Who handles the UK relationship?
The department shown may hold shares, sponsor a public body, lead funding commitments or represent UK interests in a multilateral institution. These roles confer different powers.
20 institutions grouped by six lead departments or bodies. Institution records reviewed 16 September 2026. Governance explanations checked 21 September 2026.
BIIBritish International InvestmentUK owner
FCDO sets the strategy and investment parameters. The board and management take investment decisions.
IBRDInternational Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentUK shareholding
FCDO manages the UK financial interest. The UK has its own Executive Director office at the World Bank Group; institutional decisions are made through the multilateral boards.
IDAInternational Development AssociationUK membership and contributions
FCDO leads UK replenishment policy and contributions. UK representation is through the World Bank Group boards; votes follow replenishment rules.
IFCInternational Finance CorporationUK shareholding
FCDO manages the UK financial interest. The UK has its own Executive Director office at the World Bank Group; institutional decisions are made through the multilateral boards.
MIGAMultilateral Investment Guarantee AgencyUK shareholding
FCDO manages the UK financial interest. The UK has its own Executive Director office at the World Bank Group; institutional decisions are made through the multilateral boards.
ADBAsian Development BankUK shareholding
FCDO records the investment. The UK participates in ADB's multilateral governance; its published constituency representation includes Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Minority ownership does not confer unilateral control.
AfDBAfrican Development BankUK shareholding
FCDO records the investment. UK representation operates through the bank's governors and the executive-director constituency shared with Italy and the Netherlands. Capital and voting percentages differ.
AfDFAfrican Development FundUK membership and contributions
FCDO leads UK replenishment commitments. The Fund has its own governors and directors within the AfDB Group. A donor's share of one replenishment must not be presented as ownership or voting power.
CDBCaribbean Development BankUK shareholding
FCDO records the investment and represents UK development interests. CDB's July 2026 release identifies the UK Development Director to the Caribbean as an executive director of the bank.
IDBInter-American Development BankUK shareholding
FCDO records the investment. The UK participates in the bank's multilateral governance through its Board of Governors and executive representation.
IDB InvestIDB InvestUK shareholding
FCDO leads UK participation. The institution lists a board constituency shared with Canada and Switzerland. Announced shares, parliamentary approvals, payments and updated votes require separate dates.
PIDGPrivate Infrastructure Development GroupUK Owner-Member
The Trust owns PIDG Holding Company. Trustees seek members' consent for material decisions. Group accountability moved to the holding-company board on 1 January 2026. UK funding amounts do not determine its number of Owner-Member votes.
IFADInternational Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentUK membership and contributions
FCDO leads the UK funding relationship. IFAD’s member governments govern through the Governing Council and Executive Board; the UK participates as a member rather than a company shareholder.
NWFNational Wealth FundUK owner and policy sponsor
Treasury owns and sponsors NWF. UK Government Investments acts as shareholder representative.
EBRDEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentUK shareholding
HM Treasury leads the shareholding; the Chancellor is the UK Governor. EBRD has a UK Board Director office. FCDO also supports specific programmes and guarantees.
FCDO also provides programme and guarantee support. This grouping identifies the lead shareholder relationship.
AIIBAsian Infrastructure Investment BankUK shareholding
HM Treasury leads the shareholding and the Chancellor is UK Governor. The UK participates in a multi-country Board constituency.
BBBBritish Business BankUK owner and policy sponsor
The Business and Trade Secretary holds the shares. UK Government Investments performs the shareholder role for the department.
UKEFUK Export FinanceGovernment department
UKEF is a government department in the DBT ministerial portfolio. Accountability runs through ministers rather than a shareholder.
NHBNational Housing BankSponsor via Homes England
Homes England is the direct owner of NHB. MHCLG sponsors Homes England.
SLCStudent Loans CompanyMajority owner and lead sponsor
DfE leads corporate sponsorship. The four UK administrations are shareholders and set their respective student-finance policies.