The acquisitive Financial Planning business Succession Group has added £400m in funds under management with two acquisitions - Scottish Chartered Financial Planners AFS and Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon based Inspire Wealth Management.

EQ Investors, the boutique wealth manager and Chartered Financial Planning firm led by industry veteran John Spiers, has recruited Mark Howlett to join as an executive director with responsibility for the advice side of the business.

Leeds-based Chartered and Certified Financial Planning firm Manse Capital has launched a new brand identity as it prepares for expansion plans and celebrates 21 years in business.

A boutique wealth management firm run by a Chartered Financial Planner has gone on a hiring spree with a triple appointment.