Liontrust has reported almost a 95 per cent increase in its annual net inflows year-on-year, according to its latest trading update.
The firm’s net inflows for the financial year to 31 December 2014 were £708m, compared to the £365m recorded from 1 April to 31 December 2013.
It also saw net inflows of £424m in the last three months of 2014 compared to £50m from 1 October to 31 December 2013.
Assets under management were up to £4.3bn, compared to £3.6bn at the end of March and £3.8bn at the end of September.
John Ions, chief executive of Liontrust, said that the third quarter inflows show further progress has made in developing distribution capabilities over the last four years.
“These results are all the more pleasing given the uncertain political and economic background and market volatility which is reflected in investor sentiment in the quarter being at its lowest for seven years.
He continued that performance is down to a strict adherence to rigorous investment processes across fund management teams, a belief in long-term outcomes and not being distracted by market noise or chasing short-term fads.
Back in October, F&C Investments’ multi-manager team increased its exposure to the underperforming Liontrust Global Strategic Bond fund.
The team, led by Gary Potter and Rob Burdett, said it had added Michael Mabbutt and Felix Martin’s fund to its Navigator Moderate portfolio because of its bullish view on emerging market debt.
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