Arbuthnot Latham, wealth management and Financial Planning arm of the Arbuthnot Banking Group, has appointed a new head of its regional offices.

Wealth planner Brown Shipley has appointed Richard McGregor as national head of Court of Protection & personal injury, a newly created role. 

Arbuthnot Banking Group, which owns Chartered Financial Planner Arbuthnot Latham, has boosted half-year profits by £1m.

Andrew Salmon is to take up the role of chief executive officer at Chartered Financial Planner-focused wealth manager Arbuthnot Latham & Co with immediate effect.