News editor's view: A week of acquisitions and consolidation

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 11 April

Sahar Nazir
clock • 3 min read

It’s been a week of shifting sands in the financial advisory world, with mergers, acquisitions, and new ventures making headlines across the sector. As we dive into the top ten stories from this week, there’s a clear theme that emerges: the industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with businesses doubling down on growth, navigating economic challenges, and preparing for a future where consolidation, technological advancement, and behavioural insights are all at play.

First up, Perspective Financial Group is on a tear with nine more acquisitions, pushing its total to 116. The latest additions bring in £900m in assets and expands the company's footprint to new locations across the UK. It's clear that Perspective is on a mission to strengthen its market position, but it's not alone. Finli Group is also making waves, completing five more acquisitions, taking its total to seven for the year. Finli's latest deals - spread across Scotland, the north of England, and the South, bring in £220m in assets. But while acquisitions are thriving, the consolidation o...

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