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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

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

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

January 2019

Analysis of the size, depth & growth potential of capital markets in 60 economies around the world.

The New Financial global capital markets growth index

September 2018

Measuring the value of activity & size of financial centres in 48 countries around the world.

The New Financial international financial centres index

June 2019

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

Unlocking the growth potential in European capital markets

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?

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

October 2018

An analysis of the impact of capital markets on people's everyday lives through the lens of the economy in the North West England.

The impact of capital markets on people's everyday lives

July 2018

Analysis of gender pay gap data and female representation in UK financial services.

Understanding the gender pay gap in banking and finance

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?

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

January 2019

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

Diversity & culture

September 2018

Understanding the diversity challenges facing the asset management industry and what firms are doing about it.

Diversity in portfolio management

May 2018

Analysis of the size, depth and growth potential of capital markets in the UK.

The size, depth & growth opportunity in UK capital markets

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