Wealth manager and Financial Planning group Sanlam UK has hired former journalist Charlie Parker as its new head of portfolio management.

Sanlam UK - part of Sanlam Limited, the South African-based group - has speeded up the development of its HNW client Private Office arm by appointing two new experienced recruits, Jonathan Moon and Will Cayzer.

Wealth and investment manager Sanlam UK has appointed former Just Retirement director of intermediary sales John Pyburn as its new head of UK distribution.

Sanlam UK – part of South African-owned Sanlam Limited - has acquired the financial adviser network business of Tavistock Financial Ltd from Tavistock Investments Plc.