Originally established in 1969 as the international arm of Fidelity Investments (US) and becoming an independent company in 1980, Fidelity International is a leading global provider of investment solutions and retirement expertise. The company's mission is to help clients build better financial futures. It offers its own investment products as well as access to funds from other managers, providing world-class investment management services, retirement planning, and administration services to millions of customers across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. It remains a privately-owned company.