Financial Services

Dorset’s vast financial services sector fuels innovation and drives its thriving economy. With 21,000 employees in the sector contributing over £2 billion, the Financial Services sector has seen an impressive 32% GVA growth over the last five years. Dorset is renowned as a UK Centre of Excellence for financial services, benefiting from a wealth of local expertise. With an estimated quarter of a million people employed in financial and business services on the South Coast, Dorset offers an energising environment with proximity to London and lower office costs.

Beyond its picturesque coastline, Dorset is a financial hub that hosts global business headquarters and specialises in securities processing and fund trustee management. Bournemouth leads in the ‘near-shoring’ trend, attracting firms relocating jobs from London or overseas back to the UK.

Investing in Dorset’s financial sector offers unique benefits, including collaboration opportunities with leading universities and colleges. Companies can develop innovative products, enhance their reputation, and access a skilled workforce. Additionally, Dorset is home to the new Fintech West South Coast Hub, which drives financial technology innovation and collaboration, and propels the sector towards exciting new horizons.

Join us in Dorset, where financial excellence merges with coastal charm, creating a dynamic ecosystem for growth, innovation, and success.

£2bn

GVA 2021

21000

Employment numbers

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