Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:29:12 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Old Mill and Brook Financial join Kinbrook as Group’s latest Hub News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126457/old-mill-and-brook-financial-join-kinbrook-as-groupamprsquos-latest-hub Both Old Mill and Brook Financial will continue to operate under their respective brands, maintaining leadership, client relationships, and team structures. Wealth and Asset Management UBS chairman warns Switzerland losing its edge to Hong Kong and Singapore News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126460/ubs-chairman-warns-switzerland-losing-its-edge-to-hong-kong-and-singapore His comments come as Hong Kong and Singapore become even more important hubs for international wealth managers seeking to boost revenue. Wealth and Asset Management Strategic Acquisition: Geneva Multi Family Office Grows Zurich Footprint News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126461/strategic-acquisition-geneva-multi-family-office-grows-zurich-footprint The deal, already approved by Swiss regulator Finma, brings all Amasus operations under the Amadeus Capital brand. Wealth and Asset Management JTC Completes Acquisition of Kleinwort Hambros Trust News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126466/jtc-completes-acquisition-of-kleinwort-hambros-trust This latest acquisition for JTC’s Private Capital Services division will bring further scale to its operations in the Channel Islands and the UK Wealth and Asset Management Union Bancaire Privée Opens New Office in Saudi Arabia and Appoints Head to Lead Local Growth News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126469/union-bancaire-privampeacutee-opens-new-office-in-saudi-arabia-and-appoints-head-to-lead-local-growth Based in Riyadh, Mishal will oversee UBP’s operations in the Kingdom, driving local client engagement, expanding partnerships, and delivering valuable wealth management solutions aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Wealth and Asset Management Titanbay and Adams Street Announce Private Wealth Solutions Partnership News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126470/titanbay-and-adams-street-announce-private-wealth-solutions-partnership This partnership allows us to operate in the private wealth channel in a way that reflects our institutional standards Wealth and Asset Management Attract through stability, convince through expertise News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126473/attract-through-stability-convince-through-expertise In a Europe plagued by high levels of debt and growing political polarisation, Luxembourg appears to be an island of tranquillity in the middle of an ocean of instability. Wealth and Asset Management UBS executes first live tokenized fund transaction leveraging the Chainlink Digital Transfer Agent technical standard News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126478/ubs-executes-first-live-tokenized-fund-transaction-leveraging-the-chainlink-digital-transfer-agent-technical-standard UBS Tokenize and DigiFT showcased a live, in-production tokenized fund transaction that leverages the Chainlink Digital Transfer Agent (DTA) technical standard to complete the first-ever subscription and redemption request of a tokenized fund. Wealth and Asset Management Wealth management consolidators advised to review practices News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126479/wealth-management-consolidators-advised-to-review-practices Budd said the review could have an impact on how deals are done in future. Wealth and Asset Management AUM and asset flows update for the three months ended 30 September 2025 News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126480/aum-and-asset-flows-update-for-the-three-months-ended-30-september-2025 Evelyn Partners reports record £67.0 billion in AUM, with £2.1 billion of gross new assets in Q3 2025 Wealth and Asset Management WealthOS, welcomes Google and LinkedIn veteran, John Herlihy, as chairman News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126458/wealthos-welcomes-google-and-linkedin-veteran-john-herlihy-as-chairman After spending many years in California leading teams for Adobe, Oracle and First Data, John returned to his native Ireland in 2005 to scale Google’s EMEA operations. Executive Moves Zurich independent asset manager onboards UBS relationship manager News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126472/zurich-independent-asset-manager-onboards-ubs-relationship-manager Brevalia has hired Mathis Weber as a client adviser. Executive Moves Patric Deflorin will be the new CEO News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126474/patric-deflorin-will-be-the-new-ceo Patric Deflorin has been Head of Distribution and a member of the Executive Board at AXA Switzerland since April 2025. Executive Moves Quilter appoints Sam Christopher as proposition director News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126439/quilter-appoints-sam-christopher-as-proposition-director Christopher joins Quilter from 7IM, where she served as head of platform, overseeing the platform service function, experience team and proposition development. Executive