Directorate Change

7 September 2017

Charles Stanley Group PLC

Directorate Change

On 27 July 2017 Charles Stanley Group PLC ("the Company") announced the appointment of Hugh Grootenhuis as a 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 Hugh Grootenhuis today.

Hugh was formerly Chief Executive of Waverton Investment Management (previously J O Hambro Investment Management). Hugh is a director of S.W. Mitchell Capital Public Limited Company (since 1 January 2016) and Bridge Fund Management Limited (since 1 September 2016) both these companies are registered in Ireland. 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.