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Thesis hires regional charity expert from wealth rival

15 February 2019, 06:56

Thesis has hired regional charity specialist Alice Farrer from EFG Harris Allday, adding to its Chichester office

Train hails Hargreaves' 'explosive' potential after doubling stake

14 February 2019, 07:31

Nick Train has hailed Hargreaves Lansdown’s potential for ‘explosive growth’ a week after he doubled his stake in the firm.

FCA refiles accounts on complaint about 'green pen' edits

13 February 2019, 10:19

The Financial Conduct Authority has agreed to re-submit its most recent set of annual accounts following a complaint that they were illegible.

'Reckless' pension fund managers could face seven years in jail

11 February 2019, 07:58

New laws being drafted by MPs would enforce jail terms of up to seven years on executives who are found to have recklessly mismanaged pension funds.

Lloyds plans to hire 700 advisers as it turns fire on wealth sector

11 February 2019, 07:33

Lloyds plans to hire more than 700 advisers as it builds on last year’s strategic tie-up with Schroders.

4 shares the pros are buying and selling

11 February 2019, 05:00

Our regular roundup of trades by professional investors, including star fund manager Nick Train’s doubling of his stake in Hargreaves Lansdown.

Nick Train doubles Hargreaves Lansdown stake with £374m buy

06 February 2019, 15:16

Citywire AA-rated Nick Train has near-doubled his stake in Hargreaves Lansdown to more than 10%.

Mattioli cuts jobs as revenue disappoints in 'complex' markets

05 February 2019, 07:52

Mattioli Woods has reduced the number of adviser consultants on its books from 130 to 120 as total headcount fell from 622 employees to 604,

Bond giant Bill Gross to retire from fund management

04 February 2019, 13:58

Superstar fixed income investor Bill Gross is to retire after a career spanning more than 40 years

5 shares the pros are buying and selling

04 February 2019, 05:00

Our regular roundup of trades by professional investors, featuring Liontrust, Focusrite, Smart Metering Systems, Next and Trifast

Tip of the iceberg: why are wealth firms culling jobs?

After a number of wealth firms announced job cuts, we look at whether this is the start of a wider industry trend.
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