Adviser network ValidPath has launched a £100,000 loan facility to help established adviser firms wanting to leave their current network who feel shackled by so-called 'golden handcuff' deals.

Industry veteran Barry Meeks has joined the board of IFA network ValidPath as an independent non-executive director of parent firm Rimbal.

Adviser network ValidPath has launched a succession solution to facilitate the sale and purchase of IFA firms.

IFA network ValidPath has hired Jon Barham from Bankhall Group to be its new commercial director as it plans to expand its network proposition to advisers seeking retirement or management buy-outs.