The UK's offer The largest centre for asset management outside the US £12.1tn of assets under managementA truly international market: 51% (£5.1tn) of assets under management are managed for overseas investorsAn international hub for sustainable investment opportunities Ideally placed to manage investment With a favourable time zone and language, a thriving financial and professional services ecosystem and a diverse talent pool, the UK is the gateway to global capital. The UK is the world’s largest asset management centre outside the US, with more assets under management (AUM) than the next two top European countries (France and Switzerland) combined. The UK houses 1,000 asset management firms, the largest number in Europe. This shows the dense cluster of expertise and diversity of services the UK has to offer. The UK also attracts global institutional investors to operate in. London houses the highest number of overseas offices of sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds, such as Temasek, AustralianSuper, CPP Investments and Mubadala. office for investment: financial services The UK’s offer for asset management The UK’s offer for asset management The UK is a top choice for international investors Over half (51%) of total assets managed in the UK are managed on behalf of overseas clients. £12.1tn assets under management in the UK - second only to the US 35% of all European assets are managed in the UK, significantly more than any other European country £480bn assets are managed in Scotland equivalent to 5% of UK total assets. 69% of UK-managed assets sit within overseas-domiciled funds AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest pension scheme, helping its members to achieve their best financial position in retirement by delivering robust long term investment returns. We spoke to Damian Moloney, Head of Investments, International, about the fund’s plans for the future and the benefits of having an office in the UK. Read more What does the UK offer? An unrivalled access to top talent, proximity to clients and major global companies and a world-leading financial centre. Read our case study with Managed Funds Association on how they support alternative asset managers around the globe. International reach The UK is a pre-eminent asset management centre for global investors with £5.1tn managed on behalf of overseas clients International reach A deep talent pool In London alone, 33,600 people work in the asset management sector A deep talent pool Thriving ecosystem Many global managers and institutional investors have their European headquarters in London Thriving ecosystem Europe's biggest asset management centre The Investment Association's Asset Management Survey shows that the UK remains Europe’s biggest asset management centre, and that European clients continue to account for the majority (59%) of its overseas client assets. The UK’s share of the European market is more than the next two top European countries (France and Switzerland) combined. Find out more from the IA's survey An international hub for sustainable investment Global sustainable investments under management are set to reach $35tn by 2030, with Europe predicted to be the largest driver of demand for ESG investment. London ranks second in the Global Green Finance Index and offers deep expertise and a wide array of sustainable investment opportunities. And with an estimated growth of £50bn annually required to meet its net zero commitment, the UK offers plenty of investment opportunities in net zero projects. Leading ESG globally Sustainable and responsible investment (S&RI) funds managed in the UK reached £104bn in 2024. Leading ESG globally Integrating sustainability As of the end of 2024, there were 433 responsible investment funds. Integrating sustainability Partner Story CDPQ CDPQ Partner Story Aware Super Aware Super Partner Story abrdn abrdn Partner story Findlay Park Findlay Park See more Case Studies "We established our European base in London in 2016. The benefits of an on-the-ground presence in London have certainly been realised – access to talent, increased investment opportunities, and being part of a mature and substantial investment and financial ecosystem." Damian Moloney, Head of Investments, International AustralianSuper 1 Need more information? The City of London Corporation London & Partners Great Campaign TheCityUK Innovate Finance Association for Foreign Banks Association of British Insurers The Investment Association AFME UK Finance