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IFA firm acquisition costs face ‘upward pressure’ – AFH
Private equity and product providers are driving up the cost of buying bigger IFA businesses, according to serial acquirer AFH Wealth Management.
PEOPLE MOVES: Aviva, Hawksford, TPR
In a shock announcement the head of the UK’s pensions regulator resigns, Charles Stanley appoints an investment manager from Quilter Cheviot and Hawksford hires a former police officer.
Ex-C Hoare and First Names trio to enhance index service
The former heads of C. Hoare & Co Wealth Management, James Hoare and Annamaria Koerling, together with Andrew de la Haye, deputy managing director of First Names Group, have acquired a majority stake in Enhance MPI Ltd.
International wealth boutique buys into UK IFA
London-based wealth manager Dolfin has formed a strategic partnership with the advisory group Alexander House Financial Services.
Transact entry into FTSE 250 points the way for more platforms
The entry of Integrafin, the parent company of platform provider Transact, into the FTSE 250 index has been described as good news for rival platforms and wealth managers considering a listing.