The Perpetual Ltd (ASX: PPT) share price is in focus today after the company reported record Corporate Trust FUA of A$1.4 trillion and stable Wealth Management funds, despite continued outflows in Asset Management for the first quarter of FY27.
What did Perpetual report?
- Corporate Trust Funds Under Administration (FUA) reached a record A$1.4 trillion, up 2.8% for the quarter
- Debt Market Services FUA grew to A$773.5 billion (+2.6%), driven by new issuance and client wins
- Asset Management AUM fell 5.5% to A$212.0 billion, mainly due to net outflows of A$9.6 billion
- Wealth Management FUA held steady at A$22.1 billion
- Digital and Markets Assets Under Administration rose 9.5% to A$699.2 billion, boosted by the Interfi Systems acquisition
What else do investors need to know?
Perpetual’s diversified business model showed its value this quarter, as growth in Corporate Trust and Digital offset Asset Management outflows. Debt Market Services was particularly strong, helped by higher market activity and onboarding a major global bank.
In Asset Management, most outflows were centred on US and global equity funds, particularly Barrow Hanley, though some strategies saw momentum with inflows, including emerging markets and global fixed income products. The group continued developing new ETF offerings for the US expected to launch after regulatory approval.
The sale of the Wealth Management unit to Bain Capital progressed, with completion targeted for the final quarter of 2026, subject to outstanding approvals.
What did Perpetual management say?
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Bernard Reilly commented:
The first quarter of FY27 highlighted the importance of the complementary structure of our business, with growth in Corporate Trust offset by outflows in Asset Management, while Wealth Management remained stable as the sale process to Bain Capital progressed… As we mark the anniversary, our focus remains on our clients and the work ahead across our business.
What’s next for Perpetual?
Perpetual expects to finalise the sale of its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital by the end of 2026, which should further sharpen its focus on Asset Management and Corporate Trust activities. The company plans to continue growing its Corporate Trust client base and expand its digital and fixed income offerings, while stabilising Asset Management flows through new products and initiatives like the upcoming US ETFs.
Management remains focused on delivering for clients as the group enters its 140th year, aiming to leverage its diversified platform to navigate changing market conditions.
Perpetual share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Perpetual shares have declined 14%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has declined 3% over the same period.
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