Newcastle Building Society advice arm buys ex-footballer's firm

The acquirer is the advice subsidiary of the Newcastle Building Society, while the acquired is the firm of former Newcastle United professional footballer Keith Dyson. "I was particularly impressed by the scale and ambition of Newcastle Financial Advisers, as well as its commitment to and focus on building long-term relationships with clients, and knowledge and understanding of the products in the market," Dyson said. "For my clients, Newcastle Financial Advisers' footprint means more locations for them to access in-person financial advice services, and I am confident they will be wel...