Expanding Private Markets Portfolio to £77bn in First Half for M&G Investments

M&G, a leading international active asset manager, has announced its financial results for the first half of 2025. The group's strong performance can be attributed to a significant inflow of £2.6bn from external clients in its asset management division.

Despite a one percent decrease in adjusted operating profit compared to the same period last year, standing at £206m, M&G's growth trajectory remains undeterred. The company's third-party asset under management from international clients now accounts for 58% of its overall asset management, up from 37% five years ago.

The growth in M&G's private markets assets under management and administration (AUMA) is particularly noteworthy, with the figure standing at £77bn in the first half of 2025. Within this category, private and structured credit AUMA has increased from £20bn in 2024, now accounting for £25bn. However, no specific figures for impact and private equity were provided.

M&G's real estate AUMA, which stood at £33bn in the first half of 2025, experienced a slight decrease from the previous year's £34bn. The company has a capital queue of £6.5bn for its broadening private market offerings, with £2.3bn earmarked for real estate and £2.7bn for private and structured credit.

The company's strategic position as a leading international active asset manager is further cemented with an established footprint in Europe and growing access to attractive Asian markets. Despite no new information about the new global head of real estate at M&G announced in 2025, the company's commitment to growth and innovation remains evident.

M&G also reported a total of £2.1bn in net flows from open business, marking a £3.2bn improvement from the same period last year. The company's impact and private equity AUMA totalled £13bn in the first half of 2025, although specific figures for growth in this area were not provided.

In conclusion, M&G's strong first-half results underscore its continued success in the global asset management industry. The company's strategic focus on private markets, real estate, and growing international footprint position it well for future growth and success.