AJ Bell appoints pensions MD

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A J Bell has appointed Richard Taylor as managing director for its pensions arm, responsible for its SSAS and SIPP business.

Taylor will work alongside Charles Galbraith, managing director of Lawshare, A J Bell's stockbroking arm, and has over 25 years financial services experience. He joined A J Bell in 2005 as legal and technical director, having worked for a number of pension providers, including National Mutual for 17 years. Andy Bell, who will continue as chief executive, said: "This latest senior management appointment is a natural extension of our success and growth. As well as being natural leaders, Richard and Charles both possess an encyclopedic knowledge of their respective business areas. This appoi...

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