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Press releases

2021

Date	Title	File type
21/01/2021	Nucleus launches low-cost outcomes-based managed portfolio service

2020

Date	Title	File type
12/03/2020	Nucleus agrees strategic partnership with Be-IQ
30/03/2020	Nucleus appoints Martin Ettles as chief risk officer
29/06/2020	Advisers' DFM use set to increase by 20%, Nucleus finds
07/07/2020	Business growth the single biggest concern for advisers, Nucleus finds
20/07/2020	More than a quarter of advisers actively reviewing their client segments
24/08/2020	Nucleus introduces flexible approach to e-signatures
22/09/2020	Nucleus launches behavioural finance guide for advisers with behavioural experts Be-IQ
24/09/2020	Nucleus partners with NextGen Planners on practice development events
13/10/2020	Nucleus offers integrated approach to adviser fees as part of major platform upgrade

2019

Date	Title	File type
11/04/2019	Nucleus teams with Rory Percival to launch suitability guide for financial advisers
30/04/2019	Nucleus launches new look advisory board
13/05/2019	Nucleus launches new client portal as it champions better client communications
23/05/2019	Nucleus census release
24/10/2019	Nucleus switches stockbroker to WBS
11/11/2019	Nucleus releases SM&CR guide with Zero Support's Phil Young
18/11/2019	Nucleus launches workplace and resources tool for advisers
26/11/2019	Nucleus introduces trading enhancements in latest boost to platform

2018

Date	Title	File type
02/10/2018	Nucleus appoints Jeannie Bowman as head of internal systems
20/09/2018	‘The new normal’: Nucleus brings together expert panel on drawdown advice
22/08/2018	Nucleus adds to tech capabilities with new head of product development
26/07/2018	Nucleus appoints two non-executive directors to its board
13/07/2018	Nucleus appoints Ann Flynn as head of platform marketing
11/07/2018	Adviser appetite for acquisitions remains strong, Nucleus survey finds
06/07/2018	Nucleus bolsters client relations team with Standard Life hire
04/07/2018	Capacity issues for advisers are client numbers soar Nucleus census finds
02/07/2018	Nucleus Financial – intention to float on AIM
07/06/2018	Nucleus delivers record £5.1m operating profit in 2017
24/05/2018	Nucleus welcomes Chancellor Philip Hammond to its Edinburgh headquarters
27/03/2018	Nucleus partners with Phil Young to launch GDPR guide for financial advisers
15/03/2018	DB transfers to come to a head when stockmarkets fall
6/03/2018	£30,000 DB transfer threshold ‘illusory’, Nucleus pension panel finds
27/02/2018	Nucleus brings together expert panel to help advisers make sense of the DB transfers saga
22/02/2018	Nucleus’ diversity drive continues as it signs up to the Tech Talent Charter
19/02/2018	Nucleus to hold diversity event as part of its campaign for inclusion
16/02/2018	Nucleus launches new capital gains tool
12/02/2018	Nucleus CEO: Technology’s biggest impact on financial services has been transparency
25/01/2018	Nucleus diversity drive continues as it signs up to the Tech Talent Charter

2017

Date	Title	File type
17/11/2017	Nucleus’ Kirsty Lynagh scoops top HR award
27/10/2017	Nucleus picks up prestigious Scottish Financial Services Award
19/10/2017	Nucleus partners with Phil Young to launch guide to MiFID II for advisers
24/08/2017	Nucleus pays first dividend in major new milestone
29/06/2017	Nucleus’ substantial price reduction for larger portfolios comes into effect
11/05/2017	Nucleus delivers £4.3m profit for 2016 as assets and revenue grow strongly and continues momentum into Q1 with record results
28/04/2017	Nucleus appoints John Levin as new non-executive director
23/03/2017	Nucleus launches guide to exit planning for advisers
16/03/2017	Angus Samuels appointed chairman of Nucleus
07/03/2017	FCA asset management review ‘way bigger than RDR’, says Nucleus CEO David Ferguson
02/03/2017	Nucleus to substantially reduce charges for larger portfolios
16/01/2017	Equilibrium assets on Nucleus wrap platform top £500m

