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TRUE POTENTIAL PRE-TAX PROFITS UP BY 104 PER CENT

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Posted on July 23, 2014

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  • H1 2014 group turnover £20.8m, an increase of 87 per cent on H1 2013; and
  • H1 2014 group profit before tax £4.9m, an increase of 104 per cent on H1 2013.

True Potential Reports Major Profit Surge

Financial services firm True Potential LLP has announced a significant rise in turnover and profits for the first half of 2014.

The True Potential group of companies has increased turnover to £20.8m in the first half of 2014 – a rise of 87 per cent against the same period in 2013 (£11.1m). January-June has delivered £4.9m pre-tax profit for the group, a 104 per cent increase on H1 2013.

Business Model and Market Presence

True Potential provides technology and business support services to over 22 per cent of the UK adviser market and financial advisory services for private individuals.

Key Developments and Innovations in 2014

2014 has seen a number of important developments for the firm, including the launch of first-of-a-kind impulseSave® technology, which allows savers to make micro-payments into investments from as little as £1 at the touch of a button. The service is available on True Potential’s Wealth Platform, used by financial advisers and their clients across the UK, and as part of True Potential Investor, a recently launched self-directed investment service, which can be accessed online and via mobile devices (www.tpinvestor.com).

Leadership Perspective on Growth

Neil Johnson, Senior Partner at True Potential LLP, says that the strong results can be attributed to the firm’s focus on providing technology that makes saving and investing simple and effective for clients.

He said: “True Potential provides leading-edge technology to deliver a more modern wealth management experience and it is clear from our financial results that this is well suited to today’s advisers and their clients.

“The UK is facing a savings crisis where people are not saving the amount they need for a comfortable retirement. Our focus is to continue to make saving and investing simpler and more accessible through the use of technology. We believe these results have given us an outstanding platform for growth in 2014 and beyond.”

Overview of True Potential Group Structure

The True Potential group of companies, which includes True Potential Investments LLP, True Potential Wealth Management LLP, True Potential Associate Partners and True Potential Adviser Services LLP, is one of the fastest-growing financial services organisations in the UK, named as one of just 74 UK companies to rank within the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA for 2013. As the firm restructures for continued growth, it has made a number of senior appointments in recent months, including hiring financial services heavyweight Laurie Edmans CBE as non-executive director, Sheriden Davy as Head of Risk and Compliance, Colin Beveridge as Chief Investment Officer and Emma Napier as Head of Distribution.

In 2014, True Potential also enhanced its Wealth Platform with a new no-fee pension, income strategy funds from Threadneedle and a True Potential exclusive income strategy fund from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Key Takeaways

  • True Potential LLP's H1 2014 turnover rose to £20.8 million, up 87% from H1 2013.
  • Group profit before tax for H1 2014 reached £4.9 million, a 104% increase year‑on‑year.
  • Growth is driven by the launch of impulseSave®, enabling micro-investments from as little as £1.
  • True Potential serves over 22% of the UK adviser market via its Wealth Platform.
  • Senior hires and new product enhancements underpin expansion strategy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is impulseSave®?
A technology launched in H1 2014 that allows savers to make micro-payments into investments from as little as £1.
How much did turnover increase in H1 2014 vs H1 2013?
Turnover increased by 87%, from around £11.1 m to £20.8 m.
What drove the profit growth in H1 2014?
The surge was attributed to the launch of impulseSave® and the firm’s focus on delivering modern, technology-driven wealth management.
What market share does True Potential serve?
The group serves more than 22% of the UK financial adviser market.
Who are some key senior appointments in 2014?
Senior additions include Laurie Edmans CBE (Non‑Executive Director), Sheriden Davy (Head of Risk & Compliance), Colin Beveridge (Chief Investment Officer), and Emma Napier (Head of Distribution).

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