Security & Commodity Contracts Brokerage in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Brokering boost: The Ukraine-Russia conflict has generated has boosted industry revenue in 2021-22

Volatility in financial markets has been high in recent years, which has, at times, benefitted the brokerage industry. Most notably, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine conflict and aggressive interest hikes from Central Banks facing rampant inflation have generated extreme volatility, ratcheting up trading volumes and aiding revenue growth. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 2% over the five years through 2022-23 to £38.3 billion, including estimated growth of 5.6% in 2022-23. Brokers in the industry deal in financial markets on behalf of others. This includes securities and commodity contracts brokerage, as well as the activities of bureaux de change. Brokers in the industry do not deal in markets on their own account or manage portfolios. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.