Investment Management Association (IMA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Investment Funds and Asset Management
Scope: National - United Kingdom
Formed: 2002
Members: 136
Address: 65 Kingsway, Holborn, London, WC2B 6TD, UK
Phone: 020 7831 0898
Fax: 020 7831 9975
Email: ima@investmentuk.org
Website: www.investmentuk.org

Description:

The IMA is the trade body for the UK’s £2800 billion asset management industry. The money our members manage is in a wide variety of investment vehicles including authorised investment funds, pension funds and stocks and shares ISAs.

Mission/Aims:

To foster the good reputation of the industry and to promote a legal, tax and regulatory environment which is appropriate for the needs of asset mangers and their customers.

Principal Activities:

The Association works with Government, regulators and other policy makers in the UK and across Europe. It also provides a centre for knowledge and understanding of investment management.

Member Benefits:

Commentary and intelligence on issues concerning the industry.
Opportunity to become a part of one of our many committees and working groups or to attend a number of open meetings.
Campaigning at a European level.
Chance to influence regulatory changes.
Access to IMA 'help-desk' facility.
Access to UK investment fund statistics.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Institutional Investment - What makes the business tick?
Understanding the business of Investment Fund Management Companies.

Verification Criteria:

The individual or firm will need to be listed on the FSA (Financial Services Authority) register of authorised persons.