United Kingdom
Over 80% of advice firms globally lack a ‘defined M&A strategy’
But nearly half want to execute a merger or acquisition over the next 24 months
IFA firm acquires Surrey-based financial planning business
Deal adds around £250m assets under management to the group
JP Morgan buys UK robo-adviser
As part of the US giant’s plans to roll out a digital bank in Britain later this year
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Bank makes c-suite changes, as professional body bolsters Middle East operation
Wealth manager buys UK advice firm for £4m
While it ‘is in exclusive due diligence on two potential transactions in two international markets’