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Regulatory Policy and Compliance
Ensuring firms adhere to rules, guidelines, and regulations, maintaining market integrity and consumer protection....
Brexit
The UK's departure from the EU, requiring regulatory adjustments to ensure financial stability and consumer protection....
Consumer Duty
Consumer Duty requires firms to act in the best interests of customers, ensuring fair outcomes and clear communication....
Customer Vulnerability
Where consumers may be more susceptible to harm, requiring firms to provide fair treatment, support, and tailored services....
Data Protection
Safeguarding data through secure processing, compliance with regulations, transparency, and preventing misuse or unauthorised access....
Financial Crime
Protecting against activities like fraud, money laundering, and market abuse, threatening financial system integrity and consumer protection....
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
The UK’s statutory compensation scheme for customers of UK authorised financial services firms. It can step in to pay compensation if a firm is unable, or likely to be unable,...
Future of Advice
Evolving financial advice models, ensuring accessibility, affordability, and consumer protection in changing markets....
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Regulation (MiFID/MIFIR)
Regulation to enhance financial markets transparency, investor protection, and improving trading practices across financial sectors....
Pensions
The increasingly complex pension landscape for firms as they navigate a changing regulatory environment....
Product Disclosure
PRIIPs (Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products) ensuring transparent, standardised information for retail investors on investment products....
Retail Disclosure Framework
Providing clear, accurate information to consumers about financial products, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making....
Senior Managers Certification Regime (SMCR)
SMCR (Senior Managers and Certification Regime) ensures accountability, clarifies roles, and enhances individual responsibility within financial services firms....
Sustainable Finance and ESG
Integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decisions to promote long-term positive impact....
Talent, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (TIDE)
Find out more to see how PIMFA is committed to promoting Talent, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (TIDE) in our industry....
Public Affairs
Managing relationships with stakeholders, including government, regulators, and the public, to help shape policy and regulatory outcomes....
Operations
Firm’s internal processes, systems, and controls, ensuring efficient, secure, compliant, and resilient operational functions....
Advisers' Sustainabilty Group
Industry-led working group to focus on enhancing sustainable finance capabilities within the financial advice sector....
DFM Connect
DFM Connect is a group of authorised firms providing discretionary investment management services to financial advisers and their clients....
UK Platform Group
An independent group of retail platforms working together to drive positive change. Run by platform firms, for platform firms....
Talent, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Promoting talent, a diverse workforce, and creating inclusive environments....
Leading Lights Forum
The PIMFA Leading Lights Forum brings together talented young people from across our member firms who conduct primary research focusing on current hot topics impacting us all across our industry....
PIMFA Wealthtech
PIMFA's FinTech platform and digital marketplace created to drive innovation and enhance collaboration between FinTechs and the wealth management and financial advice sector....
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups for our member firms to discuss and examine key topics within our industry....
Guides
See a range of Guides to support our member firms covering different topics....
Thought Leadership
Engaging with stakeholders to shape policies, providing insights and promoting informed industry discussions....
Response Papers
PIMFA responds on behalf of our membership to regulator and government consultations. We do this via feedback and discussion with member firms via our committees, working groups....
make it. Campaign
Our 'make it' campaign is dedicated to changing perceptions and encouraging an exciting and diverse mix of new talent into our industry....
Events & Learning
PIMFA Events
Connect, collaborate and celebrate with PIMFA Events. From insightful webinars and thought-provoking symposiums to prestigious awards and vibrant networking opportunities, our events bring the wealth management and financial advice community...
PIMFA Learning
Elevate your expertise with PIMFA Learning Events - dynamic, industry-focused training designed to empower financial professionals. Stay ahead with cutting-edge insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities tailored for your growth....
PIMFA Learning Programmes
PIMFA Learning provides expert-led courses and resources to help you develop skills and stay compliant in the wealth management and financial advice industry.”...
Podcasts
Short, deep dive conversations with experts on the topics that matter most to you....
Webinars on Demand
View our past webinars on demand....
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues such...
Get Involved
Take an active role in shaping the industry's future. Whether you're looking to attend, sponsor, exhibit, or speak, PIMFA Events offer unparalleled opportunities to connect, share insights, and make an...
Industry Events
Stay informed and engaged with PIMFA's Industry Events. Discover a curated selection of conferences, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities hosted by industry leaders. Stay ahead of trends, gain fresh insights...
News
Indices
Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series
The Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series is a set of indices designed to represent the performance of a diversified portfolio of assets that are relevant to private investors....
Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series
The Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series is a collection of five composite indices designed to mirror the performance of multi-asset strategies employed by UK wealth management firms....
About Us
About PIMFA
PIMFA is the voice of the UK’s personal wealth services sector. PIMFA champions a culture of financial health for all and represents and supports providers of wealth management services, financial...
PIMFA Staff
PIMFA's staff cover a variety of aspects at PIMFA from expert technical guidance to membership support and much more....
PIMFA Board
PIMFA’s Board governs the workings and strategic direction of PIMFA led by our Chairman, Lord Deben, and CEO, Liz Field. It consists of leading senior figures from a representative...
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues...
PIMFA Plus
PIMFA Plus offers our full and associate member firms a suite of valuable services and curated products at bespoke rates from specialised partners that work with PIMFA....
Advisers' Sustainability Group
PIMFA provide the Secretariat to the FCA's industry-led working group to focus on enhancing sustainable finance capabilities within the financial sector....
UK Platform Group
An independent group of retail platforms working together to drive positive change. Run by platform firms, for platform firms....
Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability
Sustainable Finance & ESG is an area of strategic focus for PIMFA making sure we are championing a high standard for our future....
Annual Report
PIMFA’s annual report is a review of our purpose, activity and key achievements over our membership year which runs from 1st June to 31st May....
PIMFA Members
PIMFA's membership is on a corporate level. We represent both full and associate member firms. See who our member firms are....
PIMFA Careers
Job opportunities at PIMFA....
Find a Firm
Use our online directory to find a PIMFA member firm who can help you manage your money, buy and sell shares and access financial advice....
About Our Industry
Our industry helps people navigate the difficult financial decisions needed throughout the stages of their life. These professionals provide valuable expertise and support. ...
PIMFA Members
PIMFA's membership is on a corporate level. We represent both full and associate member firms. See who our member firms are....
PIMFA Plus
PIMFA Plus offers our full and associate member firms a suite of valuable services and curated products at bespoke rates from specialised partners that work with PIMFA....
PIMFA Groups
PIMFA Groups consist of committees, forums, briefings and working groups which provide an opportunity for individuals from our member firms to discuss relevant topics within our industry and examine issues...
PIMFA WealthTech
PIMFA Wealthtech develops new concepts and promotes the latest technologies for the benefit of our members....
Find a Firm
Use our online directory to find a PIMFA member firm who can help you manage your money, buy and sell shares and access financial advice....
Want to Collaborate?
Get in touch if you would like to collaborate with us in any of these areas. ...
Contact Us
All the details you will need to contact PIMFA....

