Rathbones reports Q1 rising funds under management despite net outflows
Adds details on underlying net income growth
LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) -Rathbones Group RAT.L reported on Thursday a 2.1% rise in funds under management and administration to 107.6 billion pounds ($134 billion) in its first quarter, despite net outflows of 600 million pounds in its newly-acquired Investec Wealth & Investment unit.
The wealth manager said underlying net operating income totalled 223.6 million pounds for the threemonths to March 31, reflecting a 13.6% rise year on year, excluding the contribution of 89.8 million pounds from IW&I during this period.
Market and investment performance added 2.8 billion pounds togroup FUMA over the quarter.
"Despite outflows remaining elevated overall, Rathbones Investment Management continued to deliver strong gross inflows in discretionary and managed services," CEO Paul Stockton said in a statement.
"While economic uncertainty and headwinds remain in the UK and abroad, Rathbones is well-equipped to navigate challenging market conditions."
The wealth manager said the outflows at IW&I were partly driven by previously disclosed investment manager departures, but the remainder of the integration was progressing well, with run-rate synergies now 10.6 million pounds, up from the 8 million reported at year-end.
Work to combine the group's offices was also on track, with staff in Birmingham, Cheltenham, Exeter, and Glasgow already working in combined premises and others, including its Londonhead office, to follow during this year.
($1 = 0.8008 pounds)
Reporting By Sinead Cruise; Editing by Amanda Cooper
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