FPS Investment in Manchester

The size of the regional economy and central UK location make Manchester a regional hub for FPS outside London. The market are opportunities are varied:

- there are 250,000 businesses across the region with many in fast growingsectors such as F&P/ICT/Digital, Creative, New Media and Life Sciences

- there is a population of 6.8M in the North West

- Four of the top ten wealthiest areas in England are in the North West. There is a pool of high net worth individuals/entrepreneurs

- Manchester has the largest regional property market in the UK

- Relocation to Manchester or consolidating back office operations has significant cost benefits and operational efficiencies.