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The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) is the global representative of the alternative investment industry, with around 2,100 corporate members in over 60 countries. AIMA’s fund manager members collectively manage more than US$3 trillion in hedge fund and private credit assets.

AIMA draws upon the expertise and diversity of its membership to provide leadership in industry initiatives such as advocacy, policy and regulatory engagement, educational programmes and sound practice guides. AIMA works to raise media and public awareness of the value of the industry.

AIMA set up the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) to help firms focused in the private credit and direct lending space. The ACC currently represents over 250 members that manage over US$1 trillion of private credit assets globally. 

AIMA is committed to developing skills and education standards and is a co-founder of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation (CAIA) – the first and only specialised educational standard for alternative investment specialists. AIMA is governed by its Council (Board of Directors).

The Association of Real Estate Funds represents the investment capital behind the UK’s buildings. From offices to shops and factories to homes, our members own, manage and maintain essential economic and social assets. Whether through pension funds, insurance vehicles, savings accounts or charities our members in turn represent investors, the savings and investments of millions of people. We serve both members and society by bringing the industry together, to share ideas and best practice, to overcome shared challenges, explore opportunities, and to represent it to policymakers.  For more information, visit us at https://www.aref.org.uk/.

The IA champions UK investment management to support British savers, investors and businesses.

Our 250 members collectively manage £8.8 trillion on behalf of clients in the UK and around the world.

Our mission is to make investment better. Better for clients, so they achieve their financial goals. Better for companies, so they get the capital they need to grow. And better for the economy, so everyone prospers.

UK Finance is the collective voice for the banking and finance industry. Representing around 300 member firms across the industry, we act to enhance competitiveness, support customers and facilitate innovation. We work for and on behalf of our members to promote a safe, transparent and innovative banking and finance industry. We offer research, policy expertise, thought leadership and advocacy in support of our work. We provide a single voice for a diverse and competitive industry. Our operational activity enhances members’ own services in situations where collective industry action adds value.