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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

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

April 2021

An updated analysis of how the banking & finance industry has responded to Brexit – and who is moving what to where

Brexit & The City: The Impact So Far

March 2021

Analysis of how different pools of long-term capital in the UK are invested - and how to unlock them

Unlocking productive investment

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

March 2021

Analysis of the fragmented stock exchange landscape in Europe and how it is holding back growth in capital markets

The problem with European stock markets

January 2021

This short paper summarises where we are, how we got here, and where we might go from here

Brexit & the City: some initial reflections

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

March 2021

Five years since the UK Government launched the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter, signatories faced their biggest test yet

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – Annual Review 2020

January 2021

Submission of evidence from New Financial to the UK listings review

The wider context on UK public equity markets

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