Ex-Clarkson Hill batch told they can trade again

Scott Sinclair
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The first tranche of former Clarkson Hill advisers who joined Moneygate Group today received their CF30 authorisations from the FSA.

Moneygate is helping more than 30 former Clarkson Hill intermediaries regain FSA approval following their former company's slide into administration earlier this year. It had unsuccessfully moved to acquire the assets of the national IFA, instead taking on a number of its advisers. "We are delighted the initial group who joined us from Clarkson Hill have had their applications approved," Moneygate CEO Lee Hartley says. "I think everyone is aware that all Clarkson Hill advisers are subject to a non‐routine application process and we clearly understand the reasons for this. "These...

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