But an agreement in the form of a memorandum of understanding, allowing banking, insurance and legal advice to be exported to the bloc, is near completion. Both sides are expected to meet several times a year after the understanding is signed to ensure maximum cooperation. EU markets would be able to take advantage of the City of London, which is seen as an iconic financial hub across the world. But Brussels has so far refused to grant equivalence to the UK allowing British companies access to the bloc. An argeement is poised for post-Brexit financial services (Image: GETTY) Chancellor Rishi Sunak wants to make London a world leader in finance (Image: GETTY)