Sanlam UK takes majority stake in UK financial planning business ASL

Sanlam UK, part of international financial services group Sanlam, is taking a 55% stake in independent financial planning business Avidus Scott Lang (ASL) thus expanding its presence in northern England to six offices.   Based in Sale, Cheshire, ASL was started over 35 years ago in 1983 by Dean Scott and Jimmy Lang. It has since grown into a team of 12 financial advisers and support staff, providing holistic financial advice for clients across the North of England. The acquisition follows several other strategic purchases made by Sanlam earlier in the year.  The northern offering has ...