UK Government Investments (UKGI)

UK Government Investments (UKGI) is the Government's centre of expertise in corporate finance and corporate governance. We work with both private sector and the wider public sector, with regular interaction with ministers, parliament and Whitehall departments.UKGI’s key objectives are to:1) Prepare and execute all significant corporate asset sales by the UK Government2) Advise on major corporate finance matters, including all major UK government financial interventions into corporate structures and on major UK government corporate finance negotiations3) Act as shareholder for, and lead establishment of, UK government arm’s-length bodies, as required and in line with HM Treasury prioritiesWe provide a wide variety of corporate finance and corporate governance services:Governance and corporate transformation- Ensure effective and efficient management of publicly-owned assets, improving strategy and governance to enhance shareholder value.- Design of new commercial models for complex Government bodies and set-up innovative new businesses and authorities.Corporate finance- Prepare and execute significant Government corporate asset sales.- Provide commercial, restructuring and insolvency advice to assist HMG in dealing with financially distressed businesses.Commercial advice- Support HMG in significant negotiations with the private sector, including on contracting and financing arrangements.- Review role and functions of Government bodies /assets and assess potential for them to operate more efficiently in the private sector.UKGI owns the Government Corporate Finance Profession (www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service-corporate-finance-profession-cfp). The Profession supports government corporate finance professionals, through training and career development, so that they develop the knowledge and skills they require to carry out their roles.