Quilter's 2025 operating margin rose 30% on strong asset growth and inflows, with plans for a new FCA-regulated financial planning service.

Quilter reported a 30% rise in operating margin for 2025, driven by £8.7bn in net inflows and an 18% increase in assets under management and administration to £141.2bn. Platform assets surged 22% to £104.6bn, with a 56% jump in platform net inflows. The firm is seeking FCA approval for a new financial planning service on its Quilter Invest platform, aiming to expand access to affordable, non-regulated support. Meanwhile, UK investor sentiment remains mixed post-2025 Autumn Budget, and markets face global volatility, including fund withdrawals and Middle East-related disruptions.