** Shares of Frenkel Topping Group FEN.L rise 3% to 68p,
easing after hitting 69p, its highest since March 8
** The professional and financial services firm reports
"encouraging start" to 2023 in line with its expectations
** FEN says FY AUM up 1%
** Co helped by 99% client retention for investment
management services and strong performance at its discretionary
fund manager Ascencia
** Stock set for headed for best day since Feb 1
** Including session gains, FEN's stock down about 8% YTD
($1 = 0.8039 pounds)
(Reporting by Muhammed Husain in Bengaluru)
((Muhammed.Husain@thomsonreuters.com;))