The UK private banking and wealth management firm is continuing to build its team in the North West.

Arbuthnot Latham has hired Alastair Cobley from Investec as a private banker in Manchester.

The London-headquartered firm said the new addition comes as part of its expansion drive in the North West. It follows the hires of Jacqui Slack-Davidson and Andrew Waters, who joined the firm's wealth planning team in Manchester in September.

Cobley brings over 10 years' industry experience to the newly-created role, having worked in corporate banking, treasury and private banking for high net worth individuals.

"Arbuthnot Latham in the North West goes from strength to strength and continues to meet the demand for a boutique private banking and wealth management service," said Arbuthnot Latham’s chief executive, James Fleming.

The firm, which is part of the Arbuthnot Banking Group, has another regional office in Exeter and an international branch in Dubai.