Brewin Dolphin chief exec David Nicol to retire

Beer (pictured) is currently responsible for Brewin Dolphin's intermediaries, charity, professional services and digital businesses. Nicol will step down on 14 June and remain with the group during a transition period until 29 July. Beer has more than 20 years' experience in financial services and wealth management. He previously worked at National Australia Bank, Gerrard and Barclays. He joined Brewin Dolphin in 2008 to open and run the Nottingham office. He subsequently assumed the role of regional director across the Midlands, before taking charge of the intermediaries' business in...