Which organization is the professional body for OEICs and Unit trusts?

• A. Association of British Insurers (ABI)
• B. Tax Incentivised Savings Association (TISA)
• C. PIMFA
• D. Depositary and Trustee Association (DATA)

Answer: (D)

This question tests knowledge of which body represents the professionals responsible for the safekeeping and oversight of open-ended investment products in the UK. OEICs and unit trusts rely on a depositary or trustee to safeguard assets and monitor fund operations to ensure regulation and governance are followed. The organization that serves as the professional body for these roles is the Depositary and Trustee Association, or DATA, which provides guidance, standards, and support for depositaries and trustees involved with OEICs and unit trusts. The other organizations cover broader sectors (insurance, savings, investment management) and do not specifically represent the depositary/trustee function for these funds. Therefore, DATA is the correct choice.