London 28 September 2022. GPP, a vertically integrated, multi-platform and financial services provider, part of Titan Wealth Holdings (“Titan Wealth”), has appointed industry stalwart Geoff Towers as its Chief Executive Officer. Geoff will be responsible for leading GPP as a core part of the group’s growth strategy, and further establishing the group’s position in providing leading technology and wealth management services to clients. 

Geoff was previously Chief Executive of BNY Mellon’s Pershing business, and holds several non-executive director positions, including advising industry trade body PIMFA since November 2021. Geoff has 40 years’ experience in wealth management and investment services, including as CEO of Standard Life Savings where he oversaw the launch of its Wrap and Fund proposition. He started his career at Citibank and has also held roles at Barclays Wealth, Legal & General and Friends Life. Geoff is also an Advisory Board Member for the City of London Socio-Economic Diversity Task Force, which aims to improve socio-economic diversity at senior levels across UK financial and professional services. 

Geoff replaces Julian Parker as CEO of GPP. Julian is co-founder of GPP and will remain in the business as Executive Chair, continuing to be actively involved in its sales strategy.  

GPP offers clients access to global financial markets and was acquired by Titan Wealth in June 2021, enabling Titan’s Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) to scale, and providing investors and intermediaries with access to quality, cost-effective services. 

The appointment is subject to FCA approval. 

Andrew Fearon, Joint CEO of Titan Wealth commented: “GPP has become a core element of Titan’s wealth platform business since the acquisition last year and is fundamental to our expansion plans. Geoff brings market leading knowledge and extensive experience to the role, and I can think of no one better placed to chart the course for GPP’s continued development as part of Titan’s ambitious plans for growth.” 

Geoff Towers, CEO of GPP, added: “Under Julian’s leadership, and more recently its expansion under the Titan group, GPP has established itself as a go-to platform for clients looking for an integrated service. I look forward to working with the team at Titan and GPP on the next phase of its growth, and in ensuring the business effectively navigates the challenging market environment to further build on its position.” 

PRESS RELEASE

Titan Wealth Holdings, (“Titan Wealth” or the “Group”) today announces the acquisition of Haibun Wealth Ltd (“Haibun”) as part of its ongoing strategy to bring a new proposition to the wealth and asset management sector.

With AUM of £200m, London-based Haibun was founded in 2005 to meet the increasing demand for customised portfolio diversification and tax efficient investments. Haibun offers a range of solutions for professional clients and high net worth individuals (HNWI) seeking alternative investment options in the private equity, Enterprise Investment Scheme, VCT and property space.

Haibun will provide Titan Wealth with another suite of investment products to distribute to its clients and to IFAs, with tax efficient investment products continuing to be in demand from investors. This complements Titan Wealth’s existing investment offering, which includes ETFs, direct equities, and fund of funds capabilities, and enables the Group to provide a comprehensive investment solution to IFA’s and HNWI’s in conjunction with its IFA and DFM platforms.

James Kaberry and Andrew Fearon, joint-CEOs of Titan Wealth said: “The acquisition of Haibun presents an exciting opportunity for Titan Wealth to diversify its offering beyond what is typically provided by mainstream wealth management firms. Haibun also brings an important community of clients and providers to expand Titan Wealth’s network.

“Since Titan Wealth launched in June 2021 with the acquisition of two leading investment and wealth management businesses – GPP and Tavistock Wealth Limited – we have been on a journey to reform the sector. Following the acquisitions of Cardale and Baggette earlier this year, the acquisition of Haibun marks another key moment in our journey to providing better integration and flexibility to investment managers, IFAs and clients by adding a high-quality alternatives capability.

We are delighted to welcome Haibun to the Group, to amplify its growth potential and to allow us to unlock even more value for our clients.”

Stuart Knight, Co-Founding Partner of Haibun Wealth commented: “We are excited by the acquisition and strongly believe joining the Titan Group will enhance the service we currently provide to our clients. The opportunity to join with a strategic partner providing greater resource will allow us to expand our offering and range of services as well as develop the experience for both existing and prospective clients. We look forward to working with James, Andrew and the wider Titan Group and continuing the growth of our business.”

This acquisition brings Titan Wealth’s total AUM to c.£5.4bn.

Titan Wealth was advised by Gateley Legal and supported in its due diligence by BDO and TCC.

Following our announcement in February that we had agreed terms to acquire Cardale Asset Management, Titan Wealth is delighted to announce that following receipt of FCA approval; Cardale today became a Titan group company.

Moving forwards, Titan will work closely with Cardale to maximise business synergies, introduce new and innovative product solutions; in so doing, bringing added value to existing and future clients.

It was a busy night for Titan Wealth at the 2022 WealthBriefing European Awards. Titan Asset Management won the award for ‘Most Innovative Thematic Proposition’ and Tom Wooders, Group Head of Sales representing Titan Wealth Solutions presented two awards – Alternative Investment Manager (Bank/Institutional) and Blockchain-based Sourcing Solution.

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London, 22 Februay 2022

Titan Wealth acquires Cardale Asset Management

Titan Wealth Holdings, (“Titan Wealth” or the “Group”) today announces the acquisition of Cardale Asset Management, (“Cardale”) as part of its ongoing strategy to bring a new proposition to the wealth and asset management sector. The acquisition is subject to FCA approval.

Based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Cardale is an independent investment management business, with turnover of £16mn and EBITDA of £9.4mn (for FY 2021), and provides portfolio management, stockbroking and financial planning services to private clients. Since its launch in 2003 Cardale has seen impressive and sustained growth, reaching £1.5bn in assets under management (AUM) which it manages for approximately 3,500 clients, and employing circa 70 financial and investment professionals under the leadership of a highly experienced Board.

James Kaberry and Andrew Fearon, joint-CEOs of Titan Wealth said: “We are delighted to welcome the team at Cardale to Titan Wealth. Cardale is a highly profitable and well-respected business with a focused and proven investment process that consistently delivers outperformance to its client portfolios. Cardale will form a key part of Titan’s central investment proposition and enhance the Group’s distribution capabilities, providing Titan Wealth with a significant presence in the North of England, making it an excellent strategic, geographic and cultural fit for both parties.

“This marks another important milestone for Titan Wealth in our journey to drive reform of the sector, to create value and provide more integrated and flexible services to investment managers, IFAs and clients and we are excited by the future growth opportunities.”

Titan Wealth launched in June 2021 with the acquisition of two leading investment and wealth management businesses – GPP and Tavistock Wealth Limited. The acquisition of Cardale is anticipated to double Titan Wealth’s revenues and will also support its continued growth towards meeting its target of £20-30bn in AUM within four years of launch.

Andy Tod, CEO of Cardale said: “Having established Cardale in 2003 and grown the business organically since inception, now is the right time to find a partner with the expertise and reach that will take us to the next level and ensure we continue to deliver a compelling offering for our existing and prospective clients. In Titan Wealth we have found a highly complementary partnership with strong cultural alignment that will drive growth in our client base and distribution capabilities, allowing us to continue to invest in our operations and client service. It is a testament to the positivity associated with the acquisition that all existing Cardale employee shareholders will be reinvesting in the new business. We are very much looking forward to working with the team at Titan Wealth.”

The acquisition is expected to complete in March/April 2022, subject to regulatory approval, and after which Titan Wealth will have AUM of £5.2 bn.

Cardale will operate under the Titan Wealth holding group and retain its existing model, leadership and brand.

Titan Wealth was advised by Spencer House Partners, Gateley Legal, and BDO.