Investing.com -- Quilter PLC (LSE:QLT) shares climbed 4% following the release of their fourth quarter 2024 trading update. The wealth management firm reported net flows significantly above consensus, with an 85% increase driven by a record quarter for the QLT platform.
The company's net flows through the Independent (LON:IOG) Financial Advisor (IFA) channel increased, while high-net-worth (HNW) flows showed a slight quarter-over-quarter decline but remained positive and stronger than those of competitors.
The company's annualized organic growth rate accelerated to 6.4% in the fourth quarter, up from 4.9% in the third quarter, bringing the full-year 2024 rate to 4.5%. This marks a substantial improvement from the 0.1% growth rate in the previous fiscal year. Total (EPA:TTEF) assets under management and administration (AUMA) ended the year at £119.4 billion, which is a 12% increase year-on-year (YoY) and 3% higher than the previous quarter, ending 1% above the market consensus.
The CEO's statement highlighted the QLT platform's performance, noting it as the "fastest growing amongst larger company peers." Quilter is set to provide a progress update on the skilled person review on March 5, without committing to quantifying a provision at this stage, which is seen as a prudent move given the current regulatory environment.
RBC (TSX:RY) analysts have commented on the company's performance, stating, "Another quarter of flow acceleration caps strong year." This statement underscores the positive reception to Quilter's latest financial results and suggests confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
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