Moves BCN appoints senior portfolio manager as CIO News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126440/bcn-appoints-senior-portfolio-manager-as-cio Vincent Schwery has been appointed as CIO at the cantonal bank. Executive Moves Former Brown Shipley CEO joins advice consolidator News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126441/former-brown-shipley-ceo-joins-advice-consolidator Calum Brewster joins nationwide financial planning business Finli after leaving the private bank at the end of 2024. Executive Moves Swiss Registered Investment Advisor Association names new chair News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126443/swiss-registered-investment-advisor-association-names-new-chair Benedikt Kaiser has been succeeded by board member Urs Vrijhof-Droese as chair of the association, which represents firms serving US investors out of Switzerland. Executive Moves Aegon announces changes to its Board of Directors News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126444/aegon-announces-changes-to-its-board-of-directors In line with previous announcements, Mr Connelly will retire as Chairman and member of the BoD on the same date. Executive Moves Bird & Bird hires valuations expert Vicky Laws as Head of Valuation & Damages News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126445/bird-ampamp-bird-hires-valuations-expert-vicky-laws-as-head-of-valuation-ampamp-damages Vicky joins from a partnership position at FTI Consulting Executive Moves Hampden Bank Strengthens Leadership Team with Chief Banking Officer and COO Appointments News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126452/hampden-bank-strengthens-leadership-team-with-chief-banking-officer-and-coo-appointments Greig Townsend joins as CBO to lead the Bank’s growth strategy. Executive Moves PRA Regulatory Digest - October 2025 News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126459/pra-regulatory-digest-october-2025 The PRA Regulatory Digest is for people working in the UK financial services industry and highlights key regulatory news and publications delivered for the month. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ​The EBA consults on Guidelines on authorisation of third country branches under the Capital Requirements Directive News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126464/the-eba-consults-on-guidelines-on-authorisation-of-third-country-branches-under-the-capital-requirements-directive ​The draft Guidelines cover the content, the assessment, the relevant templates and forms concerning the application for authorisation, as well as the applicable process. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The market share of EU subsidiaries of third country banking groups remains stable at 9.8% of total assets News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126483/the-market-share-of-eu-subsidiaries-of-third-country-banking-groups-remains-stable-at-98-of-total-assets The Report indicates that EU/EEA banks currently hold nearly 32% of their exposures in foreign currencies and receive 21.1% of their total funding in foreign currencies. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Resilient futures: strengthening financial capability and inclusion for all News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126484/resilient-futures-strengthening-financial-capability-and-inclusion-for-all Financial inclusion and capability must go hand in hand. People need knowledge, confidence and support to make informed decisions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission issues warning against AI misuse News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126485/irelandamprsquos-workplace-relations-commission-issues-warning-against-ai-misuse The dispute arose after a flight attendant launched a discrimination claim on the grounds of race and family status against his former employer, Ryanair. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Intesa Sanpaolo: filing notice News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126442/intesa-sanpaolo-filing-notice Purchases were suspended from 8 to 16 September 2025 in relation to the execution of the share buyback programme serving plans of assignment, free of charge, of Intesa Sanpaolo ordinary shares to employees. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Jesse Knutson: The FCA should seize the opportunity in tokenisation News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126446/jesse-knutson-the-fca-should-seize-the-opportunity-in-tokenisation To unlock tokenisation’s potential for the sector, the FCA must ensure that its policy framework is not constrained by inefficiencies Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA warns investors in CFDs risk losing out on protections News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126413/fca-warns-investors-in-cfds-risk-losing-out-on-protections CFDs are a way to bet on the price of a share or asset moving up or down without owning it. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB increasingly comfortable on hold News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126419/ecb-increasingly-comfortable-on-hold Data since that update, lead the Governing Council to conclude at today’s meeting that the ‘inflation outlook is broadly unchanged’ and indeed the decision to hold rates was taken with ‘absolute unanimity’. