Saving Matters

This year is proving to be yet another defining year for the global economy, humanity and the planet. The tragic war in Ukraine and a global energy shock are sparking a reassessment of macro scenarios amongst all market participants.

As frequent participants in FX markets our members are keen to ensure that FX markets function well and continue to serve the interests of investors.

How innovation in investment management is taking hold and how to unlock opportunities

When people think about investments, they often think of publicly traded stocks, such as shares that you might trade on a stock exchange.

Cyber security has always been, and continues to be, an important subject. It is not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ a cyber-attack will affect you.

While I am encouraged that we have seen progress, there is no doubt that there is still more to do to improve gender diversity in the investment management industry. As is the case in many industries, there are still too few women on our boards, executive teams and in senior roles.

Staying internationally competitive is core to the future success of UK investment management, and to retaining the boost that the industry currently gives to the wider economy.

The pandemic has, and will continue to shape the economy, society, and future working environment. At the IA, we recognise that the future of work is something our industry is working hard to navigate and create working models that are inclusive for all. To help support our members, we have collated the latest thinking from leading experts in investment management and beyond on what the future of work might look like. 

Savers invested £4.4 billion in March bringing the total net retail sales for the first quarter of 2021 to £10 billion. Whilst down on the exceptional £17 billion inflow seen in the final quarter of 2020, the Q1 total still represents healthy net sales and shows that savers remain confident in the fund market.