inclusion lens on the AI revolution

The D&I function has an important role to play in the roll out of AI to reduce risk and maximise opportunity

Our latest reports

February 2026

The D&I function has an important role to play in the roll out of AI to reduce risk and maximise opportunity

A diversity and inclusion lens on the AI revolution

December 2025

The interconnectedness of EU and UK banking, finance, and capital markets in the context of the common European challenges

The interconnectedness of EU and UK financial markets

February 2026

The state of play and growth potential for EU capital markets

Measuring the growth potential for EU capital markets

December 2025

The DEI agenda has come under intense scrutiny in 2025 – but alongside existential crisis comes the opportunity for renewal

The repositioning of diversity, equity and inclusion in financial services

January 2025

This short paper provides an updated assessment of the UK’s financial services reform agenda

The Edinburgh and Leeds Reforms: a progress report

Previous reports

September 2024

Analysis of the size and depth of capital markets in Europe 10 years after the launch of Capital Markets Union

Searching for growth: the future of EU capital markets

April 2024

Analysis of the size, growth & penetration of green finance in Europe

A reality check on green finance 2.0

February 2024

The case for transitioning unfunded public sector occupational pension schemes to a funded model

The radical option in UK pensions

November 2023

How ISAs could help kickstart a recovery in UK capital markets

A £10bn short in the arm for UK equities?

September 2023

Analysis of the size and depth of capital markets in Europe in the context of some of the biggest social and economic challenges

EU capital markets: a new call to action

September 2024

Analysis of investment in domestic equities and of home bias by pension funds in the UK and around the world

Comparing the asset allocation of global pension systems

March 2024

Our seventh Annual Review monitors the progress of signatories against their Charter commitments and holds them to account

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – Annual Review 2023

January 2024

Update of our analysis of the state of play and growth potential in EU capital markets

A renewed vision for EU capital markets

November 2023

Assessing the impact of the charter on signatories and the benefits and challenges they face

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – signatory survey 2023

September 2023

Analysis of the ‘parallel crisis’ in UK pensions and capital markets - and how to address it

UK capital markets: a new sense of urgency

June 2024

Analysis of retirement saving and retail investing in the EU and recommendations for an integrated reform agenda

The future of pensions and retail investment in the EU

March 2024

Explores the structural shift over the past few decades in the way UK pension funds invest the money they allocate to equities

A mechanical drag on UK equities

December 2023

Measuring the regional footprint and impact of the industry through the lens of Pension Insurance Corporation

The social and economic value of finance

September 2023

Analysis of the shifting dynamics of retail participation in European equity markets and proposals for increasing engagement

Widening retail participation in equity markets

August 2023

Analysis of the size, depth & growth potential of investment in high potential companies across Europe

Financing innovation - early stage investment in the EU

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