Wealth manager and Financial Planner Evelyn Partners has appointed ex-professional rugby player Chris Dean to its Edinburgh Financial Planning team.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the industry consumer safety net, has so far received 644 claims against failed SIPP provider Forthplus Pensions Limited, it reported today.

Former professional rugby player and Chartered Financial Planner Jason Baggott will jointly lead Scottish wealth manager Tweed’s new sports division.