Wealth manager acquires second advice firm in a year
Wealth manager and legal adviser Progeny Group has acquired Chestergate Financial Planning in a continued push of its ‘acquire to hire’ strategy.
Merger And Acquisition
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Rathbones and S&W merger talks collapse
Merger discussions between Rathbones and Smith and Williamson have collapsed following a decision by the latter to attempt to list on the stock market.
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Watchdog scrutinises Standard Life/Aberdeen deal
A government watchdog has announced an investigation into the merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management, to ensure it does not damage competition in the industry.
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Old Mutual Wealth acquisition adds £120m in assets
Old Mutual Wealth has boosted its assets under advice by £120m following its acquisition of a Cheadle-based financial adviser.
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800 jobs to go in Standard Life/Aberdeen merger
Standard Life Investment and Aberdeen Asset Management will make 800 job cuts once their £11bn merger deal is finalised.
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The Adviser Centre snaps up research firm
The Adviser Centre has announced its acquisition of research group Scopic Research amid efforts to increase its presence in the UK IFA and wealth management space.
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PA ANALYSIS: M&A frenzy should scare investors
As markets digest the news that AB InBev has agreed a deal to buy SABMiller for some £68bn, investors would be wise to consider what these kind of blockbuster deals may signify for markets.
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MA at record levels says Towers Watson
The first quarter of 2015 has already seen the most mergers and acquisitions activity since Towers Watson began compiling its Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor in 2008, the firm has said.
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Is MandA hype the real deal
Cash-rich companies are helping fuel the current rounds of M&A activity though there are still plenty of questions that need to be asked before diving in too early.
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RLAM Cholwill M and A will soar
RLAM’s Cholwill has predicted a pick-up in M&A as mega caps face stagnant growth prospects.