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA warns advice consolidation may cause poor outcomes News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126426/fca-warns-advice-consolidation-may-cause-poor-outcomes Consolidation of financial advice firms can lead to poor outcomes for consumers, employees and the wider financial system, a review from the regulator has found. The Financial Conduct Authority carried out a multi-firm review into consolidation in the fi Legal, Regulation & Compliance BIS urges central banks to reconsider approach to AI News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126462/bis-urges-central-banks-to-reconsider-approach-to-ai The report pointed to the rapid and widespread adoption of AI by households and businesses. FinTech Over 28 million adults now using AI tools to help manage their money News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126435/over-28-million-adults-now-using-ai-tools-to-help-manage-their-money Major national study reveals personal finance has become the most common use of AI in the UK. FinTech 56% of UK adults turn to AI for money management help, finds Lloyds Bank News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126451/56-of-uk-adults-turn-to-ai-for-money-management-help-finds-lloyds-bank Despite its growing popularity, the report found trust in AI still lags behind usage. FinTech BlackRock lists iShares Bitcoin ETP in London News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126414/blackrock-lists-ishares-bitcoin-etp-in-london The securities of the ETP are backed by bitcoin held with digital asset custodian Coinbase. FinTech SIX is harmonizing its trading platforms with Aquis Technologies as its technology partner. News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126363/six-is-harmonizing-its-trading-platforms-with-aquis-technologies-as-its-technology-partner The exchanges run on the 'Aquis Equinox' matching engine – a technology platform already used by several exchanges and trading venues worldwide, including Aquis. FinTech 9 Fintech Leaders Named Among Europe’s Top 100 Women in Tech in 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126374/9-fintech-leaders-named-among-europeamprsquos-top-100-women-in-tech-in-2025 These fintech leaders represent organizations like insurtech startup Cachet, investment firm Index Ventures, and fintech startup Banxware, serving as driving forces behind their companies and advocating for other women in their industries. FinTech Infosys and Metro Bank extend modernisation partnership News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126375/infosys-and-metro-bank-extend-modernisation-partnership This collaboration is a testament to Infosys’ expertise in delivering cloud-based solutions to drive digital transformation in the banking sector. FinTech Transact CEO: ‘We’re building the best AI-ready platform for advisers’ News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126324/transact-ceo-amplsquoweamprsquore-building-the-best-ai-ready-platform-for-advisersamprsquo He says this next phase will combine seamless integrations, automation and digital efficiency to make financial planning easier. FinTech Information for firms looking to offer crypto exchange traded notes News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126327/information-for-firms-looking-to-offer-crypto-exchange-traded-notes Crypto ETNs are complex products, and firms should ensure they have the correct permissions to offer them to consumers. FinTech Transforming life insurance customer experience through digitalization News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126330/transforming-life-insurance-customer-experience-through-digitalization The organization provides comprehensive property and casualty, health, and life insurance solutions. FinTech Fitz Partners joins Funds Europe Awards 2025 as sponsor News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126463/fitz-partners-joins-funds-europe-awards-2025-as-sponsor Will hand out award for of European Asset Management Firm of the Year >€1trn AUM Alternative Investments Norway's mega wealth fund to reject Elon Musk's $1 trillion Tesla pay package News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126476/norwayamp039s-mega-wealth-fund-to-reject-elon-muskamp039s-1-trillion-tesla-pay-package Norges Bank Investment Management said on Tuesday that it had already cast its vote against Musk's remuneration package as CEO of the carmaker. Alternative Investments Advisers’ interest in global and UK equity funds climbs News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126453/advisersamprsquo-interest-in-global-and-uk-equity-funds-climbs Interest in inflation protection fades Alternative Investments Housing market holds its nerve as transactions rise ahead of Budget News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126418/housing-market-holds-its-nerve-as-transactions-rise-ahead-of-budget The market seems to have accepted that higher borrowing costs are here to stay, and that stability, rather than cheap credit, is the new foundation for confidence. Alternative Investments Swedish pension agency