Financial Services

Dorset’s well established financial services sector fuels innovation and drives its thriving economy. With 24,000 employees, the sector contributes nearly £2 billion in GVA to the local economy. Dorset has been recognised as a UK Centre of7 Excellence for financial services, benefiting from a wealth of local expertise. Dorset has a significant number of FinTech startups and scaleups, offering a sector with huge growth potential and 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.

£1.85bn

GVA 2023

24000

Employment numbers

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