2016

Date	Title	File type
8/12/2016	Nucleus launches Illuminate learn – an online learning platform for adviser firms
8/12/2016	Treasury hires Nucleus chief as fintech envoy
23/09/2016	Nucleus wins hat-trick at UK Platform Awards
16/08/2016	Nucleus hires Rachel Vahey as a product technical manager
14/07/2016	Nucleus appoints Swansea-based IFA to hold wrap to account in advisory board role
29/06/2016	Nucleus sets out 10 changes industry must make to improve client outcomes
01/06/2016	Strong growth in adviser use of DFMs highlights need for stronger scrutiny of outsourcing risks, according to Nucleus
17/05/2016	Nucleus calls on advisers to adopt robo-advice in order to incubate future clients
27/04/2016	Nucleus pushes profits to £4.8m as assets continue to climb
08/04/2016	Nucleus sponsors Yorkshire Rows, the oldest female team to have rowed an ocean
22/03/2016	Advisers must introduce a culture of challenge for platform due diligence, urges Nucleus
01/03/2016	Advisers cannot get complacent when picking platforms, says Nucleus
24/02/2016	Nucleus urges advisers ‘to make a ruckus to appeal to a modern audience’
04/02/2016	Nucleus chief executive sets out five demands advisers must address for clients of the future
20/01/2016	Nucleus boosts team with double hire
07/01/2016	Nucleus appoints new asset services director

2015

Date	Title	File type
14/12/2015	Nucleus remains on track to deliver record profits…
21/10/2015	Advisers who ignore sunset clause risk seeing profits halved, warn Nucleus
21/09/2015	Nucleus delivers its strongest ever H1 financial results
24/06/2015	Nucleus pilots wrapstore
10/06/2015	Number of adviser clients set to increase according to new research
13/05/2015	Nucleus appoints new head of people & development
11/05/2015	Nucleus reveals record inflows and strong Q1 results
15/04/2015	Nucleus posts full year results
15/03/2015	Out of control retail fund management industry must radically reorganise says Nucleus CEO David Ferguson
15/03/2015	Industry thought leaders gather for Nucleus’ eighth annual strategy conference
18/02/2015	Nucleus launches Illuminate microsite
15/02/2015	Nucleus launches Illuminate
17/01/2015	Nucleus breaks through £8 billion
14/01/2015	Nucleus appoints new client relations director

2014

Date	Title	File type
27/11/2014	Nucleus appoints Stephen Tucker as non-executive director
25/11/2014	There’s still a place for annuities claims Nucleus as it launches specialist portal
20/11/2014	Nucleus reveals strong Q3 YTD results
17/11/2014	Nucleus appoints new chief technology officer
30/10/2014	Nucleus appoints new finance chief
29/09/2014	Nucleus strengthens its communications team
21/08/2014	Nucleus delivers its strongest ever financial results
19/05/2014	Nucleus posts record quarter as it passes £7bn
30/04/2014	Nucleus posts record financial results
28/04/2014	Seddon to focus on due diligence for Nucleus advisers
04/04/2014	Nucleus members confident ahead of platform regulation changes
11/03/2014	Nucleus launches innovative new online community through ‘Speakeasy’ app
03/03/2014	Nucleus users confident and optimistic about future prospects
26/02/2014	Nucleus unveils Carl Richards as keynote speaker at Adviser event; Nucleus 2014
21/02/2014	Nucleus issues bitesize guide for advisers on impending platform and pension changes
19/02/2014	Nucleus annual strategy event the biggest yet
13/02/2014	Nucleus launches ISA toolkit for advisers
21/01/2014	Moneygate and Nucleus create joint proposition for IFA firms

