More than four in five Financial Planners (84%) expect assets under management and advice to rise this year, according to a survey.

Financial Planner and wealth manager Saltus has bought Newcastle-based Financial Planning firm Lowes Financial Management for an undisclosed amount.

Wealth manager Tavistock today reported an operational loss after a turbulent last six months, during which time the firm quarrelled with former investment partner Titan Wealth and sold its advice business.

Wealth manager Tavistock has confirmed that it will reposition the business after receiving £22m from The Saltus Partnership today for its network of 140 self-employed registered individuals.

Wealth manager Tavistock has acquired asset manager ABP as it completes its sale of its financial advice businesses, Tavistock Partners Limited and Tavistock Partners (UK) Limited, to Saltus.

Saltus has paid up to £37.75m to acquire Tavistock’s financial advice businesses, Tavistock Partners Limited and Tavistock Partners (UK) Limited, including the Abacus and Duchy brands.