Inside Tenet Group's break up and demise

From 1.75 million customers served to administration

Jen Frost
clock • 3 min read

Tenet Group administration documents have laid bare the scale of efforts to split up the former advice network giant as it sought an orderly wind down.

They also confirmed that major shareholders Aviva, Abrdn and Aegon earlier this year declined to pump additional funding into the business as it grappled with DB pension transfer-related regulatory challenges, ultimately leading to its June plunge into administration. Tenet Group's ordinary preferential creditors and secondary preferential creditors are likely to see dividends paid in full, according to the update from administrator Interpath. Unsecured creditors "should" receive a dividend though the amount is yet to be determined, it was stated in the document. Around £5.5 million c...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Companies

Iress earnings reach £12m in 2025 driven by wealth division client wins

Iress earnings reach £12m in 2025 driven by wealth division client wins

Targeted reinvestment in 2026

Jaskeet Briah
clock 25 February 2026 • 2 min read
Brooks Macdonald 'reviewing' further financial planning M&A opportunities

Brooks Macdonald 'reviewing' further financial planning M&A opportunities

Gets H1 financial planning revenue boost but profit slides

Jen Frost
clock 24 February 2026 • 3 min read
Financial adviser launches women-focused practice

Financial adviser launches women-focused practice

Danielle Sissons unveils Ivey Financial Planning

Isabel Baxter
clock 23 February 2026 • 4 min read