http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 17 May 2025 12:25:16 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123206/julius-baer-fined-over-lapses-in-aml-controls FINMA’s decision focused on the bank's inability to detect or act on suspicious transactions from 2009 to 2019. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123210/results-of-the-annual-general-meeting-of-gam-holding-ag The compensation report for 2024 was approved in a non-binding consultative vote. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123215/zwei-wealth-opens-wealth-office-hub-in-geneva-and-drives-expansion-in-french-speaking-switzerland The hub represents a significant strategic step in the nationwide expansion of its successful Wealth Office business model. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123216/the-board-of-directors-approves-the-planned-merger-of-caser-helvetia-seguros-and-helvetia-holding-suizo This decision represents a further step in the merger process. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123218/from-dancing-to-banking-the-value-of-diverse-skills Dancing is a tough profession in which you can never rest on your laurels Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123223/sustainable-wealth-management-is-aligning-investorsamprsquo-values-with-their-wealth As such, wealth managers across the world are only too happy to continue integrating ESG considerations into their investment products and services. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123226/uk-amplsquogolden-visaamprsquo-plans-too-little-too-late-say-wealth-managers The UK government is currently weighing a visa scheme that would grant residency to individuals who commit substantial capital to high-growth sectors such as life sciences, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123227/sarasin-ampamp-partners-unveils-risk-rated-multi-asset-suite The team believe this flexibility will be increasingly beneficial in a rapidly changing global economic environment. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123170/new-sjp-boss-james-rainbow-scoops-amppound2m-share-award-after-giving-up-schroders-deal Chief executive of SJP Wealth Management will have to stick with the firm for three years to collect over 200,000 vesting shares Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123171/private-banking-in-a-fragmented-world-insights-from-xavier-bonna-managing-partner-at-lombard-odier In a world increasingly defined by fragmentation and volatility, the role of private banking has never been more critical – or more complex. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123203/apex-group-appoints-new-global-head-of-fintech Apex Group hires for newly created ‘Global Head of Fintech’ role, strengthening its fintech strategy and enhancing its digital capabilities. Executive Moves News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123204/oak-strengthens-governance-services-offering-with-key-appointment-in-guernsey Her distinguished career and in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and board advisory make her a valuable asset as Oak continues to expand its governance offering. Executive Moves News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123205/alvarez-ampamp-marsal-appoints-dr-gion-job-senior-director-to-bolster-tax-practice-in-switzerland The seasoned professional brings more than three decades of industry experience in Tax, M&A and change management Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123213/morrissey-becomes-country-head-for-ireland-at-one In his new role, Morrissey will be expected to lead ONE's strategic growth and operations within the Irish market. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123217/mirabaud-am-promotes-bond-chief-to-cio Andrew Lake steps into the role after 12 years with the Swiss firm. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123169/7im-makes-double-senior-appointment Both roles begin on 1 June Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123181/six-appoints-exchanges-head-in-executive-reshuffle Two current staff will join the executive board, as well as Rafael Moral Santiago, who steps up following a senior role at HSBC in Hong Kong. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123184/new-second-permanent-secretary-to-the-treasury-appointed Jim O’Neil has been appointed as a new Second Permanent Secretary to the Treasury. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123192/river-global-asset-management-ceo-departs Current head of equities Matt Hudson to become CIO Executive Moves News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123189/new-appointment-boosts-private-client-team-at-mfg-solicitors Sophie Shakeshaft, has joined the firm as it continues to increase its regional presence. Executive Moves News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123208/central-bank-of-ireland-publishes-markets-update-no-4-of-2025 A summary of the Central Bank of Ireland's Markets Update No. 4 of 2025 for regulated firms and other market participants Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123214/ionity-with-record-financing-to-expand-critical-infrastructure-for-europeamprsquos-electric-future This marks the largest loan transaction ever made in the European EV charging industry and underscores the market’s trust in IONITY’s long-term vision. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123219/the-eba-updates-list-of-other-systemically-important-institutions The EBA Guidelines define the size, importance, complexity and interconnectedness as the criteria to identify O-SIIs. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123220/harnessing-the-digital-future-of-payments-europeamp039s-path-to-sovereignty-and-innovation Speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the France Payments Forum event “Digital euro and the future of payments in Europe” Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123225/simplify-consulting-on-fca-survey-about-one-in-10-have-no-cash-savings The UK remains risk-adverse, which creates a larger focus on property and cash savings Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123229/qb-partnersamprsquo-gerry-brown-sheds-light-on-reservation-of-benefit-case The executor’s barrister argued that the ‘reservation of benefits’ provisions did not apply Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123230/more-people-have-bank-accounts-but-one-in-ten-have-no-cash-savings-fca-survey-reveals Lenders also have a range of options available to help people struggling with repayments. