What we do

Leeds Financial Services Initiative implements an active programme covering the following:
 

• Promotion and lobbying for the sector in Leeds regionally, nationally and internationally
• Forum for networking and the exchange of information
• Regular seminars and meetings with high profile speakers on topical issues
• Research into local trends and market developments
• Contributing to policy making on local and regional economic strategy issues

 
LFSI's current strategy is focusing on developing the brand of Leeds as a financial centre nationally and internationally, promoting Leeds as a key part of the UK financial services industry, forging closer links with universities and working with other partners and agencies to promote the city of Leeds.
 
The aim of the plan and LFSI's programme are in line with the strategic aims of the Vision for Leeds, the overall strategy for the city under the direction of the Leeds Initiative. These aims are:
 

• Going up a league - continuing to drive the city's economic prosperity
• Narrowing the gap between the wealthy and disadvantaged sections of society
• Developing Leeds' role as a regional capital so that both the city and the region can compete nationally and internationally