英美文化Economy_of_the_UK.pptVIP

* * The UK: A financial empire over 500 banks with offices in the City and Docklands, with the majority of business in London being conducted on an international basis. Edinburgh: the fifth largest financial centre in Europe Such as ：the Royal Bank of Scotland (the second largest bank in Europe) ￡21bn of financial exports in 2005, contributing significantly towards the Balance of Payments. London: the world’s financial center Shares（n. 股票） and bonds (n. 债券): London Stock Exchange Insurance: Lloyds of London Central bank: The Bank of England Business banks Barclays Bank, Citigroup and HSBC L