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123175/fca-confiscates-over-amppound300000-from-convicted-fraudsters The confiscation proceedings for Reuben Akpojaro have been adjourned to a later date. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123177/fca-strips-back-insurance-rulebook The changes could support lower costs and wider access for the businesses and consumers who rely on insurance to manage risk, while maintaining appropriate levels of protection. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123201/dwp-stats-show-nearly-half-a-billion-underpaid-to-pensioners This serves as a reminder of the difficulty of administering a benefit that supports over 12 million people and costs £142 billion a year. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123207/maverix-announces-partnership-to-drive-growth-in-regulated-digital-asset-solutions This partnership represents a major step in bridging traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. FinTech News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123211/uk-government-to-pass-legislation-for-private-market-platform-pisces In a boost to growth companies and start-ups, the government has also confirmed that it will legislate to ensure employees retain tax advantages on the share options they have FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123212/lloyds-banking-group-rolls-out-ai-driven-transaction-categorisation-tech The bank said that the move would help customers better understand what they spend their money on, as well as improving their personalised digital banking experiences. FinTech News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123224/royc-acts-as-the-structuring-and-financial-technology-partner-for-riverside-for-european-wealth-access-fund The firm's international private equity and structured capital portfolios include more than 140 companies. FinTech News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123198/arion-bank-strengthens-compliance-with-volante-technologiesamprsquo-payments-as-a-service Iceland’s leading bank strengthens its modern payments infrastructure and partners with Volante to support long-term innovation and growth FinTech News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123202/finanz-informatik-and-ibm-extend-and-expand-collaboration IBM supports Finanz Informatik in its strategic initiatives with AI, automation, and hybrid cloud technology FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123141/italian-payment-app-satispay-teams-up-with-amundi-in-money-market-fund-service Founded in 2013, Satispay provides a mobile app for payments in shops and for money exchanges between users. FinTech News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123149/lch-digitalassetclear-goes-live The launch of the service illustrates LCH SA’s diversification into new asset classes and demonstrates the continued expansion of LSEG’s post trade ecosystem. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123167/legacy-platforms-risk-falling-behind-without-innovation It is also said that low costs mean worse support, worse technology and a worse overall experience FinTech News Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123125/temenos-community-comes-together-in-madrid-to-lead-the-way-in-banking-innovation Over a thousand attendees will gather at TCF ‘25 to explore Generative AI and other next-gen technologies transforming banking FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123221/switch-to-bespoke-boosting-adviser-profitability-study-shows There are other factors to consider beyond profitability. Alternative Investments News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123222/swiss-re-reports-a-first-quarter-net-income-of-usd-13-billion We have maintained our strong capital position and remain well-placed to support our clients. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123173/ebrd-and-gcf-support-green-investments-in-armenia It was created in 2010 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and supports low-emission and climate-resilient programmes in developing countries. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123174/square-mile-adds-eight-fund-ratings-to-academy Veritas and Baillie Gifford see fund downgrades Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123182/parmenion-adds-five-funds-to-esg-portfolios Including Schroders, JP Morgan and Carmignac funds Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123183/allianz-reports-record-operating-profit-and-is-fully-on-track-to-achieve-full-year-outlook The operating profit has reached a record level of 4.2 billion euros (1Q 2024: 4.0 billion euros), an increase of 6.3 percent, supported by growth across all segments. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123190/german-property-bank-pbb-to-shun-new-us-business-citing-trump-volatility The lender, also known as PBB, said it would evaluate "all options" for its existing U.S. business, without elaborating. Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123148/allfunds-launches-a-first-tranche-of-ampeuro80m-of-its-ampeuro250m-share-buyback-programme The majority of the Shares acquired by Allfunds under the SBB Programme will be cancelled and the remaining repurchased Shares may be used for the purpose of satisfying awards under Allfunds’ employee share plans. Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123150/quilter-expands-savings-account-functionality-with-new-cashhub-multibank The service now includes access to CashHub MultiBank which enables deposits to be automatically diversified across multiple banks. Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123156/resilient-business-model-shines-for-compass-as-it-grows-ahead-of-peers Growth has been driven by net new business wins, which at 4.4% was within the group’s target range, with pricing and volume also positively contributing. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123146/bank-of-america-picks-up-quant-md-in-london-courtesy-of-japanese-bank The firm has also invested substantially into its fixed-income electronification, something that Di Graziano will likely be intimately aware with. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123158/standard-chartered-and-plan-international-uk-renew-partnership-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-in-asia Funded by Standard Chartered Foundation, the partnership aims to empower thousands of young women and people with disabilities to secure decent jobs and strengthen youth economic empowerment across Asia Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122993/european-bank-traders-deliver-best-results-in-more-than-a-decade UBS, BNP Paribas, SocGen, Barclays and Deutsche Bank reported €13bn in combined first-quarter trading revenues Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122999/saxo-bank-switzerland-is-moving-forward Saxo Bank claims to be the first neobank to offer this service to its clients. