AJ Bell unveils charitable foundation

AJ Bell Futures Foundation

AJ Bell has launched a charitable initiative and has already lined up two charity partners to benefit from the project.

The investment platform will initially contribute 0.5% of its profits before tax to the AJ Bell Futures Foundation every year, with staff being given the opportunity to volunteer for the organisations the charitable initiative supports. The foundation will focus on helping people in the firm's local communities, either from disadvantaged backgrounds or those who have faced significant life challenges, and give them opportunities to become more financially secure. AJ Bell shares drop despite 143% surge in inflows for investments arm The first two charity partners are Smart Works and...