Financial Planning firm One Four Nine has launched a new "culture and talent strategy" to develop the careers of its workforce, particularly among acquired firms.

Recently-launched Financial Planning and fund management firm One Four Nine Group has appointed highly experienced fund manager Jasper Berens as a non-executive director.

The Financial Planning market can expect to see increased interest in acquisitions from private equity firms in the first half of 2022, according to Tilney Smith & Williamson.

Financial Planners have told Financial Planning Today that they expect a rise in wealth management and financial advice M&A deals this year.