Investment manager Janus Henderson has acquired two firms, including the private investments arm of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK).

The £432m private equity acquisition of SIPPs and Financial Planning firm Mattioli Woods has moved ahead this week with over 95% of shareholders voting in favour.

Wealth manager and stockbroker Redmayne Bentley is to acquire the client assets of failed Liverpool wealth manager and stockbroker Blankstone Sington, subject to regulatory and court approval.

The valuation of independent financial advice businesses has dropped from an average of 4 times recurring income in 2022 to 3.3 times recurring income for the first quarter of 2024, according to a new study.