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UK's AJ Bell reports 27.7% rise in quarterly gross inflows in platform segment

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Posted on January 22, 2026

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Jan 22 (Reuters) - Investment platform AJ Bell reported a 27.7% rise in first quarter gross inflows for its platform business but said that uncertainty in the run up to UK budget in November prompted

UK's AJ Bell reports 27.7% rise in quarterly gross inflows in platform segment

AJ Bell's Quarterly Performance Overview

Jan 22 (Reuters) - Investment platform AJ Bell reported a 27.7% rise in first quarter gross inflows for its platform business but said that uncertainty in the run up to UK budget in November prompted more customers to pull money from their pensions.

Gross Inflows Analysis

The company reported platform business gross inflow of 4.6 billion pounds ($6.2 billion) for the quarter ended December 31 2025 compared to 3.6 billion pounds in the year-ago period. 

Impact of UK Budget Uncertainty

($1 = 0.7450 pounds)

(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • AJ Bell's platform business saw a 27.7% rise in quarterly inflows.
  • Gross inflows reached 4.6 billion pounds for the quarter.
  • Uncertainty around the UK budget led to increased pension withdrawals.
  • The report covers the quarter ending December 31, 2025.
  • AJ Bell remains a key player in the investment platform sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are gross inflows?
Gross inflows refer to the total amount of money that investors deposit into an investment platform or fund over a specific period, indicating the platform's ability to attract new capital.
What is a pension?
A pension is a retirement plan that provides a regular income to individuals after they retire, typically funded by contributions made during their working years.

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