Originally established by the British Crown, we can trace our roots back to 1749, and have provided financial services from our London base since 1833. This long history of commitment to excellence means we have an extensive network of global partners and the expertise to deliver strong and consistent returns and enhanced client experience.
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CENTRAL BANKS

We specialise in the management of central bank reserves. We work with over 30 central banks globally, separately offering investment management and banking services, respectively. CAIM offers comprehensive investment solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs, and structure portfolios to maximise expected returns while constraining downside risk.

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

We manage bespoke investment grade fixed income portfolios for commercial banks and other financial institutions, according to each individual client’s liquidity, return, risk and even accounting preferences.

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PENSION FUNDS AND SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS

We manage custom multi-asset portfolios combining fixed income and equity strategies for institutions with relatively higher return objectives and risk tolerance. We provide advisory on multi-asset portfolio design and implementation, and tailor investment solutions to client requirements.

Our History

1789

Our predecessor organization was originally established by the British Crown

1833

The first joint agents general for crown colonies were appointed by the British government to manage grants, raise capital and provide procurement services

1870

Began raising capital by floating bonds on the London securities market

1930

By 1930 Crown Agents had raised £450m for its clients through more than 200 loans

1950

The rules governing Crown Agents’ client base were relaxed, allowing relationships with fully independent countries – Iraq becoming the first

1960

Managed the world’s first sovereign wealth fund

1971

Crown Agents appointed by DFID to provide management, administration and banking services for disbursement of UK Aid

1989

Crown Agents Financial Services Limited was established to act as a banker to Crown Agents and its clients

2006

Crown Agents Financial Services Limited changes name to Crown Agents Bank and Crown Agents Asset Management changes name to Crown Agents Investment Management Limited

2014

Crown Agents Bank appointed to panel of 20 banks authorised to arrange and administer loans under UK Export Finance’s £3billion Direct Lending Facility

2016

Acquired by funds advised by Helios Investment Partners

2017

Launch of Crown Agents Bank’s FX trading platform, EMpowerFX

2023

Acquired by Momentum Global Investment Management