Invesco was founded in 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia, [[United States of America (USA)]] evolving from an insurance business into a global investment management firm. Key developments: - 1935: Founded as Investors Diversified Services - 1988: IPO on [[London Stock Exchange (LSE)]] - 2007: Acquired PowerShares ([[ETF]] provider) - 2018: Acquired OppenheimerFunds - 2021: Partnered with Galaxy Digital for crypto products Ownership: - Publicly traded ([[New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)]]: IVZ) - Major institutional investors - Independent management structure Services: - Asset management - [[ETF]]s - Mutual funds - Alternative investments - Institutional services - Digital asset products The company has grown into a major global investment firm, known for its diverse investment products and innovation in ETFs and digital assets.