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Private client manager James Hambro & Partners is to merge with rival Calkin Pattinson to create a combined group with £1bn in assets under management, advice and administration.

Three ex-Honister providers will continue to accept bulk transfers despite MacRobin's assertion that there are legal and practical issues that should prevent them from doing so.

Attractive commission options on offer from some providers ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) contributed to Standard Life's fall in gross inflows to its new-style propositions, its UK chief executive has said.

The advisory arm of Sanlam UK has said it will move from a national to a 300-adviser network over the next five years.

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Professional Adviser is proud to announce the launch of the first ever set of dedicated multi-asset awards.

CONDENSED

Sesame Limited, the network arm of Sesame Bankhall Group, recorded a loss of £2.5m in 2011.

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