Richard Denning named Ascentric chief executive

M&G bought Ascentric in 2020

Jenna Brown
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Richard Denning has been confirmed as the next chief executive of wealth platform Ascentric by parent company M&G Wealth.

Denning has been interim chief executive since December after the departure of Rob Regan. Denning, who has 21 years platform sector experience, joined the business last year.  Denning was a key figure in the transformation of the Aegon platform business and previously held senior executive positions at Novia Financial, Skandia, Selestia Investments, Britannic Assurance and Prudential. M&G acquired Ascentric from Royal London in September 2020. M&G Wealth was formed in November last year and brought together Ascentric with existing businesses, Prudential Financial Planning, The Advice ...

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