FTSE 100 exit expected for SJP after 26.5% share slump

SJP could be demoted to the FTSE 250 on 4 June according to FTSE Russell’s indicative quarterly review changes published earlier this week.

The wealth manager’s share price has fallen 26.5% in the year to date according to Morningstar.

SJP has had a tough start to 2024.

The wealth manager said it had set aside £426m to deal with client claims about historic ongoing advice after a surge in complaints in late 2023.

The company also warned that its dividends may be halved to deal with the cost of the claims.

The total dividend for 2023 has already been halved to 23.83p compared to the previous year.

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The firm, one of the biggest wealth advisers in the UK with around 5,000 partners, said it had seen a string of complaints, many from complaints handling companies, that ongoing advice which should have been given to clients had not been provided to the level expected.

Last year the firm announced, in October, that it had concluded a “comprehensive review” of its client charging model and announced plans for a simpler and more comparable charging structure.

SJP has been attempting to repair and enhance its brand.

In March the firm entered into its first TV sponsorship deal as it aims to increase its brand awareness.

The wealth manager said its advertising campaign would promote the benefits of taking financial advice.

The cost of the sponsorship has not been disclosed.

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