Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:41:11 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Twelve Securis and Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) strengthen cooperation with new jointly developed ILS Fund News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128025/twelve-securis-and-union-bancaire-privampeacutee-ubp-strengthen-cooperation-with-new-jointly-developed-ils-fund The collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both firms to delivering innovative investment solutions in a dynamic but evolving market environment. Wealth and Asset Management Titan Wealth completes acquisition of IWP adding £6.9bn to AUM News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128020/titan-wealth-completes-acquisition-of-iwp-adding-amppound69bn-to-aum The group said it now has 225 client-facing financial advisers across the UK Wealth and Asset Management UBS's fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128024/ubsamp039s-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-results High trading activity across Global Wealth Management and the Investment Bank underpinned by broad-based client engagement Wealth and Asset Management Global corporates pivot towards selective capital allocation in 2026 amid resilient growth News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128026/global-corporates-pivot-towards-selective-capital-allocation-in-2026-amid-resilient-growth Leverage has improved marginally, providing corporates with an average 8 per cent increase in debt headroom year-on-year, while liquidity buffers remain elevated, having risen by 6 per cent. Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered has launched ‘Invest Like Champions’ Campaign with Liverpool FC News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127990/standard-chartered-has-launched-amplsquoinvest-like-championsamprsquo-campaign-with-liverpool-fc This is brought to life by mapping key roles of Liverpool FC players on the field to distinct wealth investment tactics. Wealth and Asset Management PIMFA appoints Morningstar as new Sole Index Series’ Provider News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127991/pimfa-appoints-morningstar-as-new-sole-index-seriesamprsquo-provider PIMFA has appointed Morningstar Indexes to manage the UK wealth management industry’s key benchmarks from March 2026. Wealth and Asset Management Johnston Carmichael Wealth rebrands to Partners Wealth Management brand following successful integration News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127993/johnston-carmichael-wealth-rebrands-to-partners-wealth-management-brand-following-successful-integration Johnston Carmichael Wealth (JCW) has formally joined with and rebranded to Partners Wealth Management following its acquisition last March. Wealth and Asset Management Amundi: 2025 4th Quarter and Annual results News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127999/amundi-2025-4th-quarter-and-annual-results Amundi Technology recorded another strong growth in its revenues Wealth and Asset Management Belfast-based wealth advisory firm to open new Dublin hub to support cross-border needs of clients News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128000/belfast-based-wealth-advisory-firm-to-open-new-dublin-hub-to-support-cross-border-needs-of-clients Pacem Advisory now has £212m in assets under its management Wealth and Asset Management Intesa Sanpaolo’s 2026–2029 Business Plan: scaling a proven model News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127971/intesa-sanpaoloamprsquos-2026ampndash2029-business-plan-scaling-a-proven-model The new Business Plan marks the natural transition at the end of the Group’s 2022–2025 plan. Wealth and Asset Management Roger Bootz joins AI asset manager News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128027/roger-bootz-joins-ai-asset-manager With this move, the asset manager aims to accelerate its expansion among institutional and professional investors in its core European markets Executive Moves National Friendly recruit first-ever chief operating officer News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128032/national-friendly-recruit-first-ever-chief-operating-officer Reeves joined National Friendly in 2008 as new business manager, bringing nearly two decades of operational experience across multiple developments. Executive Moves Marsh appoints Lisa Quest as UK CEO News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127992/marsh-appoints-lisa-quest-as-uk-ceo She will focus on strengthening and expanding client relationships across Marsh’s four businesses Executive Moves McDermott bolsters its Banking & Finance practice with addition of Oliver Sutter in Frankfurt News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127995/mcdermott-bolsters-its-banking-ampamp-finance-practice-with-addition-of-oliver-sutter-in-frankfurt Oliver joins from Norton Rose Fulbright Executive Moves Jonathan Dale Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director in the Consumer Group News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127996/jonathan-dale-joins-evercore-as-senior-managing-director-in-the-consumer-group