Citi(US:C) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-14 07:02Core Insights - Major US financial firms including PayPal, Bank of America, Citigroup, and S&P Global are set to invest over £1.25 billion (approximately ¥120.7 billion) in the UK, coinciding with President Trump's upcoming visit [1][3] - The investment is expected to create 1,800 jobs across cities such as London, Edinburgh, Belfast, and Manchester, enhancing transatlantic financial ties [1][3] Investment Details - Bank of America will establish operations in Northern Ireland, creating up to 1,000 jobs in Belfast [3] - Citigroup plans to invest £1.1 billion (approximately ¥106.2 billion) to expand its operations in the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland [3] - S&P Global will invest over £4 million (approximately ¥38.6 million) in Manchester, generating 200 permanent positions [3] - BlackRock is expected to allocate £7 billion (approximately ¥676.1 billion) to the UK market next year, having opened a new office in Edinburgh, nearly doubling its local workforce [3] Trade Impact - These investments are projected to increase trade between the UK and the US to £20 billion (approximately ¥193.17 billion) [4] - The investments reflect the strength of the enduring "golden corridor" between the UK and one of its closest trading partners, as stated by the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade [3]