Shaping Industry Policy

Welcome to our Policy Hub—empowering the UK's investment sector with strategic insights, essential resources, and impactful advocacy.

As the voice of the UK investment industry, we work with government, regulators, and international bodies to shape the environment our members operate in. Our policy work is grounded in strong evidence, with publications ranging from in-depth reports and independent research to accessible guides and quick-read briefs for wider audiences.

We produce a range of publications that lay out our thinking on the key issues facing the industry. Some set out our views and position in response to consultations. Others provide guidelines for members on issues such as corporate governance, share capital management, and other matters related to capital markets.

Our latest publications
07.10.26
Investment Management in the UK 2025-2026
This year's edition also sets out three themes shaping the industry's next phase: UK competitiveness in a shifting global landscape, the technology inflection point of AI and tokenisation, and opening up access to investing for UK savers.
30.04.26
IMS in 5 Charts 25-26
This report highlights five key trends shaping the UK industry, including record assets under management, growing overseas clients, changing retail investor participation, rising index-tracking strategies, and the UK's role as a global investment hub.
01.06.26
ISA Barometer 2026: Awareness & Understanding of ISAs
The first report from this year's ISA Barometer series, 'ISAs as a Gateway to Investing' examines headline awareness of ISA wrappers, perceived and tested knowledge, and understanding of ISA rules and tax benefits.
01.06.26
ISA Barometer 2026: Turning Savers into Investors
The second report from this year's ISA Barometer series, 'ISAs as a Gateway to Investing', is focused on the behavioural and structural barriers that prevent cash savers from investing.
Industry Policy

Industry Policy and Current Initiatives

Our role is to enhance investment for savers, companies, and the wider economy by focusing on the issues that matter most to our members — from diversity, inclusion, standards and governance to fraud prevention, operational resilience, fintech innovation, climate action and stewardship. Backed by member insight and robust research, we identify what needs improving and take action where it counts.

Circulars

Read our circulars

Our latest policy and regulatory updates are designed to provide you with valuable information on regulatory developments, advocacy, publications and member meetings that you shouldn't miss.

Consultations

Stay informed on industry consultations

Track current consultations and explore submitted IA responses across UK, EU and international policy activity.

Consultation Tracker

The IA Consultation Tracker provides an overview of all the consultations the IA is currently responding to, or monitoring.

Submitted Consultations

The IA Submitted Consultation page allows users to easily locate our responses to past UK, EU and international consultations.

Linklaters

Regulatory Horizon Tracker

Powered by Linklaters, our Horizon Scanner tracks key developments shaping the future of investment management.

access IA resources

Explore our Full Library

Browse practical guides, industry guidelines and policy briefings designed to support your organisation with clear, useful insight.

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Pocket Guides

A series of short and insightful guides to the investment management industry.

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Guidelines

Explore our latest industry guidelines and best practices to support effective policy and operations.

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Briefs

A selection of position papers and policy briefings setting out the IA’s view on key industry developments.

Policy support

Looking for more clarity, guidance, or extra insight?

For questions or further information, please contact the IA’s Policy team.