Mr. Dale brings nearly 20 years of investment banking experience to Evercore. Executive Moves Skybound Wealth appoints Taylor Condon as Country Manager for Spain News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127998/skybound-wealth-appoints-taylor-condon-as-country-manager-for-spain The appointment reflects sustained demand from expatriates of multiple nationalities Executive Moves Appointment of Victoria Buhler as the Prime Minister’s Deputy Adviser on Business, Investment, and Trade and Hannah Bronwin as the Prime Minister’s Expert Adviser on Energy and NetZero News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128001/appointment-of-victoria-buhler-as-the-prime-ministeramprsquos-deputy-adviser-on-business-investment-and-trade-and-hannah-bronwin-as-the-prime-ministeramprsquos-expert-adviser-on-energy-and-netzero The Prime Minister has directly appointed two further experts to his No10 team today. Executive Moves Secretary-General Appoints Robert van der Zee of Netherlands Representative for United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund Asset Investments News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128004/secretary-general-appoints-robert-van-der-zee-of-netherlands-representative-for-united-nations-joint-staff-pension-fund-asset-investments He started his career in financial services at ABN AMRO Bank Executive Moves RBC Brewin Dolphin’s 40-strong Cardiff office appoints wealth manager News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128005/rbc-brewin-dolphinamprsquos-40-strong-cardiff-office-appoints-wealth-manager RBC Brewin Dolphin’s Cardiff office has been working with clients in Wales for more than 30 years, growing to 40 employees, including 14 client-focused wealth managers. Executive Moves Boston Multi Family Office appoints new managing director News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128007/boston-multi-family-office-appoints-new-managing-director “Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise and will add value to our business as we continue to grow in Jersey and the wider Channel Islands.” Executive Moves RiskConcile confirms latest acquisition in growth strategy News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128019/riskconcile-confirms-latest-acquisition-in-growth-strategy Targets regulatory reporting in private, alts space Legal, Regulation & Compliance Upper Tribunal finds that Banque Havilland devised a plan to harm the Qatari economy News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128022/upper-tribunal-finds-that-banque-havilland-devised-a-plan-to-harm-the-qatari-economy The Tribunal agreed with the FCA that significant fines should be imposed Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB bank lending survey shows no imminent private investment surge News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128023/ecb-bank-lending-survey-shows-no-imminent-private-investment-surge Loan demand by firms did increase somewhat, but mainly because of working capital and inventory needs. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA and SRA issue joint warning to firms representing motor finance commission claims News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128030/fca-and-sra-issue-joint-warning-to-firms-representing-motor-finance-commission-claims The regulators are reminding CMCs and law firms that they are expected to have robust checks in place to confirm consumers have not already instructed another representative. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Regulators announce first firms to join Scale-up Unit News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128031/regulators-announce-first-firms-to-join-scale-up-unit The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have announced the first cohort of banks and building societies to benefit from their joint Scale-up Unit. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Private equity must be wary of regulators amid wealth deal spree News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128006/private-equity-must-be-wary-of-regulators-amid-wealth-deal-spree The increasing regulatory burden has become a challenge for buyers, a leading investor in the sector says Legal, Regulation & Compliance Major UK pension change 2026 includes new '£1,000 rule' News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127964/major-uk-pension-change-2026-includes-new-amp039amppound1000-ruleamp039 Major pension reforms will give people better access to their money and make it easier to understand their retirement savings - but some changes will hit taxpayers in the pocket Legal, Regulation & Compliance ​EBA launches consultation on amendments to Guidelines on the systemic risk buffer News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127965/eba-launches-consultation-on-amendments-to-guidelines-on-the-systemic-risk-buffer The revised Guidelines aim to facilitate a more effective use of the systemic risk buffer to address systemic risks stemming from climate change. Legal, Regulation & Compliance BCL Sanctions Round-Up: Key UK and Global Developments News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127966/bcl-sanctions-round-up-key-uk-and-global-developments It considers, amongst other matters, OFSI’s imposition of a monetary penalty on the Bank of Scotland Legal, Regulation & Compliance French fund manager blasts EU regulators News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127940/french-fund-manager-blasts-eu-regulators This is the view of Hughes Beuzelin, chief executive of French fund manager BDL Capital Management. