Essential listening for all executives of Canadian financial-services companies that are considering expanding operations into the UK: in this Briefing, Lord Sassoon discusses UK banking reform; the taming of the country's decifit and regulations; how the UK is ensuring credit keeps flowing to business; and more.

On this Briefing, we look at how -- and why -- you should consider expanding your Canadian financial services company into the UK. We also discuss some of the ways that UK Trade & Investment Canada can be of assistance with your setup -- and your success. Guest: Philippe Gautier, Financial Services Specialist, UKTI.

What does the March, 2011 UK Government budget mean -- from a taxation perspective -- for Canadian companies operating in the UK? On this Briefing, we present the answers, with the help of Malcolm Joy, Tax Partner, BDO, UK.

The new British High Commissioner in Canada discusses the current state of the UK economy, the UK's growth strategy for the future, why Canadian companies should consider expanding into the UK, and more.

Canadian healthcare company PharmaTrust Inc. now has a foothold in the UK. In this Briefing, we look at how they see their future in the UK -- and at how valuable they have found the assistance of UK Trade & Investment Canada. Guest: Peter Suma, President, PharmaTrust Inc.

As Canadian healthcare company PharmaTrust Inc. began establishing their presence in the UK, they faced a number of issues, many of which UK Trade & Investment Canada helped solve. In this Briefing, you'll hear about those issues, as well as some insightful observations about the process of setting up in the UK. Guest: Peter Suma, President, PharmaTrust Inc.

When Canadian healthcare company PharmaTrust Inc. decided to consider expanding into the UK, they needed a great deal of information in order to determine whether or not to establish operations there. Discover how they came to their conclusion -- and the vital role that UK Trade & Investment Canada played.

What are the current corporate financing choices in the UK, and how can Canadian companies secure the available funding? Dominic Fiore, Partner, Corporate Assurance and Advisory, Fitzgerald & Law, London, explains.

The British Consul-General in Toronto discusses the current state of the UK economy, key business-related aspects of the latest British budget, recent success of Canadian companies in the United Kingdom, and more.

Our ongoing exploration of the regions of the UK in which you might consider establishing a base for your European operation continues in this Briefing. Discussing the features and benefits of The East Midlands location is Nicola Kidd, Head of International, The East Midlands Development Agency.