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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 focus on market outcomes: reforming EU financial regulation

The size and depth of EU capital markets in the context of the scale and complexity of financial regulation in the EU

Our latest reports

October 2025

The size and depth of EU capital markets in the context of the scale and complexity of financial regulation in the EU

A focus on market outcomes: reforming EU financial regulation

September 2025

Five potential reforms to defined benefit contribution pensions to increase investment in UK listed equities

How to boost investment in UK equities by UK pensions

October 2025

The shifting dynamics and increased competition in public equity markets in the UK, EU and Switzerland

The future of European equity market structure

June 2025

How can firms accelerate annual progress beyond one percentage point?

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – focus on acceleration

October 2025

A unique analysis of the size of the rulebook for banking, finance & capital markets in the EU

Measuring the volume of EU financial regulation

June 2025

Exploring the potential for reforming ISAs in the context of the government review of ISAs and its ambition to widen retail participation

Reforming ISAs

Previous reports

December 2022

Analysis if how capital markets can help accelerate the transition to net zero in the energy sector

Financing the transition

November 2022

For a few brief weeks, the UK government had a new tone towards financial services and a new sense of ambition with ‘Big Bang 2.0'

A reality check on Big Bang 2.0

June 2022

2021 was another big year for the Charter, with a third of signatories due to hit their targets

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – Annual Review 2021

February 2022

This ‘concept paper’ outlines an ambitious initiative to help engage and empower individuals with their money

An introduction to financial health checks

October 2021

Analysis of the size, growth & penetration of sustainable finance activity in global markets

Benchmarking ESG in banking & finance

December 2022

Something funny seems to be going on with the banking and finance industry: the number of jobs in the UK economy is shrinking

The mystery of the missing jobs in UK banking and finance

September 2022

Analysis of the size, depth & growth potential of capital markets in Europe through the thin lens of political challenges

The politics of EU capital markets

June 2022

An introduction to why more corporate diversity reporting is not yet leading to informed decisions from investors

Paper 1: Diversity toolkit for investors

February 2022

Analysis of the state of play an growth potential in EU capital markets

A new vision for EU capital markets

September 2021

Analysis of the size, depth & growth potential of EU capital markets through the lens of Brexit & strategic autonomy

The future of EU capital markets

November 2022

A rough guide to how (not) to talk about banking, finance, and capital markets

A new narrative: how (not) to talk about banking and finance

June 2022

Analysis of the size, growth & penetration of green finance in European capital markets

A reality check on green finance

April 2022

This report outlines an ambitious blueprint for the future of UK banking and finance

The future of UK banking and finance

December 2021

Analysis of the change in the gender pay gap data & female representation in UK financial services

Slow progress - the gender pay gap in banking & finance

July 2021

The discussion paper outlines the regulators’ proposal to set rules and guidance for all regulated firms on D&I issues

Diversity and inclusion in the financial sector

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