UK Alternative Investment Fund Managers

List of FCA-Authorised & Registered UK AIFMs

A Q1 2026 snapshot of the complete population of 1,272 UK Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs). Population segmented by regulatory classification (Full-Scope, Small Authorised, Small Registered), permitted investment activities, controlled function distribution, legal form, regulatory vintage, region, appointed representative count, S21 approver status, and other key attributes.

Version Date:

Q1 2026

Next Update:

Q2 2026

Data Format:

Excel, One-Off

Delivery:

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Page Content: This page provides a visual overview of the core categories of the dataset, followed by the data dictionary and dataset access details.

1. Overview of UK AIFM Dataset

2. Data Dictionary

3. Download Dataset

1.

Overview of UK AIFM Dataset

A visual summary that highlights the key aspects of this dataset.

1.1

Population Size

1,272

UK AIFMs

There are 1,272 total UK AIFMs as at Q1 2026 based on the number of FCA-authorised and registered regulated entities.

Population Change: [Q4 2025: 1,284]  →  [Q1 2026: 1,272]

Net:  −12 [Additions: 8 | Scope exits: 20]

1. UK AIFMD: The Regulatory Framework That Governs UK AIFMs

2. AIFM: The Regulated Entities That Manage Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)

1.2   Full-Scope AIFMs Comprise 54% of the Sector

Description: The UK AIFM population totals 1,272 firms. Full-scope AIFMs form the majority with 681 firms (53.5%), subject to the full obligations under the UK AIFM Regime. Small authorised AIFMs account for 458 firms (36%), opting into proportionate compliance for market access benefits. Small registered AIFMs comprise 133 firms (10.5%) under lighter registration with limited scope.

Methodology: AIFMs are identified and segmented by Part 4A “Managing an AIF” permissions, authorised/registered statuses and threshold limits, in line with FUND 1.3 of the FCA Handbook.

1. AUM Determines AIFM Classification & Obligations

2. Proposed UK AIFM Regime Reforms May Change Classification Criteria

1.3   80% of UK AIFMs are based in London

Description: London hosts 80% of UK AIFMs (1,017), with the rest spread across other regions. Scotland (50, 3.9%) and the South East (58, 4.6%) have the largest shares outside London, followed by smaller clusters in the North West (48, 3.8%) and East of England (28, 2.2%). Wales (3, 0.2%) and Northern Ireland (6, 0.5%) have fewer than ten firms each.

Methodology: Firms are mapped to the official 12 UK regions based on their postcode. The address of authorised firms is based on their Financial Services Register principal place of business, while registered firms are assigned regions based on their data availability from Companies House.

1.4   The Two AIFM Permission Types Highlight Diverging Business Models

Description: Of the 1,139 authorised UK AIFMs, the majority (1,040, or 91.3%) manage only unauthorised AIFs, a small fraction (27, or 2.4%) manage only authorised AIFs, and 72 (6.3%) manage both. This indicates a predominance of unauthorised fund management and a limited number of firms holding dual permissions.

Methodology: Count of firms that hold either of the two "Managing an AIF" permission types under Part 4A of FSMA. Registered AIFMs are excluded from these figures because they operate outside the authorised regime and do not hold Part 4A permissions.

1. Managing an authorised AIF

2. Managing an unauthorised AIF

1.5   Compliance & MLRO Top Senior Management Functions within UK AIFMs

Description: Most senior manager roles focus on regulatory and compliance responsibilities, with MLRO (SMF17) and Compliance Oversight (SMF16) being the most common. Core executive roles are also prevalent, while committee chairs and other senior management positions are less frequent, providing a comprehensive view of SMF distribution across all authorised AIFMs.

Methodology: Counts include only Senior Management Functions (SMFs) as defined under the SM&CR. Other roles, such as Certified Functions and Appointed Representative positions, are excluded.

Overview of Controlled Functions

2.

Data Dictionary

The dataset's list of data fields and their descriptions, structured by categories.

1. Firm Details

Field name	Type	Description
`frn`	int	FCA Firm Reference Number (e.g. 123467)
`name`	str	Firm’s legal name (e.g. ABC Ltd)
`class`	str	AIFM classification (Options: Full-Scope, Small Authorised, Small Registered)
`aif_permission`	str	Type of fund(s) the firm is authorised to manage (Managing an authorised AIF, Managing an unauthorised AIF, Both)
`status_aifm`	str	Authorisation status under AIFMD (Options: Authorised, Registered)
`status_firm`	str	Authorisation status under FCA (e.g. Authorised, Authorised – applied to cancel)
`status_effective_date`	date	Date the firm’s current `status_firm` became effective
`firm_type`	str	Firm's regulated type (e.g. Regulated)
`principal`	boolean	Indicates if the firm is a principal under the Appointed Representative regime. True = Principal, False = Not Principal
`appointed_rep_count`	int	Number of appointed representatives managed by the firm
`small_reg_cat`	str	Registration category of small registered AIFMs (e.g. EuVECA, Property AIFM, Internally Managed AIFM)
`employee_size`	str	Employee size group based on firm’s LinkedIn page (e.g. 1–10, 11–50, 51–200, etc.)
`website`	str	Firm’s corporate website URL (e.g. www.website.com)
`domain`	str	Domain of the website (e.g. example.com)
`linkedin`	str	Firm's LinkedIn company URL (e.g. www.linkedin.com/company/abc)

2. Investment Permissions

3. Senior Management Functions Count

4. Company Registration

5. Balance Sheet and P&L (Companies House)

6. Physical Address

3.