seeks tech fund managers News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126421/swedish-pension-agency-seeks-tech-fund-managers The goal is to channel capital into actively managed global technology funds that mainly invests in large and mid-cap companies, delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns while backing long-term innovation and sustainability. Alternative Investments Advisers signal rising appetite for international bonds, research shows News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126422/advisers-signal-rising-appetite-for-international-bonds-research-shows Among advisers not currently recommending international bonds, 77% anticipate doing so to some extent within five years. Alternative Investments Generali and BPCE likely to abandon asset management merger – report News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126379/generali-and-bpce-likely-to-abandon-asset-management-merger-ampndash-report The talks may conclude without a deal due to opposition from the Italian government and potential management changes at Generali. Alternative Investments Mortgage momentum holds in September but Budget jitters rising News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126380/mortgage-momentum-holds-in-september-but-budget-jitters-rising With the Budget now fast approaching and rumours brewing about potential changes to housing taxes or stamp duty reliefs, many people are growing more cautious. Alternative Investments Data infrastructure faces stress test as private credit consolidation beckons News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126401/data-infrastructure-faces-stress-test-as-private-credit-consolidation-beckons Neoxam's Charles Sayac takes a look at the industry-wide consolidation expected in private credit over the next five years Alternative Investments Zurich is reimagining the future of insurance with ambitious new AI Lab News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126364/zurich-is-reimagining-the-future-of-insurance-with-ambitious-new-ai-lab Collaboration with the University of St. Gallen and the ETH Zurich’s Agentic Systems Lab to accelerate industry transformation using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) Alternative Investments Crédit Agricole CIB Financial results for the third quarter and first nine months 2025 News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126393/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-financial-results-for-the-third-quarter-and-first-nine-months-2025 Crédit Agricole S.A.'s financial results for the 3rd quarter and the first 9 months 2025 are available. Investment Banking Mediobanca Annual General Meeting and Board of Directors’ Meeting News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126404/mediobanca-annual-general-meeting-and-board-of-directorsamprsquo-meeting Appointments to the various Board Committees will be approved at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held shortly. Investment Banking BBVA soars on the stock market and Sabadell plummets after the failed takeover bid. News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126172/bbva-soars-on-the-stock-market-and-sabadell-plummets-after-the-failed-takeover-bid BBVA rose 7% to €16.82 after the failed takeover bid, while Sabadell plummeted more than 6% to €3.02. Investment Banking Piraeus Bank Wins Three Euromoney Awards News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125919/piraeus-bank-wins-three-euromoney-awards The awards were for: Europe’s Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility, Greece’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Greece’s Best Digital Bank. Investment Banking Citigroup taps Barclays, Nordea executives to head Nordic investment banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125934/citigroup-taps-barclays-nordea-executives-to-head-nordic-investment-banking The bankers each have nearly two decades of investment banking experience. Investment Banking Intesa, UniCredit, and Rome's Strategy for Generali News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125900/intesa-unicredit-and-romeamp039s-strategy-for-generali Rome blocked UniCredit's acquisition of Banco BPM, backed the MPS-Mediobanca deal, and is now aiming to create a European-scale national savings hub. Investment Banking Barclays' co-head of FX trading left for Citi. His juniors are doing fine News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125891/barclaysamp039-co-head-of-fx-trading-left-for-citi-his-juniors-are-doing-fine He joined from Goldman Sachs in 2020. Investment Banking Europe’s ‘climate bank’ maintains green finance target, tilts towards adaptation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125819/europeamprsquos-amplsquoclimate-bankamprsquo-maintains-green-finance-target-tilts-towards-adaptation The new investment roadmap will double climate adaptation funding, while targeting lower energy prices and slashing red tape Investment Banking UniCredit open to add Germans on board for Commerzbank deal News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 01, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125822/unicredit-open-to-add-germans-on-board-for-commerzbank-deal This proposal aims to align with