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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.

The interconnectedness of EU and UK financial markets

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

Our latest reports

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

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

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

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

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

Previous reports

September 2020

Analysis of how banks and capital markets have responded to the Covid-19 crisis and he potential for growth in EU capital markets

EU capital markets & a post-Covid recovery

April 2020

The first in a series of papers on how the banking and finance industry can respond to the Covid crisis.

Covid crisis: how banking & finance can be part of the solution

December 2019

Why are so many people around the world so angry with capitalism, big business, politicians and the elite? And what can we do about it?

The Crisis of Capitalism

September 2019

Analysis of the size and depth of capital markets in the EU27

What do EU capital markets look like on the other side of Brexit?

June 2019

Analysis of the size, depth & growth potential of capital markets in the EU

Unlocking the growth potential in European capital markets

June 2020

The third Annual Review analyses the largest cohort yet, with data from 187 signatories

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – Annual Review 2019

February 2020

Analysis of the EU equivalence regime, how it works, and what it means for UK financial services in the context of Brexit

A reality check on equivalence

November 2019

Analysis of the progress so far, the challenges ahead - and the way forward

A new sense of urgency - the future of capital markets union

July 2019

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

HMT Women in Finance Charter – signatory survey 2019

June 2019

Analysis of the changing world of stock exchanges and public equity markets over the past 50 years

What are stock exchanges for? And why should we care?

May 2020

Analysis of how UK companies use the capital markets and the role they play in supporting jobs across the UK

The value of capital markets to the UK economy

January 2020

This thought paper series introduces why we believe radical action is necessary to drive a change in diversity to reach a new equilibrium

Research: radical actions

October 2019

An updated summary of how the banking & finance industry has responded to Brexit

An update on 'Brexit & the City - the impact so far'

June 2019

Article published in The Daily Telegraph based on our report ‘What are stock exchanges for? And why should we care?’

What is the point of stock exchanges?

May 2019

Why and how progressive asset owners are addressing diversity and inclusion – and why the investment industry should care.

Diversity from an Investor’s Perspective 2019

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