Wealth Management

Former Brewin Dolphin head of research Matthew Butcher has joined forces with ex-Argonaut COO Edward James and former colleague Matthew Collis to launch a consultancy firm for wealth managers and fund groups.

St James's Place (SJP) saw funds under management hit a new record in the last 12 months, its latest figures show.

Listed financial services group Tavistock Investments has agreed to buy Standard Financial Group, the parent company of adviser network Financial, in a bid to grow the size and reach of its advisory business.

Saga and Tilney Bestinvest are to launch a joint venture offering investment and financial planning services to the UK's over-50s.

Towry has formed a partnership with Professional Player magazine in a move to offer financial planning and investment management to footballers.

HSBC Private Bank's Roberto Islas has joined Bordier to lead its new international desk.

Rathbones has reported a sharp jump in assets under management for 2014 but adopted a cautious stance on the outlook for investors over the next 12 months.

Listed advice firm Lighthouse Group has teamed with Money on Toast to create a 'cost-effective' focused investment advice service to be delivered online.

Standard Life Wealth has extended the range of portfolios available on its managed portfolio service with the launch of five Conventional portfolios.

Former international cricketer Douglas Lockhart has joined Tilney Bestinvest as an associate director.