the potential German contribution to the financial group's balance sheet. Investment Banking KBC Group: KBC’s reaction to the Bloomberg article "Belgium’s KBC is exploring a potential deal for ABN Amro” News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125663/kbc-group-kbcamprsquos-reaction-to-the-bloomberg-article-ampquotbelgiumamprsquos-kbc-is-exploring-a-potential-deal-for-abn-amroamprdquo Currently, we are only studying a potential acquisition of the State-backed Belgian Insurance company, Ethias NV. Investment Banking Will Ferrari change the luxury EV game? News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126468/will-ferrari-change-the-luxury-ev-game The Italian manufacturer looks to be something of an exception this autumn, in a market where enthusiasm for luxury electric vehicles seems to be fading. Comment, Analysis & Research Millennium Management divests 15% stake to investor group News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126471/millennium-management-divests-15-stake-to-investor-group This stake sale shifts the ownership structure of the hedge fund, which was previously entirely owned by its founder. Comment, Analysis & Research How Europe is driving ESG into the mainstream News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126475/how-europe-is-driving-esg-into-the-mainstream Substantial inflows across European markets suggests ESG is not retreating but maturing into a core investment approach Comment, Analysis & Research Luxembourg retains AAA, but vigilance is still required News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126432/luxembourg-retains-aaa-but-vigilance-is-still-required The two agencies praised the country's fiscal solidity, governance and wealth, while warning about the cost of ageing, increases in public spending and dependence on the financial sector. Comment, Analysis & Research SJP FOS complaints jump 194% in H1 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126434/sjp-fos-complaints-jump-194-in-h1-2025 The wealth manager saw 1,426 complaints made in H1 2025 Comment, Analysis & Research M&G opens 206 new homes in the Netherlands, with 90% in the affordable segment News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126407/mampampg-opens-206-new-homes-in-the-netherlands-with-90-in-the-affordable-segment Institutional capital deployed to deliver affordable, sustainable homes in supply-constrained urban markets. Comment, Analysis & Research Too many expats still don’t know how platforms can help them News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126411/too-many-expats-still-donamprsquot-know-how-platforms-can-help-them It would be to the advantage of multiple stakeholders to show people that platforms are here to help Comment, Analysis & Research Private Markets Annual Report 2025 News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126376/private-markets-annual-report-2025 Within the report we explore how the emergence of sophisticated digital platforms, new regulations, and more agile fund structures are broadening participation and lowering barriers to entry. Comment, Analysis & Research Millionaire Aviva boss died of 'multiple traumatic injuries' after his Aston Martin veered off country lane and crashed into tree, inquest hears News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126381/millionaire-aviva-boss-died-of-amp039multiple-traumatic-injuriesamp039-after-his-aston-martin-veered-off-country-lane-and-crashed-into-tree-inquest-hears The father-of-three was the sole occupant in the luxury car, which exploded in a fireball when it hit the tree, bringing it crashing to the ground. Comment, Analysis & Research Residential property prices will rise by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2025. News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126390/residential-property-prices-will-rise-by-08-in-the-third-quarter-of-2025 Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, inflation was 5.2%. Comment, Analysis & Research Autumn Budget 2025: What NIC changes could mean for professional services firms News Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126477/autumn-budget-2025-what-nic-changes-could-mean-for-professional-services-firms Such a move could have significant implications for professional practices, including those in the financial services sector. Tax UK weighs 20 per cent exit tax on wealthy emigrants News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126447/uk-weighs-20-per-cent-exit-tax-on-wealthy-emigrants The measure could generate around £2 billion in additional revenue Tax Funding Inheritance Tax: Why Whole of Life Insurance Might Outshine Pure Investment Strategies News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126454/funding-inheritance-tax-why-whole-of-life-insurance-might-outshine-pure-investment-strategies If you have surplus regular income, a whole of life policy can allow you to fund a guaranteed sum to cover your IHT exposure — helping your beneficiaries retain the full value of your assets. Tax Pension tax refunds hit nearly £50m in Q3 as thousand overpay tax on withdrawals News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126417/pension-tax-refunds-hit-nearly-amppound50m-in-q3-as-thousand-overpay-tax-on-withdrawals