Quilter has reported first quarter net inflows of £3.1bn, topping the £3bn mark for the first time.
The fresh money coming in helped take total assets to £141.9bn as of 31 March, versus £119bn at the same point in 2025.
The firm noted geopolitical events around the end of the quarter hurt the numbers, as oil prices skyrocketed and equities slumped due to the war in the Middle East.
Investors welcomed the update, with shares in Quilter rising 4.9% to hit 189p for a market cap of £2.6bn.
Within the overall totals, the IFA channel booked net inflows of £1.9bn, a 24% rise on the same period last year. IFA gross inflows onto the platform increased 22%.
The WealthSelect MPS saw continued growth, with assets up 35% versus the same point last year to £26bn.
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The high-net-worth segment delivered net inflows of £214m, representing an 80% rise on the same period of 2025.
Steven Levin, chief executive, said: “I’m really pleased with Quilter’s continued momentum in the first quarter of 2026, building upon our very strong end to 2025.
“We delivered a record quarter for net inflows, surpassing the £3bn core net inflow threshold for the first time.
“We are mindful of the current geopolitical uncertainty,” he continued. “Our advice-led philosophy is designed to support customers through all market conditions.
“The UK wealth market continues to offer meaningful long-term secular growth opportunities, and, as our flow momentum demonstrates, we are delivering on that.”
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