The UK's offer The largest centre for asset management outside the US £11.6 trillion of assets under managementPioneers of sustainable and responsible investing - a key future trend for global asset managers A truly international market: 46% (£4.6tn) of assets under management are managed for overseas investors Ideally placed to manage money Spanning the trading hours of all the world's major financial centres, the UK is the world's biggest asset management centre outside the US, benefiting from a large and diverse pool of talent and significant numbers of domestic and international investors. Based on assets under management, the UK is bigger than the next three largest European countries combined. The UK has created a favourable environment for investment on the back of its commitment to the sector, close industry collaboration and encouragement of innovation. Download the factsheet The IMP+ACT Classification System (ICS) The IMP+ACT Classifcation System (ICS) makes it easy to compare different investment products on their environmental and social impact. This innovative technology platform has been created, in collaboration with industry, as a practical tool to accelerate progress towards mainstreaming sustainable investing in the UK and beyond. Read more The UK is a top choice for international investors Almost half (46%) of total assets managed in the UK are managed on behalf of overseas clients. £11.6tn assets under management in the UK - second only to the US 37% of all European assets are managed in the UK, significantly more than any other European country £700m assets are managed in Scotland equivalent to 7% of UK total assets. 65% of UK-managed assets sit within overseas-domiciled funds What does the UK offer asset managers? An unrivalled access to top talent, proximity to clients and major global companies and a world-leading financial centre. Watch our recent interview with Schroders and Ninety One to hear from both financial institutions about the opportunities available in the private asset and public markets for international investors. International reach The UK is a pre-eminent asset management centre for global investors with £4.6tn managed on behalf of overseas clients International reach A deep talent pool In London alone, 33,400 people work in the asset management sector A deep talent pool Big corporates on your doorstep Many global companies have their European headquarters in London Big corporates on your doorstep 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 larger than the combined total of France, Germany and Switzerland. Find out more from the IA's survey Pioneering sustainable investment Global assets under management incorporating environmental, social and governance mandates grew to $35.3tn in early 2020, a 15% increase since 2018, reflecting a long-term, and significant trend in the asset management industry. The UK pioneers sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) – UK managers with more than £7tn AUM are now signatories to the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Sustainable and responsible investment (S&RI) funds managed in the UK grew 62% year-on-year to £89bn in 2021. Leading ESG globally The UK has over 800 signatories to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), second only to the US. Leading ESG globally Integrating sustainability Close to 80% of the assets managed in the UK are subject to ESG stewardship activity. Integrating sustainability Partner Story China International Capital Corporation China International Capital Corporation Partner Story Aberdeen Standard Investments Aberdeen Standard Investments Partner Story BNP Paribas BNP Paribas Partner story Smart Pension Smart Pension See more Case Studies "London is a magnet to companies and international banks seeking to sell their products and services across the EU – its role, global influence and diversity are unmatched by any other city. It is an excellent centre from which to expand our EMEA presence more broadly, and our interaction with North America." Xinhan Xia, Chief Executive of China International Capital Corporation UK China International Capital Corporation 1 Everything you need The UK offers you everything you need to grow your business. We have a global outlook, which means we understand your business needs. The depth and breadth of our offer mean unparalleled opportunities for you to grow. 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