Victims of the Hartley Pensions collapse have moved a step closer to having their funds unlocked with the appointment of a firm to receive transfers from the Hartley SIPP business, which is currently in administration.

Bristol-based wealth manager Clifton Asset Management has acquired West Midlands Chartered Financial Planner firm GB Financial Services.

Bristol-based Clifton Asset Management has acquired Caerphilly-based financial advisers Mark Philips Ltd, boosting Clifton's assets under management (AUM) to over £1bn. 

Bristol-based Clifton Asset Management has acquired Gloucestershire-based financial adviser Noble James Associates for an undisclosed sum.