brokerlink is a trading division of Independent Financial Publications. Originally formed in 1995, brokerlink was established to fill what was perceived to be a gap in the market by providing third party investment research on quoted companies, especially those in the lower reaches of the stockmarket. These companies normally suffer from a lack of exposure and often find it hard to attract investors.

“One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team”  Kareen Abdul-Jabbar

The team of analysts is led by Simon Flather and Lucy Clapham

Simon Flather FCA FCSI

Simon is a Chartered Accountant, having qualified with Peat Marwick Mitchell (now KPMG) in 1981. He also worked as a stockbroker with Rensburg, becoming a partner of the firm in 1986 before leaving to form Independent Financial Publications in 1993.

Chris Bragg BA (Hons) MCSI – Lead Analyst

Chris has worked as a private client stockbroker since 2003. He previously worked in corporate finance for Old Mutual Securities in Manchester and holds a degree in Economics from the University of Leeds.

Sarah Mann – Customer Liaison

Sarah has worked at brokerlink for over three years. Prior to that Sarah worked in secretarial/administrative roles in the construction sector and also at KPMG, the international accountancy firm. Her role is to offer administrative support to the analysts whilst also liaising with brokerlink’s clients.

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