Highlights
- AUM Increased by $3.3 billion: Record’s AUM reached $106.0 billion at the end of Q2 2025, driven by favorable currency movements.
- Stable Performance Fees: While no Q2 performance fees were crystalized, the H1 2025 fees stood at £1.6 million, slightly surpassing last year's figures.
- Fee Rates Unchanged: Average fee rates remained consistent, supporting stable revenue generation for the company.
Record plc (LSE:REC), a specialist in currency and asset management, has released its trading update for the second quarter of the financial year 2025, covering the three months ending 30 September 2024. The company reported an increase in assets under management (AUM), positive foreign exchange movements, and a steady performance in terms of fees.
Q2 2025 Highlights
- AUM Growth:
Record plc saw its AUM grow by $3.3 billion, reaching a total of $106.0 billion by the end of Q2 2025, compared to $102.7 billion at the end of June 2024. This increase was driven primarily by favorable foreign exchange movements, which offset modest outflows in both dynamic and passive hedging portfolios and the discontinuation of a custom interest rate swap portfolio. - Performance Fees:
No performance fees were crystalized during Q2 2025. However, for the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), performance fees amounted to £1.6 million, slightly ahead of the previous year's figure of £1.5 million in H1 2024. - Fee Rates:
The average fee rates during the quarter remained largely unchanged from the previous quarter, reflecting consistent earnings from the company’s ongoing operations.
AUM Composition
As of 30 September 2024, the total AUM for Record stood at $106.0 billion, an increase from $102.7 billion on 30 June 2024. This growth reflects the company's ability to navigate through fluctuating market conditions, bolstered by positive currency movements.
Outlook
Despite challenges such as outflows from hedging strategies and portfolio adjustments, Record plc continues to grow its AUM, maintaining a steady fee structure. The company’s continued focus on currency management and asset allocation has positioned it well for future growth.