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Dataset Features

• 100% Firm Coverage: Comprehensive list of all 1,272 authorised and registered UK AIFMs.

• AIFM Classification: Segmentation of firms by regulatory class as Full-Scope, Small Authorised and Small Registered.

• Permitted Activities: Permissions held across AIFMD, UCITS & MiFID, plus S21 approver status and MiFID client types.

• Governance Structure: Visibility of leadership structure & depth through count of Senior Management Function roles.

• Company Structure: Company registration ID, legal form, incorporation & authorisation dates, region & key financials.

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Field name	Type	Description
`managing_authorised_aif`	boolean	Managing an authorised AIF
`managing_unauthorised_aif`	boolean	Managing an unauthorised AIF
`advising_on_investments`	boolean	Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
`arranging_investments`	boolean	Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
`dealing_as_agent`	boolean	Dealing in investments as agent
`dealing_as_principal`	boolean	Dealing in investments as principal
`establish_operate_wind_cis`	boolean	Establishing, operating or winding up a collective investment scheme
`making_arrangements`	boolean	Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
`managing_investments`	boolean	Managing investments
`p2p_advising`	boolean	Advising on P2P agreements
`safeguarding`	boolean	Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
`safeguarding_without_arranging`	boolean	Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
`ucits`	boolean	Managing a UK UCITS
`mifid_client_types`	str	MiFID client categories served (e.g. Eligible Counterparty, Professional, Retail)
`s21_approver`	boolean	Can approve financial promotions for unauthorised persons (True/False)
`s21_investment_types`	str	Investment types permitted for Section 21 approval (e.g. Units, Warrants, Debentures)

Field name	Type	Description
`cf_headcount`	int	Count of unique individuals holding controlled functions
`smf_headcount`	int	Count of unique individuals holding Senior Management Functions (SMFs)
`smf17_mlro`	int	Count of SMF17 Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
`smf16_compliance_oversight`	int	Count of SMF16 Compliance Oversight
`smf1_chief_executive`	int	Count of SMF1 Chief Executive
`smf3_executive_director`	int	Count of SMF3 Executive Director
`smf27_partner`	int	Count of SMF27 Partner
`smf9_chair_governing_body`	int	Count of SMF9 Chair of the Governing Body
`smf2_chief_finance`	int	Count of SMF2 Chief Finance
`smf24_chief_operations`	int	Count of SMF24 Chief Operations
`smf4_chief_risk`	int	Count of SMF4 Chief Risk
`smf18_other_overall`	int	Count of SMF18 Other Overall Responsibility
`smf5_head_internal_audit`	int	Count of SMF5 Head of Internal Audit
`smf7_group_entity_senior_mgr`	int	Count of SMF7 Group Entity Senior Manager
`smf12_chair_remuneration_comm`	int	Count of SMF12 Chair of the Remuneration Committee
`smf10_chair_risk_comm`	int	Count of SMF10 Chair of the Risk Committee
`smf11_chair_audit_comm`	int	Count of SMF11 Chair of the Audit Committee
`smf13_chair_nominations_comm`	int	Count of SMF13 Chair of the Nominations Committee
`smf14_senior_independent_director`	int	Count of SMF14 Senior Independent Director
`smf19_head_overseas`	int	Count of SMF19 Head of Overseas Branch/Head of Overseas

Field name	Type	Description
`chn`	str	Companies House Number
`ch_name`	str	Companies House Name
`ch_status`	str	Companies House Status (e.g. Active, Liquidation)
`ch_type`	str	Companies House Legal Form (e.g. LTD, LLP)
`date_of_creation`	date	Companies House Incorporation Date
`sic_codes`	str	Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes (e.g. 64999)

Field name	Type	Description
`turnover`	int	Reported turnover in GBP
`cash_in_bank`	int	Reported cash in bank in GBP
`total_assets`	int	Reported total assets in GBP (e.g. 1,500,000)
`total_liabilities`	int	Reported total liabilities in GBP (e.g. 900,000)
`net_assets`	int	Reported net assets in GBP
`debt_ratio`	float	Debt ratio = total liabilities ÷ total assets × 100 (e.g. 60)
`accounts_year_ended`	str	Financial year-end date (e.g. 31 Mar 2025)

Field name	Type	Description
`address_line_1`	str	Primary address line
`address_line_2`	str	Secondary address line (if applicable)
`address_line_3`	str	Additional address line (if applicable)
`postcode`	str	UK postcode
`area`	str	Local area/district (e.g. City of London)
`region`	str	UK region (Options: London, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Yorkshire & The Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, North East)
`country`	str	Country of registration (United Kingdom)

UK Alternative Investment Fund Managers

List of FCA-Authorised & Registered UK AIFMs

Population Size

Full-Scope AIFMs

Small Registered AIFMs

Small Authorised AIFMs

Data Dictionary

1. Firm Details

2. Investment Permissions

3. Senior Management Functions Count

4. Company Registration

5. Balance Sheet and P&L (Companies House)

6. Physical Address

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Dataset Features

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3. Methodology

4. Pricing Details

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3. Can I see a sample before buying?

4. How recent is the data?

5. What are the terms and licensing details?