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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

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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

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September 2025

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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

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October 2025

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

The future of European equity market structure

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June 2025

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How can firms accelerate annual progress beyond one percentage point?

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – focus on acceleration

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October 2025

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

Measuring the volume of EU financial regulation

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June 2025

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

Reforming ISAs

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Previous reports

May 2020

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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

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January 2020

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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

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October 2019

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

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

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June 2019

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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?

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May 2019

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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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April 2020

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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

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December 2019

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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

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September 2019

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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?

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June 2019

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

Unlocking the growth potential in European capital markets

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April 2019

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The City may not like the hand it has been dealt by Brexit – but there is a lot more to it than being hung out to dry by the government.

Brexit & the City: throwing the golden goose under a bus?

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February 2020

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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

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November 2019

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

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

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July 2019

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

HMT Women in Finance Charter – signatory survey 2019

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June 2019

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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?

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March 2019

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John Glen, Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury spoke at the Women in Finance Charter Annual Review launch event on 14th March 2019.

Women in Finance Charter Second Annual Review opening address by John Glen MP

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