AJ Bell has reported record inflows on its investment platform for the first quarter of 2026, bringing assets under administration (AUA) to £108.7bn.
Gross flows for the three months to 31 March 2026 totalled £5.6bn, up 40% from Q1 2025, while net flows stood at £2.7bn, a 42% increase. AUA saw a 1% rise in the quarter and a 20% increase over the last year, AJ Bell noted, however, the growth was partially offset by market movements, which reduced assets by 2% (£2.1bn) over the period. The investment platform also reported record growth in customer numbers, increasing by 50,000 in Q1 2026 to reach 723,000 – up 22% in the last year and 7% over the three-month period. Assets under management for the investment business rose 3% in th...
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