Syndicate AM to focus 'exclusively' on wealth management

Scott Sinclair
clock

Asset manager Syndicate is to focus "exclusively" on wealth management and has sought shareholder approval to operate under the lead brand of its financial planning offshoot Ashcourt Rowan.

It follows a strategic review of the business and the promotion of former Ashcourt Rowan chief executive Mark Cheshire to group CEO earlier this month. In a trading update today, the business says it intends to focus exclusively on the wealth management sector through its offering of financial planning and asset management services. "The Board sees significant opportunities within the UK wealth management sector - both at the mass affluent and high net worth levels - and believes it now has the momentum, internal processes, national footprint of offices and the support of its major ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

The paradox of invisible value: How to ensure clients recognise the power of advice in volatile times

The paradox of invisible value: How to ensure clients recognise the power of advice in volatile times

'Investing is not just a technical exercise; it’s an emotional one'

Kate Rainbow
clock 03 August 2026 • 4 min read
The Platforms Association acquires the UK Platform Awards

The Platforms Association acquires the UK Platform Awards

Clive Waller hands over the awards programme

Isabel Baxter
clock 30 July 2026 • 2 min read
FCA bereavement survey sent to just 12 firms – 'A very small dip in the ocean'

FCA bereavement survey sent to just 12 firms – 'A very small dip in the ocean'

Covers advisers, platforms and wealth managers

Sophia Panayi
clock 30 July 2026 • 3 min read