Brooks Macdonald

Brooks Macdonald has acquired discretionary fund manager Spearpoint, manager of the Arch Cru funds, in a deal that could reach £32m.

Wealth manager Brooks Macdonald has announced a spate of acquisitions alongside a hike in profits which have jumped 17% to £8.5m year-on-year.

Discretionary fund manager Brooks Macdonald is to make its administration services available to adviser clients, following "significant demand".

Private client wealth manager Brooks Macdonald Asset Management has linked with online portal Money-info.

Brooks Macdonald Asset Management has linked with Money-info, the client facing service combining online personal financial management with banking and portfolio reporting.

Axa Wealth has linked with discretionary manager Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (BMAM) to offer advisers risk-profiled portfolios.

RISE OF THE INTELLIGENT ETF

Brooks Macdonald Group's funds under management passed £3bn in 2011, aided by the acquisition of the Clarke Willmott investment management team.

Brooks Macdonald Asset Management has bolstered its UK equity capabilities with the hire of ex-New Star manager Toby Thompson.

Vince Harvey, head of training & development for Brooks Macdonald Group, discusses why some clients may prefer restricted over independent advice.