Investment management sits at the heart of the UK economy. It helps people to secure their financial future by growing their savings over the long term and contributes to growth by funding the projects and companies which will power the UK economy.
This cycle benefits everyone: when companies create jobs and grow the economy, investment managers generate a return on their investments. This in turn boosts the savings and pensions of millions of people across the country, as well as increasing the tax revenues that the Government uses to provide public services.
Investment managers have a stake in ensuring the success of the UK’s high-growth industries. This is because:
1. The UK’s economic success benefits households across the UK
We have a fiduciary responsibility to produce good returns for our clients, including pension schemes, insurers and retail investors. More opportunities to invest in UK companies with high growth potential will help us to deliver on this responsibility while supporting the financial futures of UK households.
2. A multiplier effect helps to attract further investment
Investors want to allocate capital to countries with strong, growing economies and stable policy environments. If the UK can demonstrate these characteristics, it will increase its attractiveness as an investment destination and offer more opportunities for investment managers to generate a return.
3. A thriving domestic economy can bring international clients to the UK investment management industry.
Being at the heart of a vibrant and innovative economy will make the UK investment management industry attractive to international clients who want to benefit from expertise and opportunities in high-growth sectors. This in turn will contribute to the creation of skilled, well-paid jobs in our investment management sector.
4. Economic growth is essential to renew public services and infrastructure
Strong economic growth will mean that more jobs are created across the country, and more taxes are paid to HM Treasury. This will allow the Government to invest more in public services.
SECURE AND SUSTAINABLe GROWTH PARTNERSHIPS: THE INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION'S MODERN INDUSTRY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME
The IA’s core purpose is to help the UK investment management industry succeed for the benefit of our member firms, the households that use the services of an investment manager, and wider society. A key part of this work is ensuring that the UK is an investor-friendly destination where capital can be efficiently channelled into companies and projects that demonstrate strong growth prospects.
The UK Government's industrial strategy has identified eight growth-driving sectors: advanced manufacturing, clean energy industries, creative industries, defence, digital and technologies, financial services, life sciences, and professional and business services.
To foster the growth of high-potential sectors identified in the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, we are running an engagement programme to establish meaningful collaboration between high-growth potential industries seeking capital and the UK investment community. Through structured dialogue, we will bridge the gap between policymakers, investors, and industry leaders, ensuring that barriers to investment are understood and tailored policy solutions are formulated on a sector-by-sector basis.
A core feature of this programme is its industry-specific approach, beginning with the UK advanced manufacturing sector, which the UK Government has identified as a priority industry.
