AJ Bell

Online investment and stockbroker services

AJ Bell was formed in Manchester in 1995 by Andy Bell and Nicholas Littlefair and provides online investment platforms and stockbroker services.

It has grown to become one of the UK's largest online investment platforms. It is privately owned with the two major shareholders being Bell and Invesco Perpetual. As of 6 August 2018, it has more than £42bn in AUM.

Among AJ Bell's product offering are SIPPs, a stocks and shares ISA, the Lifetime ISA, a dealing account and its recently-launched Passive Global Growth fund. It also provides investment advice for clients.

Chancellor to unveil proposals to overhaul ISA regime - reports

UK

Chancellor to unveil proposals to overhaul ISA regime - reports

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clock 20 November 2023 • 2 min read
Consumer Duty risks drive Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell 'Sell' rating from UBS

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Consumer Duty risks drive Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell 'Sell' rating from UBS

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clock 09 November 2023 • 2 min read
Chancellor could unveil major ISA reform in Autumn Statement - reports

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Chancellor could unveil major ISA reform in Autumn Statement - reports

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clock 09 November 2023 • 2 min read
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Stock Spotlight: General Motors struggles to shift gears as strike concludes

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UK enters 'new phase of suspended animation' after Bank of England holds rates

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clock 02 November 2023 • 3 min read
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Stock Spotlight: American Express charges ahead despite economic uncertainties

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clock 30 October 2023 • 4 min read
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AJ Bell expands investment team with two senior hires

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clock 24 October 2023 • 2 min read
Costliest trackers charge fees more than 20 times greater than cheapest option

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Costliest trackers charge fees more than 20 times greater than cheapest option

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clock 23 October 2023 • 2 min read
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AJ Bell promotes Ryan Hughes to lead MPS and multi-asset proposition

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clock 23 October 2023 • 1 min read
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