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StocksHigh Impact•13 February 2026•

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St. James Place Shares Plunge Amid AI Disruption Fears, Sector Peers Also Retreat

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St. James Place (SJP) shares experienced a significant decline, reaching a low of 1,300 pence, marking its lowest level since December 15. This downturn represents a tumble of over 16% from its highest point this year. The sharp fall is primarily attributed to growing market jitters regarding the potential disruptive impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the wealth management sector. This sentiment extended across the industry, with other prominent London-based wealth management firms, including Schroders, Aberdeen, and M&G, also witnessing retreats in their share prices. The broad-based decline underscores investor apprehension about the evolving technological landscape and its implications for traditional financial services.