Synchron makes key compliance hire
Risk-focused financial planning group Synchron has made a key hire, recruiting former UBS Wealth senior staffer, Michael Jones as its new compliance manager.
Jones' recruitment has been confirmed by Synchron director, Don Trapnell, as part of its continuing growth and development strategy.
Jones was previously director, transactions and advisory compliance within UBS Wealth, prior to which he was compliance management for Industry Funds Management.
He has both a Bachelor or Business and a Bachelor of Law, as well as a Diploma of Financial Services.
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