Shaping industry policy

Our key purpose is to make investment better for savers and investors, for companies and their employees, and for the economy. That way, everyone prospers. We focus our work on issues our members care about or are trying to change in the world around us – for example, increasing diversity and promoting inclusion. Or improving standards and industry best practice, or celebrating the investment industry’s achievements.

We work hard to identify topics of industry interest, or topics which research shows will help the investment industry – and, above all, the clients and customers it serves – to thrive. To that end, we’re continually asking our members for their views and, where necessary, taking action. If we think something needs to change, we do something about it.

Direct2Fund

A simplified, more efficient alternative dealing model for UK funds

Fund operations & compliance
Innovation & technology

Investment & Capital Markets

Highlights IA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen capital markets through policy advocacy, improved market structure, and investor access. ...

Investment & Capital Markets

Retail Investment Campaign

Announced by the Chancellor as part of the Leeds Reforms, the nationwide UK retail investment campaign will raise awareness about the imp...

Fund policy

IA Podcast Hub

Welcome to IA’s podcast hub—insightful discussions with industry leaders on the innovations, challenges, and opportunities shaping insura...

Innovation & technology

Secure and Sustainable Growth

Providing long-term investment to the UK’s most promising industries is key to achieving the UK Government’s economic vision.

Investment & Capital Markets

Sustainability and Responsible Investment

Explores how asset managers integrate ESG factors into investment decisions and stewardship to drive long-term value.

Stewardship
Sustainability & responsible Investment

Dormant Assets Scheme

Outlines a framework for redirecting unclaimed financial assets to social programs under a government-administered scheme.

Financial Crime
Fund policy