APCIMS is the rapidly growing trade association of more than 240 firms who, on more than 400 sites, deal in stocks and shares for the UK's 12 million private investors as well as many overseas clients. In March 2002, APCIMS merged with the European Association of Securities Dealers (EASD) to create a pan-European association to address the concerns of investment firms.

The Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers. This is a trade association for stockbroking firms and also looks after the interests of the public on whose business these firms rely.

Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers. The official body for stockbrokers and fund managers specialising in private clients.