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Company News

2003

New business figures to 30 September 2003

29/10/2003

St. James’s Place Capital plc (“SJPC”), the wealth management group, today announces its new business figures to 30 September 2003.

  Three months to
30 September 2003
Three months to
30 September 2002
Change
Long Term Savings      
New Business*      
Investment
Pensions
Protection
£17.6 million
£10.0 million
£6.5 million
£17.8 million
£11.9 million
£5.0 million
- 1%
- 16%
+ 30%
Total £34.1 million £34.7 million - 2%
* see note 1      
Wealth Management Services      
Gross fees generated £5.6 million £3.4 million + 65%
Funds under Management £7.2 billion + 22% since the start of the year

Mike Wilson, Chief Executive, commented:

"We are pleased that the Long Term Savings business for the third quarter was only marginally below that of last year. This follows a diffic ult first six months, when new business was down 17% at the half year.

"Of note was the September new business which showed substantial growth compared with September 2002. This trend has continued through October, reflecting a marked improvement in investor confidence.

"Other highlights for the third quarter include a significant increase in Protection Business and Funds under Management together with continued strong growth in Wealth Management Services."

Enquiries:

Mike Wilson, Chief ExecutiveTel: 020 7514 1907
Nitya Bolam, BrunswickTel: 020 7404 5959

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