Trading Statement

Charles Stanley Group PLC

25 Luke Street

London

EC2A 4AR

T: 020 7739 8200

F: 020 7739 7798

DX: 123150 BROADGATE-1

www.charles-stanley.co.uk/investor-relations

YEAR END PRE CLOSE TRADING UPDATE AND NOTICE OF RESULTS

11 April 2013

TRADING UPDATE

Charles Stanley Group Plc ("Charles Stanley") is providing a pre-close update on trading in the 12 months to 31 March 2013, ahead of announcing its preliminary results on Tuesday 11 June 2013.

·; Total funds under management and administration at 31 March 2013 reached a new high of £17.7 billion up 15.3% from £15.4 billion at 31 March 2012;

·; Within that figure, discretionary funds under management increased by 27.2% to £6.4 billion up from £5.0 billion at 31 March 2012. Net organic growth in discretionary funds was 8.3%;

·; Discretionary funds from new investment managers taken on during the year totalled £450 million;

·; Net organic growth of total funds under management and administration was 2.4% (2012: 4.1%);

·; During the year, the APCIMS balanced index rose from 3,001.55 to 3,300.40 which was a rise of 9.9%.

OUTLOOK

The final quarter of the financial year was characterised by a stronger performance from equity markets and a slightly more benign trading environment. Against this backdrop Charles Stanley has performed well and continues to reap the benefits of its broadly based business mix and strong balance sheet.

Results are anticipated to be in line with expectations.

ENDS

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