Thorpe to lead Cazenove UK retail business

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Cazenove has promoted Rob Thorpe to the newly-created head of UK retail position.

Thorpe, previously head of UK advisory, will have a main focus on implementing the group's retail strategy ahead of the RDR. Cazenove says Thorpe has already delivered strong distribution growth in the life company, platform and national IFA firm spaces. Thorpe has also pioneered TCF initiatives with key distributors and built strong partnerships in adviser education ahead of anticipated new CPD requirements for the RDR, the group says. Cazenove managing director of investment funds Robin Minter-Kemp says Thorpe's appointment underlines the importance the group has in aligning its ...

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