SJP hits recruitment trail after sales jump

The London-based group said it was continuing to add to its adviser numbers at a time when, with low interest rates and increasing life expectancy, the need for "trusted face-to-face advice" was essential. It also noted that other companies had withdrawn from the advice market. It comes as SJP reported a buoyant quarter for new sales and funds under management. The group recorded an 8% increase in new business for the three months to 30 September. New pensions business was responsible for much of the increase, while the company recorded a drop in investment premiums - to £7.5m t...