Artemis Fund Managers and Brickwood Asset Management have become the latest fund groups to join The Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI), the largest group globally of independent investment managers, representing £722bn of assets under management (AUM).
This news closely follows the announcement that Baillie Gifford had become a member in August.
IIMI was recognised as Best Investment Management Industry Think Tank 2025 and Asset Management Advocacy Excellence Award 2025 at the UK Finance Awards this year. These awards, along with the continued growth in the membership, reflect the critical role of independent investment boutiques in the financial ecosystem.
Dani Hristova, CEO, IIMI said: “We are delighted to welcome two remarkable fund management firms, Artemis Fund Managers and Brickwood Asset Management to the membership. Both are extremely highly regarded, Brickwood as a truly dedicated value equities investment boutique, and Artemis as a leading active management house, offering a broad range of funds. We strongly believe that independent investment management firms are fundamental to the health and competitiveness of the asset management ecosystem, and we are proud to support a growing community of highly credible investment boutiques.
“Our new membership framework has offered larger, but resolutely independent, actively managed firms such as Artemis the assurance that they fit IIMI’s membership criteria perfectly.”
Claudia Ripley, CEO, Brickwood Asset Management said: “We are delighted to join The Independent Investment Management Initiative. This partnership underscores our commitment to championing independence and driving innovation within the investment management industry. By collaborating with like-minded boutiques, we strengthen our ability to deliver best in class solutions for our clients.”
Dylan Watts, Associate Director, Artemis Fund Managers said: “We are thrilled to join IIMI, an organisation that champions the best of independent fund management. We look forward to collaborating with like-minded firms and contributing to IIMI’s excellent work in shaping the future of our industry in 2026 and beyond.”
About the Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI):
Formerly known as the New City Initiative, IIMI is a think tank and advocacy group representing independent asset management firms. For more information, visit www.theiimi.org.
