Directorate Change

17 October 2017

Charles Stanley Group PLC

Directorate Change

On 28 September 2017 Charles Stanley Group PLC ("the Company") announced the appointment of Marcia Campbell as an independent non-executive director, subject to regulatory approval. This approval has now been received and accordingly the Company is pleased to announce confirmation of the appointment of Marcia Campbell with effect from 16 October 2017.

Marcia was formerly a Group Operations Director and CEO Asia Pacific at Standard Life. She currently sits on the boards of Sainsbury's Bank plc, Murray International Trust plc, The Canada Life Group (U.K.) Limited and CNP Assurances (a company listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange). Marcia is also a member of Aviva's independent governance committee and the Chair of the oversight board of Woodford Investment Management. There is no other information that is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13.

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Charles Stanley traces its origins back directly to 1792 and is one of the oldest firms on the London Stock Exchange. Charles Stanley today provides holistic wealth management services to private clients, charities and smaller institutions. These are delivered by over 400 professionals located in 24 offices throughout the UK, both direct to clients and to intermediaries. Our services include investment portfolio management and financial planning, supported by in-house administration to enhance the quality of service provided. In addition, Charles Stanley Direct provides an award winning direct to customer execution-only dealing platform for equities and funds.