Ferguson and Neilson to step down from Nucleus as Rowney takes the helm after James Hay deal

Ferguson will pursue other opportunities after a period of handover. Alongside him, Barry Neilson, chief customer officer, is also departing. Alex Kovach, who joined from interactive investor last year will take on his areas as part of his new role as chief commercial officer. The leadership team will also comprise of Richard Warner as chief operating officer and Alison Longbottom as chief people officer. Other executive roles are still being considered and will be announced in due course, the company said. The combined group, which has £47bn in assets under advice, has decide...