| Abbreviation | IA |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Investment Management Association |
| Formation | 2001 (2001) |
| Type | Trade association |
| Purpose | Representing the Investment management industry |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Training to ensure compliance with regulation, providing industry best practise and representing member to policy makers. |
| Membership | 250 (2021) |
| Website | www.theinvestmentassociation.org |
The Investment Association (IA) is a British trade association that represents the investment management industry in the United Kingdom.[1]
As of 2016[update], there were over 250 corporate members.
History
The Association of Unit Trust and Investment Funds (AUTIF) was established in 1959. In 1993 it merged with the Fund Managers Association to form the Investment Management Association (IMA).[2]
From 2017 to 2025, the IA hosted the Public Register of executive compensation and shareholder revolts at annual general meetings to help curb "abuses and excess". In 2025, the Labour government ordered its discontinuance to cut red tape as the information was also available through the UK Corporate Governance Code, though not so easy to access.[3][4]
Renaming
In 2015, the trade body was renamed The Investment Association, following the merger between the IMA and the Investment Affairs division of the Association of British Insurers.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Investment Management Association: Private Company Information - Bloomberg". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ Martin Jaouni. "Investments Options For Expats". fundingsouq.com. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ Hoggett, Julia (2023). "We need a constructive discussion on the UK's approach to executive compensation". London Stock Exchange Group. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ Makortoff, Kalyeena (25 December 2025). "End of shareholder revolt register 'will help UK firms bury pay controversies'". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ^ "IMA rebrands as The Investment Association". investmentweek.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
External links
- Official website
