# Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited

> Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in London, United Kingdom, registered since 2015, reporting $1 billion to $5 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 25, 2026.

- CRD: 281609
- Filed as: GULF INTERNATIONAL BANK (UK) LIMITED
- Also doing business as: GIB ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 25, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281609
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/gulf-international-bank-uk-limited-london-281609

## Quick answers

**How is Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees. The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure.

**Where is Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited located?**
Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited's principal office is in London, United Kingdom, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited registered with the SEC or a state?**
Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2015. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 281609.

**How much does Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited manage?**
Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited reports $4,982,344,985 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 25, 2026 (99% discretionary).

**How have Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited's assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited: Regulatory assets under management: $12,607,438,137 in the October 2021 data and $4,982,344,985 in the October 2026 data, down 60%. Total employees: 80 in October 2021 and 117 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (6).

**Which custodians does Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited use?**
Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists HSBC Bank PLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports 1 disclosure item on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.G (pending regulatory proceeding). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281609

**What changed in Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the December 2025 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 21 to 16. Regulatory assets under management went from $6,109,041,628 to $4,813,261,253 (-21%).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Performance-based fees

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- HSBC Bank PLC

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $4,982,344,985
- Discretionary: $4,941,435,580
- Non-discretionary: $40,909,405

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 6 | $295,460,975 |
| State or municipal government entities (including government pension plans) | Fewer than 5 | $4,686,832,413 |
| Insurance companies | Fewer than 5 | $51,597 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)
- Portfolio management for businesses (other than small businesses) or institutional clients

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2015 (10 years)
- Employees: 117 total, 16 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports 1 disclosure item on Form ADV Item 11.

### Item 11 questions answered yes
- 11.G: Is the firm or an advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a yes answer to any part of 11.C, 11.D, or 11.E?

Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates: its current employees other than clerical staff, its officers, partners, and directors, and anyone who controls the firm or is controlled by it. One event can produce yes answers to several questions. SEC-registered advisers and exempt reporting advisers may leave out events more than ten years old, and may answer 11.A(2) and 11.B(2) for pending charges only. The detail of each yes answer is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281609

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [gibam.com](https://gibam.com)
- LinkedIn @gib-asset-management

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $12,607,438,137 | 80 | September 8, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $11,463,963,983 | 90 | March 24, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $9,423,356,159 | 95 | March 14, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $6,100,667,184 | 117 | March 27, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $6,109,041,628 | 130 | March 26, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $4,982,344,985 | 117 | March 25, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $12,607,438,137 in the October 2021 data and $4,982,344,985 in the October 2026 data, down 60%.
Total employees: 80 in October 2021 and 117 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### December 2025
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 21 to 16.
- Regulatory assets under management went from $6,109,041,628 to $4,813,261,253 (-21%).

### November 2025
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited (CRD 281609): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.