Asset Management

Jupiter shares have soared 60% this year. Analysts say it still needs a USP

The FTSE 250-listed fund group has made a key acquisition and seen outflows begin to slow. Is that enough?

Matthew Beesley has cut costs and diversified Jupiter since becoming CEO in 2022, but its future remains uncertain
Matthew Beesley has cut costs and diversified Jupiter since becoming CEO in 2022, but its future remains uncertain Photo: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Jupiter had a year to forget in 2024, when the departure of star stock-picker Ben Whitmore sparked outflows of more than £10bn.

The FTSE 250 group has been grappling with heavy outflows for years, with investors yanking around £33bn from its funds since 2018.

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