Howden has agreed to amass Thomond Asset Administration, a monetary advisory enterprise based mostly in Eire.
Based by Tom Fitzgerald, Neal Kelly and David O’Neill, Thomond advises people and enterprise house owners on monetary planning, pensions earlier than and after retirement, investments and property planning.
Its staff of 9 will be a part of Howden as a part of the deal. Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed.
Howden stated the acquisition marks one other step within the “ongoing enlargement” of its monetary advisory enterprise in Eire.
The corporate expects the transaction to strengthen its present consumer providing and add additional scale and technical experience.
Howden Monetary Advisory managing director Dermot Gaskin stated: “Thomond Asset Administration has constructed a powerful wealth administration enterprise in Limerick Metropolis, with values that intently align to our personal. Thomond’s give attention to long-term consumer relationships, constructed on belief and openness, mirrors our dedication to placing shoppers on the centre of every part we do.
“This acquisition will provide their shoppers a good wider vary of providers, whereas making certain they proceed to entry professional recommendation near the place they’re based mostly. I’m delighted to welcome Tom, Neal, David and the broader staff to Howden.”
The deal follows Howden’s earlier additions of Maven Monetary Planning in April 2026 and Opes Wealth Belief in Might 2026.
Howden’s monetary advisory staff was launched final yr and is led by Dermot Gaskin. It now includes greater than 80 professionals supporting the monetary planning and advisory wants of shoppers throughout Eire.
Thomond Asset Administration is the buying and selling identify of People Asset Administration. The acquisition stays topic to approval from the Central Financial institution of Eire.
Thomond Asset Administration’s co-founders stated: “We’re excited to hitch Howden as its first monetary advisory acquisition in Limerick Metropolis. This partnership means our shoppers will profit from larger assets and broader experience however with the identical private service they worth in the present day.”
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