St James’s Place has drawn attention as a significant contributor to the recently identified ‘dog funds,’ with its underperforming funds constituting a substantial portion of the total assets. The company has justified its position, citing changes in management and expected performance benefits that may take some time to materialise.

The latest report from Bestinvest revealed a notable increase in dog funds, with 56 identified in the recent survey, holding assets amounting to £46.2bn. St James’s Place stood out with six of its funds listed, making up 63 percent of the total assets within the category.

Tom Beal, director of investments at St James’s Place, emphasised the company’s comprehensive approach to investment, highlighting the benefits of diversification within a portfolio. However, the company’s inclusion in the report has raised questions about its fund performance.

Other fund groups, including Artemis, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Columbia Threadneedle, and Abrdn, also had notable representations on the list, indicating a broader trend within the industry.

Jason Hollands, managing director of Bestinvest, underscored the significance of identifying consistently underperforming funds and advised investors to ask crucial questions when considering investment options.

The recent observations by the FCA regarding the need for improved value assessments by some fund managers highlight the ongoing challenges within the investment landscape, calling for continued vigilance and scrutiny.

Original Article Source: https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2023/08/14/more-than-half-of-dog-assets-are-held-in-sjp-funds/

Have You Lost Money After Receiving Advice From St. James’s Place?

If any of the following points apply to you, it is very likely that you have grounds for a claim:

• • Millions of pounds in financial adviser fees are being deducted from UK investors’ ISAs, pensions and investments every year – these fees could be refunded to you.
  • In most cases the adviser is simply not able to provide the full extent of the services that they promised. This means clients are paying substantial fees for absolutely nothing. Their commission-based advisers may not have given you the best advice.
  • Due to regulatory changes in 2012 nearly all investments and pensions have built in adviser charges. These are deducted every month / year to pay for an agreed level of ongoing service.
  • Each time the adviser fails to meet these service levels they are breaching the terms of their contractual arrangements and you could be due compensation.
  • Pensions: You were advised to switch your pension, Consolidate your pensions; Consolidation is rarely good advice but earns commission which is deducted from your pension, You were advised to stop one policy and start another, Their advice caused an unexpected tax bill.