Axa poaches Nucleus COO to run Elevate

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Axa Wealth has appointed Nucleus' Andrew Smith as chief operating officer (COO) of its platform proposition, Elevate.

Smith, who joins in September, has been a member of the Nucleus senior management team since its launch in 2006. "I recognise AXA Wealth as being a leading platform provider in the industry today, and one whose ambitious strategy promises to further enhance its presence in what is becoming an increasingly competitive market," he said. "I look forward to playing an integral part in bringing that strategy to fruition. "I am extremely proud of what we have achieved at Nucleus over the last six years. Under the leadership of David Ferguson, the business has had a major impact on the di...

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