Schroders’ Benchmark Capital arm is to acquire 32-adviser, £755m AUM Swindon-based Unique Financial Planning.

Schroders-owned adviser acquisition firm Benchmark Capital has hired former Sandringham Partners chief executive Tim Sargisson as the new managing director of its Financial Planning arm.

Schroders-owned adviser acquisition firm Benchmark Capital has acquired Chartered Financial Planners Kennedy Independent Financial Advice (KFA) in Derry to expand its presence in Northern Ireland.

Benchmark Capital has acquired a 49% stake in West Midlands-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Chartered Independent.