United Kingdom
Mattioli Woods suspends DB transfer advice service
UK-based Mattioli Woods has stopped providing pension transfer advice service to individuals with safeguarded benefits as the wealth manager undertakes a full review of its work in the area.
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.