2013

Date	Title	File type
17/10/2013	Nucleus breaks £6bn following record nine months
10/10/2013	HSBC American Index named fastest growing Q3 fund on Nucleus
16/09/2013	Recruitment top of agenda for advisers
07/08/2013	Seddon elected chairman of Nucleus Advisory Board
05/07/2013	Nucleus celebrates record six months following impressive post-RDR performance
17/06/2013	Nucleus launches innovation campaign
03/06/2013	Nucleus – behavioural barriers still blocking swift and efficient re-registration
15/05/2013	Nucleus selects Origo to power re-registration
02/05/2013	Nucleus firms – young, successful and optimistic
18/03/2013	Nucleus first to add annuity portal
28/02/2013	Nucleus breaks through £5 billion barrier
27/02/2013	Polson to take centre stage at Nucleus event
25/02/2013	Nucleus adds first tranche of trusts to platform
21/02/2013	Nucleus appoints legal duo
06/02/2013	Index funds top of the pops at Nucleus
30/01/2013	Nucleus expands business development team with three new regional roles

2012

Date	Title	File type
06/08/2012	Nucleus enhances DFM offering on back of adviser demand
01/08/2012	Nucleus further enriches technology
12/07/2012	Nucleus bolsters finance function to support growth
19/06/2012	Nucleus embarks on round of RDR roadshows
24/05/2012	Nucleus expands wrap operations team
30/04/2012	Nucleus posts positive results following another successful year
26/04/2012	Nucleus enhancements grant advisers greater control
13/04/2012	Nucleus hires new IFA communications manager
10/02/2012	Nucleus announces new IFA Advisory Board line-up
25/01/2012	Enhancements increase nimbleness of Nucleus platform
16/01/2012	Nucleus expands senior management team

2011

Date	Title	File type
23/11/2011	Nucleus boosts bulk switching capability
26/10/2011	Dimensional’s Bond Fund takes top spot at Nucleus
21/10/2011	Pilot Financial signs up to Nucleus proposition
19/10/2011	Nucleus makes further platform enhancements
02/09/2011	Nucleus expands operations team to support growth
19/08/2011	Nucleus welcomes three new member-firms
17/08/2011	Nucleus introduces new valuation tool for advisers
27/07/2011	Nucleus launches General (gross) account
18/07/2011	Nucleus appoints Moore and Wilson to Board
08/07/2011	Nucleus breaks £3 billion barrier
06/07/2011	IFAs publish guide to platform due diligence
01/07/2011	Equilibrium opens doors to aid platform decisions
27/06/2011	Nucleus welcomes four new additions to its IFA community
23/06/2011	Nucleus enhances platform proposition
17/06/2011	Nucleus IFAs to open doors on ‘Independent Day’
16/06/2011	Advisers re-appoint John Moore as Nucleus IFA advisory board chairman
16/05/2011	Nucleus announces record first quarter as adviser numbers grow
04/05/2011	Wraps break free of niche status says Ferguson
05/04/2011	Nucleus hires new communications manager
03/03/2011	Nucleus completes business development team with third regional director
24/02/2011	Nucleus expands communications team
15/02/2011	Six of the best for Nucleus as IFA interest soars
26/01/2011	Nucleus hires new Regional Business Development Director
12/01/2011	Platform transparency to take centre stage in 2011

