top of page

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 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

Button

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

Button

July 2026

​

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

The New Financial international financial centres index

Button

May 2026

​

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

A new sense of ambition

Button

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

Button

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

Button

Previous reports

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

Button

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'

Button

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?

Button

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

Button

March 2019

​

Three years since the UK Government launched the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter, it is having the desired impact.

HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter – Annual Review 2018

Button

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

Button

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?

Button

June 2019

​

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

Unlocking the growth potential in European capital markets

Button

April 2019

​

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?

Button

March 2019

​

This report provides the most comprehensive analysis yet of the impact of Brexit on the City and the wider banking and finance industry.

Brexit & the City - the impact so far

Button

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

Button

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

Button

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?

Button

March 2019

​

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

Button

January 2019

​

Diversity & Culture analyses the differences and similarities in how companies approach diversity and culture and why it matters.

Diversity & culture

Button
bottom of page