A survey of 200 UK CFOs and senior finance executives within global companies revealed a developing trend of expansion in 2013 from growing confidence in UK markets.

The survey by American Express saw 78 percent of respondents expecting increased profits in 2013 compared to 2012, with 61 percent focusing on prioritising investments in revenue generation.

72 percent of those surveyed said that they intent to expand further in international markets in 2013.