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FCA closes investigation into collapsed £135m property scheme
The regulator announced an investigation into the group in 2022
Fairstone appoints former Aldermore Bank boss as new CEO
Steven Cooper takes over from Fairstone’s founder Lee Hartley
MAI Capital Management buys $570m California RIA
The full Summit team will remain in place after the acquisition completes
Financial planning | 15 Sep 25
Former Morgan Stanley adviser launches independent RIA
The firm is headquartered in Woodbury, Minnesota
Manchester IFA launches adviser school
The school was created in response to demand for independent advice, coupled with a decline in advisers




