Universal Partners

As the festive season fast approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to all our clients, partners and friends for a wonderful Christmas and prosperous New Year. Please note that due to the seasonal holidays, there will be adjusted trading hours, where the office will be closed: - Christmas Day - 25th December 2024 - Boxing Day - 26th December 2024 - New Year’s Day - 1st January 2025   We encourage you to plan your transactions in advance to avoid any inconvenience during this period. If you, however, have any immediate requirements, our portfolio management team will be on hand to help.

Universal Partners were proud sponsors of the recent annual The Sporting Club Awards Gala. In a room filled with global sporting legends such as Sir Jackie Stewart, Sir Gareth Edwards, Daley Thompson, Dame Denise Lewis, and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, it was truly an unforgettable evening. Alongside Roscoe Murcott, Johnny Nelson had the honour of presenting the “Sporting Achievement of the Year” award, which was deservedly won by Heather Thomas and her all-female crew aboard Maiden, who made history by winning the Around the World Race.

Amazing initiative from Gabriella Pase, supporting two incredible local charities doing vital work in our community. During this seasonal time of giving, we encourage those who can, to reflect and give back to those less fortunate. Across London, donation centres and shelters need our support - whether it’s money, essential items, or your time, every contribution makes a meaningful impact. Thanks Gabs for including Universal Partners part of this 'food drive' initiative.

Last night, we celebrated the unsung heroes who keep everything ticking along behind the scenes at Universal Partners - our amazing 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦! The back office is truly the beating heart of every organisation, ensuring every detail is in place, every process runs smoothly, and every challenge is met with solutions. We couldn’t be more grateful for your dedication, hard work, and commitment—thank you for making it all possible!

What an incredible evening celebrating the Universal Partners 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 at the stunning Sea Containers, with breathtaking views of St. Paul’s Cathedral! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—it’s moments like these that remind us what a fantastic team we have. Wishing all our clients, partners, and colleagues a joyful and festive season. 🎄✨

We’re excited to announce Roscoe Murcott has joined as our new Head of Partnerships at Universal Partners! Roscoe is an accomplished professional with over 20 years experience in Strategic Partnerships. He possesses a strong skill set in strategic planning, data analysis & client relations, which has enabled him to lead successful projects and drive results for various organisations. In addition, he holds a degree in Finance and Financial Planning from Deakin University Australia. Notable past projects include motorsports, tennis, football, golf and boxing where he leveraged the power of these events to enhance brand visibility and create meaningful connections with audiences. Our Co-Founder & CEO, Oliver Carson, remarked, “Roscoe joins us at a key moment of growth for Universal Partners. His approach focuses on aligning brand values with high-profile events and we look forward to harnessing his expertise to amplify our brand into new markets.”

“When you’re playing the game of business, it’s actually a sport” Dhaval Patel , one of our HURUN UK U35’s 2024, shared some insights into how hiring a strong team helped scale Universal Partners into one of the leading Financial Services companies in the UK when it comes to cross-border payments. Dhavel set up Universal Partners with Oliver Carson🏙️. The London-based firm provides foreign exchange and hedging services to businesses. Revenues reached nearly £1.5bn in 2022-23📈. 💬Comment your thoughts and own opinions in the world of entrepreneurship. 🔄 Repost and follow to discover more advice and inspiring stories from our HURUN UK Uth Series founders! 🚀 See full U35 list 2024: https://lnkd.in/eCPCSKTf Read the Under35s 2024 Report: https://lnkd.in/eWjaYr3C Big thanks to Dhaval Patel & his Co-Founder Oliver Carson for attending this years Event! 📷 Check out the full event summary and photos here: https://lnkd.in/e744ki9S #HurunUK #BusinessLeaders  #U35 #Entrepreneurship #Awards

What an incredible evening at the E2E Gala Reception! It was a packed house last night with the UK’s brightest business minds coming together to network, exchange ideas, and forge valuable connections with the industry leaders and innovators driving the future of their sectors. Our Chairman, Dhaval Patel, was honoured to be a guest panellist alongside Lord Leigh, Christopher Evans, Franklin Asante, Surinder Arora, and Matthew Hayes. They shared powerful insights and personal experiences that have shaped their success in business. The night was a true celebration of the UK’s entrepreneurial spirit, showcasing the immense talent and potential within our community. You could feel the energy and talent in the room! #E2E #E2EGala2024 #E2E100

Celebrating the UK's top and most exciting young entrepreneurs who are driving growth and creating jobs! 🚀🌟   On November 11, 2024, we hosted the 2024 'Hurun UK Under30s & Under35s Conference & Awards', spotlighting the achievements of the UK's top and most exciting entrepreneurs of 2024 in partnership with Evelyn Partners and sponsored by Odgers Berndtson and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.   Set at the Evelyn Partners offices in the centre of London, the afternoon and evening were filled with excitement, energy, and brilliance 🎉✨, with over 100 guests and over 30 of our top 2024 Under30s and Under35s Award winners!   Among the distinguished recipients were 24 winners of the UK Under30s awards from Hurun’s UK Under30 Young Entrepreneur to Watch list. These individuals showcased remarkable talents and innovations, including Elise Jenkins, Maxwell Munford from OSSTEC, and the three young founders of KAIKAKU.   Additionally, the event honoured 8 outstanding entrepreneurs from Hurun's UK 2024 Under35s Entrepreneurs to Watch list, including luminaries like Dhaval Patel from Universal Partners, Hugo Campbell and Digby Vollrath from Togather, and Anna Veronika Dorogush from Recraft.   Rupert Hoogewerf said: "These inspiring young entrepreneurs are the future of the British economy. Our country rightly celebrates the achievements of young musicians and young sportsmen. It’s vital business founders of the same age also get the credit and recognition they deserve."   We had two great panel discussions throughout the evening: The first was with Unicorn founders, Paul Hamilton from the impressive UK Unicorn Halo Service Solutions and George Bevis, former founder and CEO of Tide. 🦄   Our second panel was joined by some of our inspiring Uth Series 2024 award winners, discussing each of their companies and scaling up their businesses in the UK. This panel included Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones from BoobyBiome, Miroslav Gasparek from Sensible Biotechnologies, Oliver Carson from Universal Partners, and Antton Peña from Flock.   The evening highlighted the immense talent and potential within the UK's young entrepreneurial community, setting the stage for even greater achievements in the years to come. You could feel the energy and talent in the room! 💡🔥   Thank you to all who came!   Under30s full list 2024: https://lnkd.in/esHyE8Ht Under30s Report: https://lnkd.in/ez7sK8Cb Under35s full list 2024: https://lnkd.in/eCPCSKTf Under35s Report: https://lnkd.in/eWjaYr3C

Happy Thanksgiving to our clients, partners and friends! Although Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in the UK, we recognise its importance to many of our clients and partners worldwide. Please note that as the U.S. markets will be closed today, if you have any urgent queries or require assistance, our team remains available to help.