Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Investment Management Solutions
AXA Investment Management UK is a responsible investor, business and employer, committed to delivering long-term value through client-centric investing. With a strong heritage in asset management, we provide a comprehensive range of investment solutions that balance impact with risk-adjusted returns. Our approach leverages deep expertise and a global platform, enabling investors to navigate evolving markets with confidence. Integrating ESG factors into investment strategies is central to our fiduciary duty and aligns with our belief that sustainability drives lasting value.As a responsible business, we prioritise financial performance while contributing positively to our clients, people and communities. Our culture fosters collaboration and expertise development, ensuring we meet the evolving expectations of stakeholders. The AXA IM for Progress Monitor tracks our net zero goals through eight strategically important metrics, demonstrating our commitment to transparent climate action. Through structured governance and active stewardship, we aim to deliver outcomes that benefit clients while addressing interconnected risks in a changing world.
Services
Fixed Income
Equities
Multi-Asset
Alternatives
Climate-Aware Investing
ESG Integration
Fund Management
Impact Investing
Pension Solutions
Wealth Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of expertise in responsible investment strategies
- Our ESG integration approach aligns with fiduciary duty and sustainability goals
- We provide a global platform with local market expertise
- Our client-centric approach focuses on long-term value creation
- We maintain transparent governance and active stewardship practices
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Fixed Income
Our fixed income solutions offer diversified investment opportunities across global credit markets. We specialise in strategies like unconstrained fixed income, high yield bonds and climate-aware credit investing. These solutions aim to deliver consistent income with varying risk profiles, incorporating ESG factors and transition pathways to net zero.
Equity Investments
We provide comprehensive equity investment strategies covering global technology, biotechnology and healthcare sectors. Our active management approach focuses on identifying market disrupters and leaders through fundamental research, delivering long-term capital growth while maintaining responsible investing principles.
Responsible Investing
Our responsible investing framework integrates ESG factors across all asset classes, with dedicated strategies in green bonds, social bonds and biodiversity-focused investments. We offer SFDR-compliant funds with 80% of core AUM classified as Article 8 or 9, supporting clients' sustainability objectives without compromising financial performance.
Multi-Asset Strategies
We develop tailored multi-asset solutions combining fixed income, equities and alternatives to meet specific client goals. Our strategies include cashflow-driven investing for pension schemes and diversified risk-balanced approaches, incorporating both traditional and alternative asset classes through a unified framework.
Alternative Investments
Our alternatives offering covers structured finance, real assets and impact-focused strategies. Through AXA IM Prime, we provide private capital solutions and GP stake investments, expanding clients' opportunities beyond traditional markets while maintaining rigorous risk management standards.
People
James Norden
Head of UK Wholesale
With over 20 years in asset management, James leads UK distribution for AXA IM, focusing on institutional clients and wealth managers. He brings deep market knowledge and client relationship expertise.
Simon King
Sales Director
Simon manages key relationships with wealth managers and financial advisers across the UK. His extensive experience in financial services supports clients in selecting appropriate investment strategies.
Herschel Pant
Head of Global Consultants Relations
Herschel leads institutional client relationships globally, working with pension funds and consultants to implement responsible investment solutions tailored to client-specific needs.
Paul Jeffries
Institutional Sales, Alternatives
Paul specialises in alternative investments, helping institutional clients access structured finance and real asset opportunities that complement traditional portfolios.
Jamie Wynn-Williams
Senior Media Relations Manager
Jamie leads media and communications for AXA IM UK, ensuring clear messaging about our investment approaches and responsible investing initiatives to key stakeholders.
Questions
What sustainability credentials do your investment funds have?
80% of AXA IM Core AUM are SFDR Article 8 or 9 funds, with dedicated sustainable finance strategies across asset classes including green bonds and biodiversity-focused investments.
How do you integrate ESG factors into investment decisions?
ESG integration is embedded across all investment processes, with dedicated specialists and proprietary frameworks assessing material environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities.
What investment solutions are available for pension schemes?
We offer cashflow-driven investing solutions and bespoke credit strategies, including our successful Sterling Buy and Maintain Credit platform, tailored to pension fund requirements.
How can investors track your net zero progress?
Our Progress Monitor tracks eight key metrics with interim targets towards our 2050 net zero commitment, covering emissions reduction, sustainable finance and business operations.
What protection measures exist against investment fraud?
We actively warn clients about fraud attempts through regular communications and provide specific verification procedures for legitimate contact channels and transactions.