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122961/danske-bank-posts-profit-beat-and-expects-moderate-tariff-impact-in-nordic-market The Nordic region has so far been resilient, with strong economic data across the region and Danske Bank said its first-quarter results reflected this. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122946/socgenamp039s-bnp-hire-hasnamp039t-helped-trading-revenues-but-thatamp039s-ok Slawomir Krupa, SocGen’s CEO and former investment banking chief, probably sleeps just fine at night. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122913/barclays-one-of-the-winners-of-tariff-volatility-but-eye-needs-to-be-kept-on-loan-losses Barclays has been on somewhat of a good run of momentum and these results represent a further quarter of progress towards its 2026 targets set out two years ago. Investment Banking News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122817/the-netherlands-revised-growth-forecasts-in-response-to-the-us-tariffs They likely provide a short term boost to households’ purchasing power, but structural investments lack. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122541/oddo-bhfamprsquos-ambitious-plan-in-switzerland Since then, the Franco-German financial group has made notable strides—particularly in corporate finance—as its investment banking arm gains significant traction. Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, April 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122554/barclays-offers-zero-deposit-mortgage-for-right-to-buy-applicants Barclays will use the RTB discount in place of a direct deposit, whilst borrowers will also receive the benefit of the reduced rates available for lower Loan-to-Value (LTV) mortgages. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123142/reporting-employment-related-securities-6-july-2025-deadline The deadline for filing this annual Employment Related Securities (ERS) return is 6 July 2025 via the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ERS online service. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123157/a-system-wide-approach-to-system-wide-resilience-ccps-and-their-users-ampminus-speech-by-sarah-breeden Given at ISDA Annual General Meeting, Amsterdam Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123159/portugal-europeamprsquos-new-destination-for-hnw-expats-and-investors Offering security, elegance, beauty, and opportunity, Portugal is a destination not to be missed, whether you seek residency or a promising property investment. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123164/the-gavekal-angle-value-investors-set-to-rise-like-a-phoenix No carry trade? No momentum trade? No worries; time to revert to the mean Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123121/uk-unemployment-rate-rises-to-45-as-labour-market-begins-to-weaken Growth in regular pay, excluding bonuses, fell to 5.6% between January and March 2024 Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123128/2025-european-asset-management-landscape While private market asset managers have benefited from high investor demand in private equity, traditional asset managers struggle against margin compression. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123097/billionaires-flee-london-for-milan The move, intended to target large fortunes, has instead unleashed a wave of capital and talent flight. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123100/royal-ascot-london-marathon-and-the-platinum-jubilee-events-use-scottish-land-to-clean-up-their-carbon-footprint Other buyers include British Airways, councils in Devon and Norwich, luxury fashion brand Burberry, and the UK arm of a Silicon Valley tech firm. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123109/european-banks-bullish-despite-tariff-uncertainty More importantly, despite the tariff uncertainty, European banks are confidently affirming their full-year guidance – in some cases they have even raised some of their projected numbers. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123110/how-can-a-business-sale-affect-your-estate-planning Selling a business represents a significant milestone in a company owner’s life. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123228/tax-dodging-by-rich-could-be-amplsquomuch-greater-than-thoughtamprsquo-says-uk-audit-office Watchdog issues warning after tax authority succeeds in raising more tax from wealthy than previously estimated Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123232/inside-the-european-centres-favoured-for-cross-border-tax-planning The report finds that Europe and its associated jurisdictions are collectively linked to over 70% of the risk of corporate tax base erosion globally. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123115/how-a-wealth-tax-could-work-in-britain Calls are growing for a levy on total assets– but enforcement is easier said than done Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123033/caitlin-southall-pension-reform-or-punishment-unpicking-the-iht-debate Like many in the industry, we identified a range of practical problems, not least for SSASs, which have unique structural characteristics. Tax News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122994/labour-taxes-edge-up-in-the-oecd-as-real-wages-recover-in-2024 The report looks at eight stylised household types, which vary by income level and household composition. Tax News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123006/foi-data-shows-just-2-of-estates-use-this-iht-mitigation-rule-but-its-use-set-to-skyrocket This equates to less than 2% of inheritance tax (IHT) paying estates. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122955/is-it-time-to-end-the-private-equity-tax-loophole-on-carry Ironically, if taxation on private equity is increased in the US, it is now more likely that it will be at the hands of the Republicans, traditionally the party of finance and low taxation. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122871/hmrc-simplifies-tax-reporting-as-more-taxpayers-face-self-assessment-amid-shrinking-allowances Up to 300,000 taxpayers could be removed from the requirement to complete a Self Assessment return, with a new digital reporting service introduced for those with modest additional income. