IMAS had the pleasure of hosting a sharing session featuring esteemed representatives from the UK’s Investment Association, including Chief Executive Chris Cummings and Head of Trade and Investment Richard Normington. The session provided our members with valuable insights into the evolving UK investment landscape, particularly in light of recent elections and the government’s push for growth-focused initiatives.
Moderated by Gwee Siew Ping from our Risk & Performance Committee, the discussion covered several key topics, including the modernization of UK pension schemes and anticipated structural reforms designed to promote sustainable economic growth. A significant focus was placed on the vital role of financial literacy, especially among younger generations, in encouraging better saving and investment practices.
Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, The Investment Association
Chris joined the IA in 2016 from TheCityUK, which he set up and ran as CEO for seven years. He sits on the Treasury’s Asset Management Taskforce, the Board of EFAMA (European Fund & Asset Management Association) and is the President of IIFA (International Investment Funds Association). He is also Chairman of Just Finance Foundation. He was previously a member of the FCA’ Regulatory Decisions Committee and the FCO’s Diplomatic Excellence Panel.
Richard Normington, Head of Trade & Investment, The Investment Association
Richard Normington serves as the Head of Trade & Investment at The Investment Association since January 2017. Normington has held various roles including Senior Policy Adviser focused on International and Brexit issues. Additionally, Normington is a member of the Financial Services Expert Trade Advisory Group at HM Treasury and participated in the Investment Expert Trade Advisory Group for the Department for International Trade until January 2024. Prior to these roles, Normington was the Head of North America, Infrastructure & Energy at TheCityUK and held senior positions at International Financial Services, Freedom-1215, and the International Democrat Union, where responsibilities included policy formulation and managing political relationships. Normington also served as Head of the International Office for the Conservative Party, advising on foreign affairs and inter-party relations. Normington holds a B.A. (Hons) in History from UCL.
Event details:
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: IMAS Office, 3 Phillip Street, Royal Group Building #07-01 Singapore 048693
If you have any queries, please contact the IMAS Secretariat at +65 6223 9353 or at joline_tan@imas.org.sg.
