Harnessing the power of Investors & Issuers to enhance the effectiveness of UK Markets

Our Aim

The Investor & Issuer Forum (I&IF) was established in late 2024 to bring together senior leaders – asset owners, investors and companies with a broad spectrum of expertise to address the practical challenges shaping the UK equity investment chain.

Its aim is simple: to improve how the system functions in practice by enhancing the effectiveness of interactions across the chain, reducing friction, and supporting better-informed decision-making in pursuit of long-term sustainable value creation.

Improving how the UK equity market works in practice is a shared responsibility. We often have more alignment across the investment chain than we realise – the challenge is making that work. The I&IF exists to support this, working with the market to improve how the system functions day to day.

Sallie Pilot
Managing Director, The Investor & Issuer Forum

Why the I&IF Matters

As market practitioners, we understand the responsibility to lead the charge in improving our marketplace.

The I&IF is dedicated to:

Strengthening Relationships

Building strong, productive relationships between issuers and investors.

Driving Actionable Initiatives

Focusing on practical steps that lead to real market improvements.

Reducing Market Friction

Bringing together market participants to streamline interactions and reduce barriers.

Enhancing Market Value

Contributing to the creation of more effective and valuable UK equity markets.

Experienced Leadership

Our work is guided by a steering group of industry leaders from across the ecosystem to build the most effective marketplace.

This group plays a critical role in:

Shaping the Debate

Ensuring discussions are focused and impactful.

Providing Leadership

Offering direction and guidance to drive meaningful change.

Hearing Every Voice

We ensure that every stakeholder has the opportunity to contribute and be heard in pursuit of constructive action.

Vision for the Future

In the first three years, the I&IF will operate within the existing Investor Forum CIC infrastructure, supported by sponsorship.

By 2028, based on proven demand and measurable impact, we will develop a long-term business model, ensuring sustainable impact that drives lasting impact.

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And help shape the future of the UK equity markets.

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