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Below you will find the latest articles covering a wide range of issues and topics relevant to financial advisers. Articles are written by contributors from Embark’s businesses as well as other partners and providers and are not promotional or sponsored.

These articles are intended for regulated financial advisers and intermediaries only.

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Embark survey reveals paraplanner profession in rude health

By Nick Armet, Embark Group

Embark Adviser newsletter, Press Release

Our latest survey takes the pulse of professional paraplanners and the diagnosis is very positive. Paraplanners are in great heart, confident about the future of paraplanning and its value within financial planning, thanks to growing influence across adviser firms combined with greater levels of recognition for the work that they do.

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New leadership team members appointed

By Embark Group

Embark Group news, Press Release

Embark Group has today announced the appointment of Jonathan Sandell, as Group Head of Propositions, and Barry MacLennan, as CEO of Embark Investments. These individuals will form part of Embark’s new management structure, and follows a number of appointments made earlier in the year.

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Paraplanner profession in rude health; but, paraplanners feel they can do more

By Embark Group

Embark Group news, Press Release

Embark Group (Embark) has taken the pulse of paraplanners and found the profession in an exceptionally positive mood.

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Embark e-bike scheme saves Dundee 35,000kg of CO2 emissions

By Embark Group

Embark Group news, Press Release

Embark have marked the start of National Bike Week by releasing the latest data from Embark Dundee, the e-bike scheme they have sponsored since 2020. This follows on from the scheme's extension and expansion, along with a recent recruitment drive, which reiterates Embark's commitment to Dundee and its community.

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Embark announces Paul McMahon as Non-Executive Director

By Embark Group

Embark Group news, Press Release

Embark Group (Embark) today announces the appointment of Paul McMahon as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk Committee

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Embark becomes title sponsor of the Bikestrong cycling team

By Embark Group

Embark Group news, Press Release

Embark Group has announced today that it has become the new, main sponsor of the renamed Embark Bikestrong cycling team. Embark Bikestrong is a burgeoning road cycling team, currently operating at an elite development level with aspirations to reach the World Tour.

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