We're part of the M&G plc family

M&G plc is a leading international savings and investments business, managing investments for both individuals and for large institutional investors, such as pension funds. Its financial strength was rated A+ by Standard and Poor’s (outlook ‘stable’), Aa3  by Moody’s (outlook ‘stable’) and AA- (outlook ‘stable’) by Fitch, as at 31 December 2019.

With roots stretching back more than 170 years, M&G plc has a long history of finding innovative solutions for its customers’ changing needs. Today, it brings together a diverse set of asset management capabilities and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions for different types of customer in 28 markets around the world. M&G plc has £339 billion of assets under management and administration (as at 30 June 2020) and serves around 5.5 million retail customers and more than 800 institutional clients.

M&G plc reported a shareholder Solvency II coverage ratio of 164% as at 30 June 2020.

Ascentric is a wholly owned subsidiary of M&G plc. Ascentric’s financial strength was rated B+ (“Outlook Very Strong”) by AKG (September 2019).

Acquired from Royal London Group in May 2020, Ascentric is a digital wrap and wealth management platform known for championing quality financial planning and advice.

The acquisition is part of the strategy at M&G to grow their business in this important market. Expanding the range of service propositions for financial advisers and their clients.

Find out more about our acquisition and M&G’s plans.