M&G Wealth Advice has recruited appointed Matthew Ings FPFS from wealth manager St James’s Place (SJP) to lead its adviser academy.

The first two participants have joined a new adviser academy being launched by a hybrid legal and Financial Planning firm.

Adviser platform Transact has launched a training academy for new staff as it aims to restore its service levels to previous standards.

IFA firm Ascot Lloyd has hired Chartered Financial Planner Duncan Gregory to head its new adviser academy.