A new wave of investment from US financial giants, including Bank of America and Citigroup, is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This investment, totaling over £1.25 billion, reinforces the city's growing reputation as a hub for financial technology.

• Bank of America will establish its first operation in Northern Ireland, creating up to 1,000 new jobs and designating Belfast as a "key hub" for financial technology and security operations.
• Citigroup has pledged an additional £1.1 billion investment across its UK operations, further expanding its presence in Northern Ireland, where it already employs over 4,000 people.
• The investments were announced ahead of President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK and are seen as a sign of international confidence in Belfast’s workforce and digital infrastructure, according to the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT).