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Wealth manager expands in North East heartland

Fairstone has bought Sunderland-based Grainger Financial Planning and Riverstone Wealth Management, which is based in Morpeth, in Northumberland.

Standard Chartered and HSBC execute first live tokenised deposit transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger

Milestone signals next step for cross-border payments as regulated deposits issued by banks are connected through Swift’s digital blockchain-based ledger

LGT reports strong net new asset growth and significant increase in profitability in first half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, global financial markets remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, delivering positive returns overall amid heightened volatility.

Trust overtakes fees when investors choose wealth managers

The study of 1,000 US consumers with at least $20,000 in investable assets found trust and reputation ranked ahead of fees, pricing and other traditional considerations.

Wrexham AFC names Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) as Official Bank Partner and Back-of-Kit Sponsor

Ranked among the world's 100 most valuable brands for 20 consecutive years and as Canada's most valuable brand, RBC is a long-standing supporter of global sports and entertainment.

Lombard Odier reports 2026 half-year results

Half-year operating income increased 9% year on year to CHF 740 million.

Why the family office model fits today’s complex wealth needs

A good governance arrangement is not a straightjacket: it’s a living thing that adapts as the family develops.

ABN AMRO main partner of Yayoi Kusama exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

This includes opening up access to art and culture for children for whom this is not a given.

Wealth managers shift towards lower equity exposure, FCA finds

At the same time, the share of clients in portfolios with 40%-60% equity exposure rose from 24.5% to 27.9%.

Ten largest wealth managers now have nine tenths of clients

Covering the 2023/4 financial year, this figure is up by 19 percentage points from 70 per cent in 2022/23.

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. through its wealth management business in the UK & Crown Dependencies announces acquisition of EFG Harris Allday

Currently operating as a division of EFG Private Bank, which is part of EFG International, EFG Harris Allday is a UK-based wealth management business focused on affluent clients predominantly in the Midlands.

EFG International announces sale of Harris Allday

Harris Allday is part of EFG Private Bank Ltd., EFG International’s UK subsidiary.

Neuchâtel Cantonal Bank defies margin pressure

This represents a turnaround in operating profit compared to the full year 2025. At that time, business profit had still plummeted by a good 18 percent to 78.6 million Swiss francs.

LLB Group reports strong half-year results

This result was driven by higher operating income, lower operating expenses, and broad-based growth.

Beyond the sale: turning a business exit into a new beginning

But an exit is not simply an ending. Properly prepared, it should also provide the foundations for what comes next.

Six investor questions for the final months of 2026

Economic surprises have been positive in the first half, in spite of geopolitical headwinds, while inflation has remained largely contained.

Quintet gives institutional business a sharper identity with QFS launch

Thomas Klein tells Funds Europe how its asset servicing and financial intermediaries business is poised for accelerated growth

Jersey Wins Best IFC Accolade at International Adviser Awards

The award builds on a strong year of industry recognition for Jersey’s international finance centre.

Geopolitics and government debt top wealth manager worry list

Corporate bond issuance linked to AI-driven capital expenditure also a concern

Lombard Odier, the 8-Generation House

Lombard Odier is itself an independent, multi‑century family‑owned partnership, spanning successive generations of its founding families.

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