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Encouraging innovation, managing risks: the ECB's approach to digital transformation News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128021/encouraging-innovation-managing-risks-the-ecbamp039s-approach-to-digital-transformation Keynote speech by Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the 10th Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference FinTech Parties sign MoU to accelerate the rollout of sovereign, Pan-European payment solutions News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127994/parties-sign-mou-to-accelerate-the-rollout-of-sovereign-pan-european-payment-solutions The cooperation brings together leading European payment solutions FinTech WealthArc accelerates global expansion as demand grows for next-generation data infrastructure News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128002/wealtharc-accelerates-global-expansion-as-demand-grows-for-next-generation-data-infrastructure The infrastructure is designed to scale well beyond current volumes, with processing capacity capable of supporting millions portfolios globally. FinTech BDO Switzerland is pooling its digital expertise under the name BDO Digital News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128008/bdo-switzerland-is-pooling-its-digital-expertise-under-the-name-bdo-digital The services are primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking holistic, practical digitalization FinTech Bain & Company acquires JJC FinTech to enhance CLM, KYC, and AML offerings for financial services clients News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128014/bain-ampamp-company-acquires-jjc-fintech-to-enhance-clm-kyc-and-aml-offerings-for-financial-services-clients Deal adds key expertise to further strengthen existing capabilities in Financial Services FinTech Advice firms’ lack of focus on cybersecurity is ‘worrying’ News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127969/advice-firmsamprsquo-lack-of-focus-on-cybersecurity-is-amplsquoworryingamprsquo He presented delegates with consumer research that revealed 32% of the firms surveyed had no cybersecurity certificates or frameworks in place. FinTech Finance Hiring Climbs 13% as Technology and Fintech Drive Growth Across UK News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127970/finance-hiring-climbs-13-as-technology-and-fintech-drive-growth-across-uk This growth occurred despite inflationary pressures and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. FinTech Armundia launches AI platform for modern family offices News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127978/armundia-launches-ai-platform-for-modern-family-offices The launch comes as the global family office market expands FinTech Robinhood rolls out stocks and shares ISAs in tthe UK News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127979/robinhood-rolls-out-stocks-and-shares-isas-in-tthe-uk This week, Robinhood UK is launching a stocks & shares ISA, bringing its signature low-cost, intuitive investing experience to one of the UK’s most established financial products. FinTech Saltus moves £9bn of assets onto SS&C Hubwise platform News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127980/saltus-moves-amppound9bn-of-assets-onto-ssampampc-hubwise-platform The partnership comes as wealth managers face ongoing regulatory change and rising client expectations for digital-first services. FinTech True Potential appoints Amundi as new strategic partner News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128018/true-potential-appoints-amundi-as-new-strategic-partner This appointment is a strategic move that demonstrates our agile approach to investment management Alternative Investments Aviva Private Clients launches in Lloyd’s News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128028/aviva-private-clients-launches-in-lloydamprsquos The new offering enhances Aviva Private Clients’ established high-net-worth propositions, now allowing customers to safeguard their overseas exposures. Alternative Investments Joint Statement on Zurich’s Possible Offer for Beazley News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128029/joint-statement-on-zurichamprsquos-possible-offer-for-beazley The transaction would combine two highly complementary businesses and would establish a leading, global specialty platform with ~$15 billion of gross written premiums, based in the UK which would also leverage Beazley’s Lloyd's of London presen Alternative Investments Intesa Sanpaolo’s 2025 full-year earnings: record Net income of €9.3 billion