APFI is dedicated to the advancement of the interests of professional fund investors and voicing the collective perspective of its members on key topics and trends within the global asset management industry. Founded in 2011, the Association of Professional Fund Investors was created by and for its membership. It enables professional fund investors to share ideas, ensure best practices and network with their peers.
At its core, APFI serves as a forum for its members to drive the development and the exchange of global best practices in the areas of research, analysis, due diligence and selection of asset management products. APFI seeks to build strong collegiate relationships among its members through a global networking framework. APFI advances the voice and perspective of the professional investor to industry dialogues on product development, regulatory and distribution topics concerning the global asset management industry.
APFI strives to enhance the competitiveness and overall quality of asset management products in the marketplace through its members continuously demanding exceptional quality from asset managers. Further, APFI seeks to ensure first class client servicing, reporting and transparency from asset managers.
APFI believes that the inclusion of the investors’ viewpoint is crucial to the sustainable growth of the asset management industry. APFI acts to ensure the continued recognition of the importance of professional fund investors and advance their role within the asset management industry.
APFI is independent of commercial interests and is owned and controlled entirely by its members.