Charles Stanley

Charles Stanley's Chris Bolshaw and Jeremy Sharp and five of their colleagues are to join Walker Crips to open a new office in Truro at the end of February.

Charles Stanley CIO Paul Abberley has been confirmed as the business' new chief executive after the Financial Conduct Authority approved his appointment.

Wealth management firms say they are being "crippled" by suitability requirements as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) increases its scrutiny of the sector.

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Rob Hudson, currently head of Charles Stanley Direct, is joining Aberdeen Asset Management to develop the group's digital proposition.

Charles Stanley has reported a £3.9m pre-tax loss for the six months to 30 September, driven by costs arising from the ongoing "major upgrade" of its systems and processes.

Rob Hudson is leaving his role as head of Charles Stanley Direct at the end of December after three and a half years.

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Investors wishing to move from direct-to-consumer to adviser platforms face "punitive" exit fees, according to analysis by the lang cat.

Paul Abberley has become chief executive of Charles Stanley, replacing Sir David Howard.