News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128009/intesa-sanpaoloamprsquos-2025-full-year-earnings-record-net-income-of-ampeuro93-billion The Group also achieved a best-in-class Cost/Income ratio Alternative Investments Communication through buy-out process a critical enabler of a smooth transition – new DB member research News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128012/communication-through-buy-out-process-a-critical-enabler-of-a-smooth-transition-ampndash-new-db-member-research The research highlights why across all groups, clear and simple communication in the run up to and post buy-out is vital. Alternative Investments EIF and Aegon AM expand support for high-growth companies to make available more than €400 million for SMEs and small mid-caps in the Netherlands News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127963/eif-and-aegon-am-expand-support-for-high-growth-companies-to-make-available-more-than-ampeuro400-million-for-smes-and-small-mid-caps-in-the-netherlands The guarantee agreements are backed by the European Commission under its InvestEU initiative. Alternative Investments Janus Henderson launches ninth active UCITS ETF News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127988/janus-henderson-launches-ninth-active-ucits-etf Exposure to US short duration high yield corporate bonds Alternative Investments Ascot Lloyd completes acquisition of Aberdeen Financial Planning News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127989/ascot-lloyd-completes-acquisition-of-aberdeen-financial-planning Over 60 advisers have joined the firm taking total adviser headcount to 208 Alternative Investments Successful launch of open-ended private equity fund focused on secondaries: over €150 million committed during launch period News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127939/successful-launch-of-open-ended-private-equity-fund-focused-on-secondaries-over-ampeuro150-million-committed-during-launch-period The fund is now open for subscriptions on a quarterly basis for clients with a minimum investment of €250,000. Alternative Investments Pollen Street acquires UK fund services platform Tutman News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127948/pollen-street-acquires-uk-fund-services-platform-tutman Tutman is pursuing expansion initiatives in Luxembourg and Ireland, where it plans to establish additional operational capabilities, with Pollen Street’s backing supporting further European expansion. Alternative Investments Société Générale to lay off 1,800 employees in France News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127829/sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuterale-to-lay-off-1800-employees-in-france The bank is looking to avoid large job cut programmes that have high redundancy payouts and leave gaps in staff and instead will pursue the job cuts through voluntary leave or retirement. Investment Banking Deutsche Börse Group and Allfunds Group Sign Agreement on Recommended Acquisition of Allfunds Group News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127781/deutsche-bampoumlrse-group-and-allfunds-group-sign-agreement-on-recommended-acquisition-of-allfunds-group Allfunds and Deutsche Börse Group’s Fund Services segment show strong complementarity across product suites, client bases, partners, and core markets, supporting an expanded and integrated fund services offering Investment Banking World-Leading CEOs will gather in Oslo for NBIM Investment Conference in April News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127689/world-leading-ceos-will-gather-in-oslo-for-nbim-investment-conference-in-april Jamie Dimon, Kenneth Griffin and Ajay Banga are among top executives exploring "What's a winning culture?" at NBIM’s annual Investment Conference in April. Investment Banking Deutsche Bank expands support for PayPal to strengthen global payment capabilities News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127633/deutsche-bank-expands-support-for-paypal-to-strengthen-global-payment-capabilities This collaboration builds on the considerable volume that Deutsche Bank already processes annually for PayPal, providing scalability and resilience. Investment Banking UK fintech investment second highest globally at £2.6bn News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127550/uk-fintech-investment-second-highest-globally-at-amppound26bn The US remains the leading market for investment in the sector at £18.6bn Investment Banking Deutsche Bank tries to put its many crises behind it News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127535/deutsche-bank-tries-to-put-its-many-crises-behind-it German banking behemoth sees its shares trade above book value for first time since the 2008 financial crash Investment Banking New boss for Santander after £2.65bn TSB deal News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127463/new-boss-for-santander-after-amppound265bn-tsb-deal Mike Regnier, announced in the wake of the TSB deal that he would step down by the end of March 2026. Investment Banking Can Barclays shares do it all over again in 2026? News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127434/can-barclays-shares-do-it-all-over-again-in-2026 