While the change in value is modest, the rise in reclaim activity highlights the ongoing scale of the issue and the need for further reform to prevent over taxation in the first place. Tax Government has potential to boost investment and build financial resilience, but must deliver pension confidence through tax stability in Budget News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126383/government-has-potential-to-boost-investment-and-build-financial-resilience-but-must-deliver-pension-confidence-through-tax-stability-in-budget To enable this, it is essential that government delivers certainty around pension tax policy, so that people can plan for their retirements and have the confidence to invest. Tax HMRC pension overtaxation claims hit landmark £1.5 billion News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126402/hmrc-pension-overtaxation-claims-hit-landmark-amppound15-billion More than £1.5 billion has now been repaid to people initially overtaxed on their first withdrawal who have since had to fill out the relevant HMRC form to claim back their money. Tax Number of Irish multi-millionaires hits record high News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126403/number-of-irish-multi-millionaires-hits-record-high About 1,200 of the high-net-worth group are tax residents or domiciled in Ireland. Tax Saxo UK partners with BlondeMoney to help guide investors through the Autumn Budget News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126335/saxo-uk-partners-with-blondemoney-to-help-guide-investors-through-the-autumn-budget Saxo UK is preparing for heightened market uncertainty and volatility Tax PwC report highlights the opportunity for Channel Islands wealth managers to ‘step-up’ the pace of transformation News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126258/pwc-report-highlights-the-opportunity-for-channel-islands-wealth-managers-to-amplsquostep-upamprsquo-the-pace-of-transformation PwC’s tech-powered market analysis enables real-time insights and enhanced decision-making. Tax HNWs brace for rising burden as pensions fall into inheritance tax scope News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126229/hnws-brace-for-rising-burden-as-pensions-fall-into-inheritance-tax-scope Britain’s wealthiest are increasingly worried about rising taxes, with many taking steps to protect their pensions ahead of new Inheritance Tax rules from 2027 Tax BBVA Switzerland launches an interactive experience to understand our investment behavior News Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126437/bbva-switzerland-launches-an-interactive-experience-to-understand-our-investment-behavior The proposal is based on an idea that is as simple as it is powerful: understanding the reasons and emotions that mark the different phases of investing. Retail Banking Two dozen banks to shut in November News Aggregation Team Monday, November 03, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126438/two-dozen-banks-to-shut-in-november Two thirds of all high street branches have closed in the last decade Retail Banking A Critical Juncture: Lenders' Path to Commercial Excellence News Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126408/a-critical-juncture-lendersamp039-path-to-commercial-excellence Together, multiple forces are tightening the margin for error in core banking book commercial models. Retail Banking Santander reduces new business and product transfer fixed rates and makes changes to large loan products News Team Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126326/santander-reduces-new-business-and-product-transfer-fixed-rates-and-makes-changes-to-large-loan-products Alongside this, it is introducing new large loan products for remortgage customers across both ranges Retail Banking BBVA, companies' strategic partner News Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126304/bbva-companiesamp039-strategic-partner BBVA is much more than a financial provider: it is the strategic partner that boosts companies’ growth, combining knowledge, innovation and sustainability. Retail Banking RBS joins NatWest in bringing in 'UK first' for banking customers News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126190/rbs-joins-natwest-in-bringing-in-amp039uk-firstamp039-for-banking-customers RBS has revealed plans to "launch the first IP-backed loans" for high growth businesses, it says. Retail Banking ABN AMRO Bank introduces the new Debit Mastercard in the Netherlands News Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126131/abn-amro-bank-introduces-the-new-debit-mastercard-in-the-netherlands The Debit Mastercard is accepted at more than 100 million locations worldwide, and cash withdrawals can be made anywhere in the world. Retail Banking Santander expands investment arm with ultra-high-net-worth focus News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126099/santander-expands-investment-arm-with-ultra-high-net-worth-focus Spanish bank eyes larger share of Brazil’s R$8tn market, combining tech and advisors Retail Banking mBank sets new standards in Europe News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126089/mbank-sets-new-standards-in-europe Prestigious Forrester award recognizes its breakthrough technological transformation