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UK financial services sector reports fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years according to CBI figures

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Britain's financial services sector has reported its strongest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years, according to a new survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Banks, insurers, and investment managers indicated a strong recovery in activity at the start of the year, with nearly two-thirds noting an expansion. This positive shift contrasts with a negative balance of 38% recorded in December.

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  • UK City firms reported the fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years, based on CBI figures.[1]confirmed
  • Financial services companies reported a strong recovery in activity, with a positive balance of nearly two-thirds noting expansion.[1]confirmed
  • The growth figures reversed a negative balance of 38% from December.[1]confirmed

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LondonUnited Kingdom, Europe
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Britain's financial services sector has reported its strongest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years, according to a new survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Banks, insurers, and investment managers indicated a strong recovery in activity at the start of the year, with nearly two-thirds noting an expansion. This positive shift contrasts with a negative balance of 38% recorded in December.

  • • UK City firms reported the fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years, based on CBI figures.
  • • Financial services companies reported a strong recovery in activity, with a positive balance of nearly two-thirds noting expansion.
  • • The growth figures reversed a negative balance of 38% from December.