2010

Date	Title	File type
08/12/2010	IFAs put forward proposal for one page platform disclosure document
07.12.2010	Nucleus adds two more firms
26.11.2010	Standard Life Global Absolute Return Strategies tops Nucleus growth table
01.11.2010	SSP Swift Integrates with Nucleus
25.10.2010	Nucleus takes IFA-firm total to 80 as inflows since launch rise past £2bn
20.10.2010	Prism Cautious Growth takes top spot on Nucleus growth table
19.10.2010	Estate Capital Signs up to Nucleus
15.09.2010	Nucleus hosts first investment academy
01.09.2010	Nucleus adds further strength to account management and business development teams
17.08.2010	Nucleus bolsters operations team with double hire
09.08.2010	Nucleus names communications manager
02.08.2010	Nucleus names head of legal, risk and compliance
26.07.2010	Nucleus first platform to sign up to Options initiative
15.07.2010	Burley Financial Services joins Nucleus
08.06.2010	Nucleus posts first cash positive month
07.06.2010	Financial confidence among clients on the up, say advisers
02.06.2010	Legal & General tops Nucleus charts
29.04.2010	Nucleus appoints Danby Bloch as non exec director
21.04.2010	Nucleus reports record first quarter as inflows surge
12.04.2010	Ardent joins Nucleus platform
12.04.2010	Accord Financial Management join Nucleus offering
10.03.2010	Nucleus members declare the platform RDR ready
08.03.2010	Strategic Asset Manager joins Nucleus platform
25.02.2010	Client communications heading online say IFAs
17.02.2010	2010 to mark battle in platform space says Ferguson
20.01.2010	Barry Neilson appointment
13.01.2010	Aileen Mathieson appointment
05.01.2010	Nucleus unveils new IFA advisory board

2009

Date	Title	File type
21.12.2009	Best Practice boosts platform with addition of Nucleus wrap
14.12.2009	2010 outlook – DavidFerguson
04.12.2009	Crisis has had positive impact on adviser reputation
27.11.2009	Inflow surge sees Nucleus break through the 1bn barrier
19.11.2009	Leeburn Financial joins Nucleus
05.11.2009	Adviser involvement crucial to continued success
07.10.2009	Smith & Pinching Joins Nucleus
23.09.2009	Dimensional tops fund tables
09.09.2009	Nucleus launches free capital gains tax calculator
03.09.2009	Nucleus bolsters investment operations team
19.08.2009	FM accountability
27.07.2009	Vanguard funds on Nucleus
09.07.2009
29.06.2009	Atkinson Smith joins Nucleus
17.06.2009	Martin to step down at Nucleus
12.06.2009	Downturn driving the wrap market says Ferguson
23.04.2009
25.03.2009	Nucleus appoints new client relations director
17.03.2009	Nucleus chief calls for advisers to stamp their authority on the industry
06.03.2009
23.02.2009	Nucleus unveils new IFA advisory board
30.01.2009	Nucleus unveils new model portfolio tool for platform
09.01.2009	2009 is the year of opportunity for high quality adviser firms

2008

Date	Title	File type
04.12.2008	Sigma Asset Management Joins Nucleus
20.11.2008	Nucleus Bags Best online wrap award
13.11.2008	Nucleus Appoints Communications Director
31.10.2008	Nucleus bolsters team with two new roles
23.10.2008	Nucleus Scoops Best New Platform Award
01.10.2008	Credit crunch creates opportunities for quality financial advisers
19.09.2008	Westerby Investment Management Ltd joins Nucleus
05.09.2008	Nucleus takes fund total to over 2000
06.08.2008
14.07.2008	Nucleus appoints new technical officer
23.06.2008	Nucleus appoints finance director
07.05.2008	Nucleus hits 50 firms
30.04.2008	Nucleus IFAs highlight the real conflict of interest in wrap
13.03.2008	Nucleus announces IFA advisory board line-up
11.03.2008	Nucleus bolsters business development team with Clark hire
03.03.2008	Fidelius joins the Nucleus revolution
04.02.2008	Nucleus announces a further six new adviser firms
31.01.2008	Nucleus celebrates first year
11.01.2008	Wrap to take centre stage in 2008 says Ferguson

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Press spokespersons

David Ferguson

Founder and CEO

Barry Neilson

Chief customer officer

Andrew Smith

Chief technology officer

Garry Mcluckie

Communications director

Stuart Geard

Chief finance officer

Media contacts

Neil Kennedy

email: neil.kennedy@mrm-london.com
phone: 0203 326 9908