Global City

A leading global city

London operates in a context in which the world economy is, and will increasingly be, dominated by the process of globalisation. Both in its character and above all in the manifestation of trends, London is the city that most shows how the world will develop.
Some of London’s symbols of success include:

• London has been voted Europe’s best city for business for 16 consecutive years
• London is Europe’s financial capital

  • 2000 UK headquartered companies listed on the London market
  • Aggregate market capitalisation of £1.4 trillion
• The majority of investment banks are headquartered or have major branches in London
• London is the world’s best connected business city

  • Easy access to global and European markets
  • Five airports connecting to 273 destinations
• London Internet Exchange is the world’s largest Internet Hub