** Shares of investment platform AJ Bell AJBA.L up 2.1% at 456.5p
** AJBA posts 27.7% rise in Q1 gross inflows for platform business
** Co reports platform business gross inflow of 4.6 bln pounds ($6.2 bln) for quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025 vs 3.6 bln pounds year ago
** "This excellent customer growth reflects the impact of ongoing investment in our brand and platform propositions," said CEO Michael Summersgill
** Stock up 3.75% YTD
(Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru)
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