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122851/ex-ey-and-pwc-executives-launch-unity-advisory-to-challenge-big-four-in-uk-ampndash-report Backed by up to $300m (£225.54m) from Warburg Pincus, the venture is due to commence operations by June. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122839/advisers-adapting-to-tax-tech-and-generational-shifts-fe-fundinfo-survey In a session delving into the ‘evolving wealth management landscape’ held yesterday, Stephen Ford highlighted that the looming overhaul of the UK’s tax framework formed a big theme. Tax News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123231/vivid-and-barclays-deliver-first-ever-loan-to-retrofit-social-housing-under-amppound13bn-nwf-scheme The £50m loan is the largest that can be issued under the guarantee scheme and is being provided by Barclays, with a 70% guarantee from the NWF. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123147/dwp-hunts-amplsquostrategic-supplieramprsquo-of-open-banking-tech-for-universal-credit The department’s move is significant on numerous fronts and the latest show of faith from the UK public sector in the potential of financial technology for public policy delivery. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123098/santander-rejected-amppound11-billion-bid-from-natwest-for-uk-arm The Spanish lender said it would redeploy some of the proceeds from the stake sale to invest in its other regions, as it accelerates a strategic pivot away from Europe to the Americas. Retail Banking News Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123106/caixabank-re-elected-best-digital-private-bank-in-europe-by-pwm-financial-times-group This award is added to the “Best Private Bank in Europe for Digital Marketing and Communication 2025”, which the financial institution has won for the fourth consecutive year. Retail Banking News Team Friday, May 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123088/commerzbank-delivers-strong-quarterly-results Growth in net commission income continues Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, May 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123090/denizbank-partners-with-konsentus-to-enhance-open-banking-operations This partnership seeks to achieve regulatory compliance, boost operational efficiency, and strengthen security in the digital banking sector Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123001/santander-sells-bulk-of-polish-banking-business-for-79-billion Under the terms of the agreement, Santander will sell Erste approximately 49% of Santander Polska’s share capital and 50% of the Polish asset management business that Santander Polska does not own. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123018/santander-extends-standard-new-build-offer-validity-to-nine-months The extension is designed to help brokers and their customers alleviate concerns should a building completion that take longer than expected, providing greater certainty when buying a new build home. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122982/natwest-closing-25-branches-in-these-areas-as-customers-make-amp039dramatic-changeamp039 Lloyds Banking Group, which comprises Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has shut down 1,321, with a further 53 set to close this year. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122983/lloyds-and-halifax-to-close-14-bank-branches-in-june-full-list Lloyds Banking Group is set to close at least 254 branches in 2025 and 2026. Retail Banking 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123209/bnp-paribas-targets-400-000-energy-efficient-home-renovations-in-europe-by-the-end-of-2026 This is the conclusion of a study carried out by BNP Paribas with Harris Interactive on how the French view energy-efficiency refurbishments and improving the energy performance of their housing. Planet SOS News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123028/successful-exit-for-abn-amro-sustainable-impact-fund ABN AMRO SIF aims to achieve financial return alongside environmental impact, and the investment in and exit of Eternal Sun has proven to be a example of both. Planet SOS News Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122974/macquarie-asset-management-acquires-additional-stake-in-island-green-power Macquarie Asset Management first invested in Island Green Power in 2022, and this transaction increases its stake in the business to 100%. Planet SOS News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122904/maintaining-momentum-managing-climate-risk-in-a-changing-world-ampminus-speech-by-david-bailey Given at the Climate Financial Risk Forum Planet SOS News Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122738/schroders-and-cornell-university-publish-stewardship-framework-on-climate-risk-resilience-and-adaptation Previous analysis by Cornell ILR and Schroders found four countries central to apparel production risk losing $65 billion in export earnings between now and 2030 due to extreme heat and flooding. Planet SOS News Team Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122659/esg-economist-ampndash-is-there-a-business-case-for-sustainability These environmental topics were prioritized during more stable macroeconomic times but now seem to have lost relevance. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122464/streamlining-esg-due-diligence-and-reporting-for-leading-uk-private-equity-firm They needed an experienced and reliable partner who could streamline this process and help ensure compliance across all required channels. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, April 01, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122409/jupiter-asset-management-turns-to-room-zero-for-product-profitability Room Zero’s cloud-based software eliminates duplication of effort and silos, allowing multiple departments across a single firm to work and process common information. Planet SOS News Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122390/rathbones-asset-management-adopts-sdr-labels-on-two-funds RAM has enhanced its disclosures to allow investors to understand its aims and processes in relation to the sustainability objectives of the funds. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, March 28, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122364/balancing-innovation-ampamp-esg-ampndash-davina-goodall-smith-at-fundstech-forum-2025 She is a seasoned executive board director and board committee chair, bringing expertise in corporate governance, strategic leadership and operational excellence. Planet SOS