Retail Banking Lloyds to put chief executive and all top bosses through six-month AI course News Aggregation Team Monday, October 13, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126025/lloyds-to-put-chief-executive-and-all-top-bosses-through-six-month-ai-course Around 300 senior managers across the banking group are expected to take part in the bespoke programme. Retail Banking ESG considerations driving food and drink industry acquisitions News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions Schroders Greencoat eyes deal for scandal-hit solar operator – reports News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions Pensions allowance tax charges hit record high News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions Pensions industry fires back at Opperman criticism News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions XPS partners with Abrdn to launch DB pensions master trust News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions Pension providers call for personalised advice rules News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions Government authorises use of dormant pension assets to "change people's lives for the better" News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions €43bn pension fund cuts external fund exposure by half in two years News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions Pensions platform Guiide considers institutional funding News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions Northern Trust Supports AMF News Team Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/98943/northern-trust-supports-amf The implementation of the directive demanded important changes and enhancements to pension fund providers’ business models spanning risk management, governance and member communications. Pensions Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, rich countries’ pitiful climate targets fall drastically short News Team Thursday, October 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126397/ten-years-on-from-the-paris-agreement-rich-countriesamprsquo-pitiful-climate-targets-fall-drastically-short The richest and most polluting countries have betrayed the people being hit the hardest by climate disasters, particularly those in low-income countries, Indigenous people and women. Planet SOS ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund publishes 2024 Impact Report News Team Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126352/abn-amro-sustainable-impact-fund-publishes-2024-impact-report This includes a commitment of EUR 500 million to be deployed by ABN AMRO SIF, to support scalable climate solutions. Planet SOS Defending the grid – renewables on the frontline as nations invest to build energy security News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126270/defending-the-grid-ampndash-renewables-on-the-frontline-as-nations-invest-to-build-energy-security Until recently, most of this energy has come from one simple mechanism – burning things. Planet SOS Unlocking green growth: Why the UK is the smart bet for sustainable finance News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126285/unlocking-green-growth-why-the-uk-is-the-smart-bet-for-sustainable-finance The risks are real, and they are growing. Planet SOS Banks stick to ESG bonds, EU GBS yet to gain traction News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126259/banks-stick-to-esg-bonds-eu-gbs-yet-to-gain-traction Bond issuance with the purpose of financing sustainability-linked loans (SLLBs) bypasses these difficulties as the KPIs and step-up/-down features are set at the level of the sustainability-linked loans. Planet SOS Schroders sources 100% renewable electricity News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126083/schroders-sources-100-renewable-electricity The partnership supports five habitat restoration and protection programmes Planet SOS Bridges to a sustainable economy – interview with Patrick Odier and Manuel Rybach News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125771/bridges-to-a-sustainable-economy-ampndash-interview-with-patrick-odier-and-manuel-rybach Sustainability and the integration of ESG factors in investing have been an important topic for the Swiss financial centre for quite some time. Planet SOS Switzerland signs agreements with Denmark on carbon storage News Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125313/switzerland-signs-agreements-with-denmark-on-carbon-storage They also serve as a basis for further cooperation in the field of negative emission technologies. Planet SOS Power down: a wake-up call for Europe’s energy grid News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125102/power-down-a-wake-up-call-for-europeamprsquos-energy-grid While some questioned renewable reliability, root cause was partially due to ineffective voltage management Planet SOS UBS has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance News Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124836/ubs-has-withdrawn-from-the-net-zero-banking-alliance UBS has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance following its annual assessment of sustainability- and climate-related memberships. 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