acquisitions

More consolidation of consolidators predicted

Deals continue despite economic and regulatory headwinds

Platform Wealthtime and DFM Copia Capital become Quanta Group

Advice firm targets ‘another three to five’ deals this year

Acquires financial planning, employee benefits and DFM businesses

Aims to add £1bn in assets with a ‘raft’ of deals to come this year

The digital wealth manager sees assets exceed £5.5bn

‘Greater negotiation clout’ and tech investment cited as deal drivers

Bought Reading-based Professional Financial Centre

A growing trend of consolidation within the sector