The UK's offer The largest centre for asset management outside the US £10.3tn 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 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 three top European countries (France, Germany and Switzerland) combined. The UK houses 1,100 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 the Mubadala. The UK’s offering for global asset owners and managers Global Investment Futures Global Investment Futures 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 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 What does the UK offer? 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 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 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. Leading ESG globally Sustainable and responsible investment (S&RI) funds managed in the UK grew 62% year-on-year to £89bn in 2021. 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 CDPQ CDPQ Partner Story Aberdeen Standard Investments Aberdeen Standard Investments Partner Story BNP Paribas BNP Paribas Partner story Smart Pension Smart Pension 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 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. Innovation is what we do - creating an inspirational ecosystem where you can thrive. 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