Leeds - First Choice for financial & business services

Welcome to the website of the Leeds Financial Services Initiative, a partnership organisation dedicated to supporting businesses working in the financial and professional services sector in Leeds and to assisting those looking for services or seeking to establish a presence in the UK's fastest growing city.

“We’re open for business”

As the UK’s 2^nd financial centre and an internationally competitive city, Leeds offers businesses the confidence and the essentials they need as a location for business:

Affordability
Availability of skilled staff,
Premier business accommodation
Good transport and communication links
Central location with fast access to London, other major UK centres and international destinations
Top quality of life that helps attract people and custom
‘Can do’ business approach
Excellent local support

The Leeds city region is the largest hub of financial and professional services outside of London - with a distinct cost advantage. Our skills base, infrastructure and capabilities - whether retail and consumer finance, professional and legal services, commercial or domestic insurance - are second to none.

So be ready for the upturn and come to the place that’s open for business……

Leeds - one of Europe’s best locations for business*

*Cushman & Wakefield - European Cities Monitor 2008

Click here for more information on benefits of locating in Leeds or contact us:

Leeds Financial Services Initiative, Pearl Chambers, 22 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 5BY

Tel: 0113 389 9340

email: info@leedsfinancial.co.uk