This high interest rate was then maintained for another year. Investment Banking Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127441/intesa-sanpaolo-strengthens-its-focus-on-the-middle-east-imi-cib-solidifies-its-role-as-a-strategic-partner-in-the-gulf-region These activities are further complemented by advisory and interest rate hedging operations. Investment Banking Investment banks expect UK borrowing costs to fall further in 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127309/investment-banks-expect-uk-borrowing-costs-to-fall-further-in-2026 Gilts will outshine global peers, helped by BoE rate cuts, Wall Street lenders predict Investment Banking Sovereign bonds revisited News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128016/sovereign-bonds-revisited Correlations between bonds and equities are no longer reliably negative. Comment, Analysis & Research Permira chair moves to Switzerland as wealthy executives rethink residency strategies News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128017/permira-chair-moves-to-switzerland-as-wealthy-executives-rethink-residency-strategies Following the latest high-profile move, Spear's maps the ultra-wealthy who have left the UK since 2024 - and their chosen destinations Comment, Analysis & Research Schroders joins UK business delegation to China News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127997/schroders-joins-uk-business-delegation-to-china While in China, Richard took part in a panel discussion at the UK-China Business Council Comment, Analysis & Research Talking ’bout next generation − speech by Sarah Breeden News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128003/talking-amprsquobout-next-generation-ampminus-speech-by-sarah-breeden Given at City & Financial Payments Regulation and Innovation Summit 2026 Comment, Analysis & Research From quill to quantum: Why letters still matter in the age of AI News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127962/from-quill-to-quantum-why-letters-still-matter-in-the-age-of-ai The potential for strong company earnings is generating ongoing opportunities in the technology sector – a central industry for modern communication. Comment, Analysis & Research Ortec Finance Continues Strong Client Satisfaction Scores in 2025 Survey News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127935/ortec-finance-continues-strong-client-satisfaction-scores-in-2025-survey The survey outcomes underline the importance clients place on collaboration, reliability, and continuous innovation—areas in which Ortec Finance remains strongly committed. Comment, Analysis & Research Realpolitik, turbulence and opportunity News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127911/realpolitik-turbulence-and-opportunity Geopolitical risks are high. US action in Venezuela and tensions over Greenland signal a return of sphere of influence. Comment, Analysis & Research Van Lanschot Kempen secures fiduciary management mandate for Holcim Group pension plans News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127912/van-lanschot-kempen-secures-fiduciary-management-mandate-for-holcim-group-pension-plans The mandate underscores the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner, providing bespoke and innovative investment solutions to pension schemes in the UK. Comment, Analysis & Research Loan-originating funds drive private debt growth in Europe News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127889/loan-originating-funds-drive-private-debt-growth-in-europe Loan-originating funds remain concentrated in a few financial centres, with Luxembourg accounting for 57% of commitments in 2024, the report found Comment, Analysis & Research Gender pay gap narrows on UK financial services boards News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127864/gender-pay-gap-narrows-on-uk-financial-services-boards The gender pay gap on UK financial services boards narrowed by 11 percentage points from 40% to 29% between 2020 and 2024 (the latest available five-year period). Comment, Analysis & Research Nearly 45,000 UK properties worth £190bn lack ownership data News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128013/nearly-45000-uk-properties-worth-amppound190bn-lack-ownership-data The analysis identifies several methods being used to obscure ownership. In some instances, overseas entities failed to register at all. Tax How to maximise your allowances before the end of the UK tax year News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127938/how-to-maximise-your-allowances-before-the-end-of-the-uk-tax-year With the end of the tax year on 5 April 2026 approaching, now is the perfect time to review your finances. Tax HMRC refunds £46m in tax overpayments to pensioners in Q4 2025 News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127933/hmrc-refunds-amppound46m-in-tax-overpayments-to-pensioners-in-q4-2025 HMRC has taken steps to accelerate repayments, but the figures make clear that the core issue remains unresolved. Tax Lords warn current pension IHT rules risk chaos for executors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127898/lords-warn-current-pension-iht-rules-risk-chaos-for-executors