Hampshire: The home of financial and professional services.
Hampshire’s economy is worth £50.7 billion and contributes 19% to the South East’s economy. The finance and professional services sector is key to the regions overall economic performance, generating £6.9bn of economic output. From banking to insurance, accountancy to legal services, fintech and cybersecurity, Hampshire has a diverse range of financial and professional services companies.
The sector in Hampshire is one of the highest performing in the South East and due to the proximity of London boasts an impressive presence of global HQs, disruptive SMEs, and challengers which includes Aviva, Lloyds Banking Group, BMW, Quilter, Zurich, Simply Health, Starling Bank, and Ageas Insurance have their HQs in the county.
Fintech
The UK fintech sector has grown by 70% since 2015 and generates £7 billion in revenue. There are now more than 2,500 fintech firms in the UK employing 60,000 people. In 2019 the sector attracted £4.1 billion in venture capital 2019.
There is a significant amount of Fintech activity taking place in Hampshire. The digital expertise in Hampshire and the commitment of many traditional financial institutions, to put innovation and digital technology at the heart of their strategy is transforming the sector.
Insurance
The insurance sector is well-established in Hampshire, Ageas, NFU Mutual and Be Wiser all have a significant presence in the region.
Legal services
The Hampshire legal sector includes major firms such Coffin Mew, Clarke Willmott, Moore Barlow, Paris Smith, Shoosmiths and Blake Morgan have their headquarters here.Accountancy
While many accountancy firms have headquarters in London, they also have significant presence across in Hampshire.
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