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Used properly, an index series can provide a useful perspective in the world of stocks and shares to compare portfolio performance. PIMFA provides the methodology for the Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series and Equity Risk Index Series and you can find out more information here.

PIMFA and BWC Benchmarking sign agreement to develop new member benchmarking proposition

PIMFA has signed an agreement with BWC Benchmarking to develop a new benchmarking and business insight service for PIMFA member firms.
Published: June 11, 2026
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Further Information Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series

Further Information Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series
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Further Information – Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series

Further Information - Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series
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Current Asset Allocation – Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series

Each of these portfolios contains different proportions of UK equities, international equities, bonds, cash and alternatives to reflect the investment aims of UK wealth managers. The changes in their values (i.e. the movement up or down of the UK shares, international shares, bonds etc) are represented by the movements of the related indices.
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Indices

PIMFA provides the methodology for the Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series and Equity Risk Index Series. Both of these index series are designed to represent their respective weightings, show returns of selected multi-asset-class strategies and are used as benchmarks to compare the performance and returns of private client investment portfolios.
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Recent/Historic Asset Allocations (Equity Risk Index Series)

See details of recent and historic asset allocation changes to the Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series and other useful resources.
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Recent/Future Historic Asset Allocations (Private Investor Index Series)

View recent/historic asset allocations for the Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series.
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Current Asset Allocation – Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series

Each of these portfolios contains different proportions of UK equities, international equities, bonds, cash and alternatives to reflect the investment aims of UK wealth managers. The changes in their values (i.e. the movement up or down of the UK shares, international shares, bonds etc) are represented by the movements of the related indices.
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Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series

This index series has been in existence since 1997 (under different names) and consists of five composite indexes  and includes weightings of Equities, Fixed Income, Real Estate, Cash and Alternatives.
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Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series

This series was launched on 1st November 2019 following the changing demands of the market and our members. It consists of five composite indices and includes weightings of equities, bonds, real estate and “alternative” investments based on the strategic asset allocations (SAA) of PIMFA member firms grouped by the percentage of equities held in the strategies.
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PII Asset Allocation Changes (Decided 01.11.2017) Implemented on 01.12.2017

PII Asset Allocation Changes (Decided 01.11.2017) Implemented on 01.12.2017

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026
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PII Asset Allocation Changes (decided 09.11.23) no changes

PII Asset Allocation Changes (decided 09.11.23) no changes

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026
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PII Weight Changes (decided 08.05.25) Implemented 02.06.25

PII Weight Changes (decided 08.05.25) Implemented 02.06.25

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026
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PIMFA Queries Compendium

This Queries Compendium represents PIMFA’s first publication bringing together a selection of the queries raised by our member firms over the past two years. The queries encompass a wide range of regulatory and operational topics, and we have included those that remain most pertinent and of continuing value to our membership.

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 2, 2026
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New Morningstar PIMFA Index Series’

All relevant resources will be posted here as they become available during the transition for PIMFA member firms only, please do not share outside of your firm.
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