Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) has reported a record year for external new business in 2013, with gross inflows up almost 70%, a highlight in a strong set of results for its life company parent.
Gross inflows at RLAM were £3.9bn last year, up from £2.3bn in 2012. Assets under management rose 11% from £47.55bn at the end of 2012 to £52.95bn at year end 2013. For the group's wrap platform Ascentric, Royal London said improved economic conditions and a "re-focused adviser community" led to greater demand for services. As a result, Ascentric's total assets under administration rose 43% to £7.3bn by the end of last year. The wrap platform also had a record year for new adviser firm sign ups, at almost 800. Royal London reported total continuing new life and pensions busines...
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