• About us

Helping clients to create more

We empower our clients to plan, save and invest for their futures.

Through the expertise, insight and innovation of our team, we aim to help clients create more ways for money to make an impact. We set our sights on giving them more confidence to achieve their goals, and more clarity about what they need next. And we focus on delivering outcomes that are more than just financial – by investing sustainably to build a better world.

Our client-led business

We structure our business into three areas – and together they reflect the focus we have on enabling our clients to be better investors:

Our global business

With a connected global team, clients worldwide trust us to deliver the outcomes they want.

all figures as at 31 December 2020

  • Asset management

    We manage and administer £535 billion of assets for clients

  • Global reach

    Clients in 80 countries

  • Careers

    Over 5,000 employees

  • Shared portal

    Over 1 million shareholders

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Sustainability

Investing sustainably, and making a positive impact through our operations, helps create a better future for all – from our clients and our people, to society and the environment.

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Sustainability
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Hello World partnership

We’re delighted to partner with Hello World – a digital education charity that shares our commitment to building better futures. Our charitable partnership, including a £1m donation, will help deliver education and connectivity to 80,000 people.

Read the announcement

Inspired teams create more

Industry recognition and accreditations help us to measure the progress we’re making.

  • A+ ratings in six investment categories

    Principles for Responsible Investment
    Principles for Responsible Investment assessment report, 2020

  • Defaqto 5 Star ratings

    for our adviser platforms
    Defaqto Star Ratings, 2021

  • Pension Transfer Gold Standard

    for our financial planning service
    Personal Finance Society, 2020

  • Top 2% in our sector

    in the DJSI World index – an important measure of corporate sustainability
    Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) review, 2020

Keeping up

Keep track of what’s happening around our business – from news on our sponsorships to business results.

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    Company news

    Keep up to date with the latest news, announcements, and insights from across our business.
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    Investors

    Read about our business results, key dates, reports and presentations – as well as information on our share price, dividends and how to manage your shareholding.
    Shareholder information
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    Sponsorship

    We align our brand with partners who help us build connections with our clients, colleagues and communities.
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Work with us

See the opportunities we have across our global business – including dedicated programmes for school leavers, interns and graduates.

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