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UK's Quilter Posts Record First Quarter Inflows Amid Market Recovery
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 22, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 22, 2026
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Quilter achieved record first‑quarter inflows of £3.1 bn ($4.19 bn), underpinned by strong demand from wealthy clients and market recovery, which helped counterbalance geopolitical headwinds.
UK's Quilter posts record first-quarter inflows amid market recovery
Quilter Achieves Record Inflows Despite Market Volatility
Strong First-Quarter Performance
April 22 (Reuters) - British wealth manager Quilter on Wednesday reported record first‑quarter inflows of 3.1 billion pounds ($4.19 billion), aided by steady client demand and a recent market recovery, largely offsetting the impact of tensions in the Middle East.
Impact of Middle East Tensions
The Middle East war has driven investors to seek more active financial advice, boosting demand for wealth management services and supporting net inflows at firms such as Quilter, as clients look for reassurance and selective investment opportunities.
Comparison with Industry Rivals
Liontrust Asset Management's Performance
In contrast, rival Liontrust Asset Management on Wednesday posted net outflows of 836 million pounds for the three months ended March 31, above expectations of 707 million pounds, according to RBC Capital Markets analysts.
Market Volatility and Fund Manager Vulnerability
Robust adviser and platform demand have shielded Quilter from Iran war-driven market volatility, but specialized active fund managers like Liontrust are more vulnerable to shifting investor allocations during unsettled markets.
Assets Under Management and Market Reaction
Quilter and Liontrust Asset Figures
London-headquartered Quilter's March-end assets stood at 141.9 billion pounds, broadly similar to the 141.2 billion pounds reported for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Liontrust's managed assets stood at 20.8 billion pounds as at April 20.
Share Price Movement
Shares of Quilter and Liontrust were up 4.8% and 2%, respectively, as of 0704 GMT.
(Reporting by Rishab Shaju in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips and Sonia Cheema)
Key Takeaways
- •Quilter’s Q1 2026 inflows of £3.1 bn mark a new quarterly record amid recovering markets and affluent client demand.
- •This growth continues a strong inflow trend—2025 core inflows surged 75% to £9.1 bn, while assets under management rose to over £141 bn.
- •Quilter’s performance highlights its resilient dual-channel model and strengthens its position amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK's Quilter posts record first quarter inflows amid market recovery
1How much were Quilter's first-quarter inflows?
Quilter recorded first-quarter inflows of 3.1 billion pounds ($4.19 billion).
2What contributed to Quilter's record inflows?
Steady demand from wealthy clients and recent market recovery contributed to the record inflows.
3What factors impacted Quilter’s inflows in Q1?
The impact from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East was largely offset by strong client demand and market recovery.
4Who reported and edited the news about Quilter's inflows?
The article was reported by Rishab Shaju in Bengaluru and edited by Sherry Jacob-Phillips.
