Ascot Lloyd makes third ‘major’ acquisition in three years
The deal will take funds under influence to over £7bn
The deal will take funds under influence to over £7bn
Investec’s top management is undergoing a generational changing of the guard, Ascot Lloyd has secured an industry heavyweight for its investment committee and medical insurance provider Expacare is bolstering its distribution and marketing.
Six months after their £6bn merger, Ascot Lloyd Financial Services and Bellpenny have become a single, fully independent advisory company under the brand Ascot Lloyd.
Canada’s RBC has appointed a head of wealth management for its businesses in the UK, the Channel Islands and Asia. Gemma Godfrey’s Moola has poached its chief investment officer from BlackRock, while Ascot Lloyd has created a new head of advice role.
BlueBay Asset Management has strengthened its high yield team; while Ascot Lloyd has nabbed the former chief executive of Cofunds for a non-executive role. Knadel and the JFSC announced board appointments and Barclays named a new chief operating officer.