The brokers' new agenda

Article Abstract:

The crash of John Siddall, a stockbroking firm from Manchester, England, has affected brokers in the city as a whole. WH Ireland, another Manchester broker, is to buy some of Siddall. Ireland will have some 50 million pounds sterling funds under management after the deal with from 33 million pounds and 34 million pounds from Siddall. This deal has led to a debate on consolidation among brokers in Manchester where around 20 brokers operate. Costs are increasing, including compliance costs, and this is a pressure toward consolidation.

Manchester, England, John Siddall

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Doing the continental

Article Abstract:

John Siddall and Son a stockbroker, will merge with an independent financial advisers called Hilliard, Wallace and Partners, and Wallace is to acquire Jaeger Expatriate Services. The company to be set up from the merger will use the name of Siddall and will have some 70 employees, including three working in Bordeaux, France, and nearly 50 in London and Manchester, England. Approval has to be granted by the UK tax authorities before the merger can proceed.

Investment advice, Investment Advisory Services, Investment advisers, Hilliard, Wallace and Partners, John Siddall and Son

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View from the tower

Article Abstract:

James Brearley and Son is a stockbroker from Lancashire, England, and has expanded, increasing the variety of services offered. The funds managed by the company are a little over 500 million pounds sterling. Hargreave (Marsden W) Hale and Co is another Lancashire broker which is also expanding. The company focuses on foreign and UK securities and management of portfolios and unit trusts, with some 100 pounds sterling of funds directly managed.

Management, Hargreave (Marsden W) Hale and Co, James Brearley and Sons

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