Third quarter new business inflows and funds under management update

Funds under management at record high of £118.7 billion

St. James’s Place plc (“SJP”), the wealth management group, today issues an update on new business inflows and funds under management for the three months ended 30 September 2020.

Andrew Croft, Chief Executive, commented:

“Amid a challenging external environment our advisers, their staff and our entire community have continued to demonstrate exceptional flexibility during the period, building and maintaining close relationships with clients and each other. We are therefore able to report another quarter of robust performance with gross inflows of over £3.0 billion, bringing the year-to-date position to £10.3 billion.

Outflows for the quarter were lower than the same period last year as we continued to achieve very strong retention of existing client funds. Over the three months, net inflows were £1.4 billion, taking the year-to-date total to £6.0 billion. This is equivalent to 6.8% of opening funds under management on an annualised basis. Funds under management closed the period at a record £118.7 billion, up 1.5% year to-date. This performance highlights the strength and resilience of our business in these more difficult times.

I am encouraged that improved levels of activity towards the end of the quarter have continued into October, with activity for the current month at similar levels to the same month last year. Looking ahead, the increased uncertainty linked to COVID-19 will inevitably influence client investment confidence and consequent decision-making. However, drawing on the experience of the last six months, I am confident that the Partnership will continue to adapt to whatever circumstances they face in order to establish long-term relationships with new clients through the provision of high-quality advice, and retain clients through maintaining outstanding service.

Our confidence in the medium to long-term outlook for our business remains unchanged. We see an increasing demand for sound, highly personal financial planning advice and, through the comprehensive geographic reach and quality of the Partnership, we remain extremely well positioned to meet this opportunity and drive further growth over time.”

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