2nd September 2025

Is Adviser Sentiment Turning a Corner?

UK IA Sector Net Flows: February – July 2025
 
Advisers may be edging back towards confidence, with fresh flows showing a mix of caution and renewed appetite for risk.
 
Panacea’s analysis of Finscape data (Feb–Jul 2025) reveals:
 
  • Total flows: +£6.91bn net inflows across all IA sectors.
  • Mixed growth: 31 sectors gained, 28 declined — signalling uneven sentiment.
  • Leaders: Global (+15.7%), North America (+9.9%) and Short-Term Money Market (+7.6%).
  • Defensive tilt: UK Gilts drew £432m, underlining ongoing demand for safer assets.
  • UK equities out of favour: UK All Companies (−13.8%) and UK Equity Income (−4.7%) saw notable outflows.
  • Momentum shift: April marked the low point (£699m inflows), but July hit the year’s high (£1.6bn).
 
The picture is still nuanced, but July’s rebound suggests adviser sentiment may be turning a corner.
 
Source: Finscape IA sector data, February–July 2025. Analysis by Panacea Adviser.

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