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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.

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The return of the mystery of the missing jobs in banking and finance

A short paper on a recurring conundrum in the UK

Our latest reports

September 2026

A short paper on a recurring conundrum in the UK

The return of the mystery of the missing jobs in banking and finance

May 2026

The size and depth of capital markets in the E6 countries - and of their proposals to reform EU capital markets

The ‘E6’ group and the reform of capital markets in the EU

July 2026

The size and growth of financial centres in 65 economies around the world

The New Financial international financial centres index

May 2026

Rethinking the growth and competitiveness strategy and the wider framework for UK banking, finance, and capital markets

A new sense of ambition

June 2026

Assessing the impact of a decade of the Charter and the challenge ahead

The 10 year review of the Women in Finance Charter

April 2026

This short paper explores how an increased allocation to UK equities would have affected the performance of defined contribution pensions over the past five years.

UK equities and the performance of DC pensions

Previous reports

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

July 2021

Five years since the launch of the Women in Finance Charter, this report assesses its impact on female representation

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – Five Year Review

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

June 2021

Analysis of the size & growth of financial centres in 65 markets around the world

Driving Growth - the New Financial global financial centres index

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

April 2021

Analysis of the progression of Black colleagues into leadership positions across the UK financial services industry

Accelerating Black Inclusion

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