M&G reports £375m profit amid wealth overhaul and platform exit

Firm to merge wealth and life operations

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

M&G has recorded an adjusted operating profit of £375m in its half-year results for 2024 published today (4 September) as it looks to merge its wealth and life operations and exit its digital adviser platform.

The firm's asset management division saw a 9% improvement in contribution. However, the life and wealth segments faced challenges, registering a 7% decline in operating profit. This decrease was attributed to lower contractual service margin amortisation rates and reduced returns on surplus assets. M&G is merging its life and wealth operations under a unified leadership, headed by Clive Bolton. The aim is to increase focus on serving the UK retail market and improve the efficiency of its offerings, the business outlined. It is also set to exit its digital adviser platform, accordin...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

More than a third of advisers have not mentioned Consumer Duty to clients

More than a third of advisers have not mentioned Consumer Duty to clients

Only about a quarter of advisers have mentioned the regulation to clients

Sahar Nazir
clock 20 November 2024 • 2 min read
Half of industry rejects shift to four-day work week

Half of industry rejects shift to four-day work week

50% said a four-day work week would not work for them

Sahar Nazir
clock 20 November 2024 • 2 min read
Hike in energy prices pushes inflation above BoE target at 2.3% in October

Hike in energy prices pushes inflation above BoE target at 2.3% in October

Slim chances of rate cut before year-end

Cristian Angeloni
clock 20 November 2024 • 2 min read