Welcome to the IA

What we do

We’re the trade association and industry voice for UK investment managers.

We champion the investment management industry

The UK investment management industry plays a major role in the economy, helping millions of individuals and families achieve their life goals by helping grow their investments (mainly through workplace pensions). In fact, 84% of UK households use an investment manager’s services (knowingly or unknowingly). The industry also invests, billions of pounds in companies and the financing of transport networks, hospitals, schools and housing projects. The industry supports 124,800 jobs in the UK, including 13,100 in Scotland. It’s the largest industry of its kind in Europe, and the second largest in the world, after America. 

Our members range from small, independent UK investment firms to Europe-wide and global players. Collectively, they manage over £9.1 trillion of assets on behalf of their clients in the UK and around the world. That is 10% of the £95 trillion global assets under management. We act as their voice and represent their interests to policymakers and regulators, and help explain to the wider world what the industry does. 

We help our member firms become better businesses 

We want our members to achieve the best results for their customers, both in the UK and internationally. To do this, we lead learning, training and development initiatives to ensure compliance with the law and industry best practice – all while attracting a more diverse workforce into the industry. We also consult widely with members on issues affecting the industry, such as market trends, new technology, and data use.

Our Expertise

At the IA we are committed to serving our members, embracing new ideas and striving for excellence. We are inclusive, considerate and act with integrity in all we do. We have 6 key Policy divisions, covering every aspect of the investment management industry.