The Investment Association and Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute join forces for key international investment events, highlighting UK’s position as a global hub for investment management

The Investment Association (IA), the leading trade association for UK investment managers has today announced a new partnership with the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) to showcase the critical role the UK investment management industry plays in supporting the global economy.

The IA’s 250 members manage £9.1 trillion of assets, £4.5 trillion of which is managed on behalf of overseas clients. The UK is one of the largest hubs for investment management worldwide, second only in size to the US. SWFI is a globally recognised investor research platform, sharing key insights on sovereign wealth funds, pensions, endowments, superannuation funds, central banks and other long-term institutional investors. The platform provides insights into asset allocation, deal flows, and capital deployment across more than $30 trillion in assets under management globally.

SWFI and the IA are joining forces for two events in London this June, which will see international investors flock to the UK’s capital.

The IA will be participating in SWFI’s Global Wealth Conference, taking place in London on 17-19 June 2025. This year’s GWC explores how institutional investors are adapting their investment strategies in an evolving landscape. Discussions include the role of institutional capital in bridging funding gaps for emerging technologies, scaling next-generation digital infrastructure, enhancing the attractive life sciences sector and meeting ambitious clean energy targets.

SWFI will also be supporting the IA’s involvement in the UK Government-backed Global Investment Management Summit 2025 (GIMS), taking place Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 June at the iconic Guildhall in London. GIMS will see leading figures from across the UK investment management industry coming together to showcase the sector to international investors. It provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate the expertise of the UK investment management industry to a global audience, highlighting the critical role the industry plays in supporting the global economy.

Jack Knight, Deputy CEO of the Investment Association, commented: “The IA’s partnership with SWFI is an exciting opportunity to showcase how the UK is shaping the future of global investment. We look forward to working with SWFI on both the Global Wealth Conference and Global Investment Management Summit in June, in what is set to be an exciting month for welcoming international investors to London.”

Michael Maduell, President, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute: “We’re pleased to partner with the Investment Association to highlight the UK’s pivotal role in global capital markets. These events bring together long-term institutional investors from around the world to explore where capital is heading from digital infrastructure to climate innovation. London has long served as a bridge between global capital and opportunity, and we’re proud to contribute to this important exchange at both the Global Wealth Conference and the Global Investment Management Summit this June.”