John Allan

Director of Innovation & Operations at The Investment Association

John is responsible for the regulatory policy and fintech work of the UK asset management trade body. The Innovation & Operations Unit aims to build the industry’s innovation capacity through IA policy development on technological change, DLT, crypto and AI, as well as promoting fund modernisation and supporting firms on operational policy including resiliency and cyber security.

The Engine connects best-in-class FinTech innovators to forward-looking investment managers to transform how the world invests.

The Investment Association is the trade body and industry voice for UK investment managers. We champion the investment management industry, which plays a major role in the UK and global economy and helps millions of individuals and families achieve their life goals by helping grow their investments.