The Platforms Association represents the UK’s retail investment platforms sector – the critical digital infrastructure connecting millions of investors with sophisticated wealth management solutions. Representing over £1.4 trillion in UK retail assets under administration, we are the essential voice for an industry at the forefront of democratising access to investment services.
To be the unified voice of the UK investment platforms industry, driving excellence through collaboration, advocacy and innovation while ensuring our members can deliver superior outcomes for millions of UK investors.
A thriving platforms ecosystem where innovation flourishes, regulatory frameworks enable rather than constrain and investors benefit from world-class digital wealth management solutions that democratise access to sophisticated investment services.
The Platforms Association has rapidly established itself as the pre-eminent representative body for retail investment platforms across the UK.
Our members span the full spectrum of the platforms ecosystem – from direct-to-consumer and adviser platforms to institutional services, trading platforms and emerging digital wealth providers.
Unlike broader financial services associations, we focus exclusively on the unique operational, regulatory and technological challenges facing platforms. We represent the essential distribution infrastructure that connects asset managers with end investors, championing the sector’s role in transforming how individuals access and manage their wealth.
Collective action delivers outcomes no single platform could achieve alone. We bring diverse perspectives together to find common ground and drive industry-wide progress.
We champion technological advancement and operational excellence, supporting members as they push boundaries in digital wealth management.
We ensure the platforms voice is heard where it matters most – shaping policy, regulation and industry standards that affect our members and the investors they serve.
We maintain the highest standards of professionalism and governance, building trust with regulators, policymakers and stakeholders across the financial services landscape.
Investment platforms play a vital role in the UK’s financial ecosystem, providing the digital infrastructure that enables efficient, accessible and transparent wealth management.
As the sector continues to evolve – with trading platforms transitioning into comprehensive wealth management services and new digital-first entrants transforming the landscape – a strong, unified industry voice has never been more important.
The Platforms Association ensures this voice is heard, championing policies and practices that benefit both our members and the millions of UK investors who depend on platforms to build their financial futures.