That would be deeply unfair and risks turning an already demanding role into a costly and stressful exercise. Tax Capital Gains Tax receipts for 2025 fall 8.4% to £13.65 billion News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127823/capital-gains-tax-receipts-for-2025-fall-84-to-amppound1365-billion HM Revenue and Customs data released today showed that Capital Gains Tax receipts for 2025 were £13.646 billion, down from £14.900 billion in 2024 – a fall of 8.4 per cent. Tax UK government rakes in £6.6bn from IHT in nine months News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127826/uk-government-rakes-in-amppound66bn-from-iht-in-nine-months Budget policies are expected to push the IHT take to £14.5 billion by 2030-31 Tax Soaring tax relief bill puts pensions and ISAs into policy spotlight News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127791/soaring-tax-relief-bill-puts-pensions-and-isas-into-policy-spotlight "The reality is that pension tax relief has become more valuable, and more expensive, with every year of frozen thresholds. Tax Trustees and UK tax disputes: navigating increased HMRC scrutiny News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127787/trustees-and-uk-tax-disputes-navigating-increased-hmrc-scrutiny This increased visibility gives HMRC greater opportunity to identify discrepancies and challenge historic planning. Tax Zurich Adapts Transfer Pricing Practice for the Asset Management Industry News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127764/zurich-adapts-transfer-pricing-practice-for-the-asset-management-industry The purpose of transfer pricing is to ensure that the various functions performed within a group are appropriately compensated, taking into account the risks assumed and the assets employed. Tax Burges Salmon re-launches tax residence tool as a web-app ahead of non-dom regime change News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127744/burges-salmon-re-launches-tax-residence-tool-as-a-web-app-ahead-of-non-dom-regime-change At their fingertips, users get instant results to test past residence for completed tax years, plan future tax-residence and access easy-to-follow flow chart and glossary of terms, with all information also being emailed directly to the user. Tax Thisbank, the UK's new branchless bank, promises human touch and competitive savings News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127811/thisbank-the-ukamp039s-new-branchless-bank-promises-human-touch-and-competitive-savings Thisbank was created by revitalising the UK arm of loss-making JN Bank under new leadership and ownership and backed by UK and US investment. Retail Banking Santander listed as the highest ranked European bank among Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127822/santander-listed-as-the-highest-ranked-european-bank-among-fortuneamprsquos-2026-worldamprsquos-most-admired-companies The list pays tribute to those best regarded among the world’s major corporate enterprises, based on a survey of 3,000 executives, directors and analysts. Retail Banking Fitch Affirms German Cooperative Banks and DZ BANK at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127828/fitch-affirms-german-cooperative-banks-and-dz-bank-at-amp039aa-amp039-outlook-stable Fitch has withdrawn the ratings of 27 local cooperative banks following their merger with other members of the group. Retail Banking TrueLayer and Stripe bring Pay by Bank payments to Finland News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127778/truelayer-and-stripe-bring-pay-by-bank-payments-to-finland The rollout begins this month and will soon be available to all Kustom merchants. Retail Banking Global Payments Giant Swift Completes ‘Landmark’ Tokenized Asset Trial News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127714/global-payments-giant-swift-completes-amplsquolandmarkamprsquo-tokenized-asset-trial This marks the first time Swift orchestrated tokenized asset transactions as a single process across networks, integrating ISO 20022 messaging standards with blockchain platforms for secure workflows. Retail Banking Santander completes the sale of 49% of Santander Bank Polska to Erste Group News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127576/santander-completes-the-sale-of-49-of-santander-bank-polska-to-erste-group The transaction results in a net capital gain of approximately €1.9 billion for Santander. Retail Banking MUFG consolidates European banking operations News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127554/mufg-consolidates-european-banking-operations It will provide corporate and investment banking alongside global markets services. Retail Banking NatWest Group plc: How a Legacy Bank Is Rebuilding Itself as a Digital Platform News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127460/natwest-group-plc-how-a-legacy-bank-is-rebuilding-itself-as-a-digital-platform Retail banking used to be about who had the most branches on the high street. Retail Banking NatWest issues major announcement for customers who are social renters News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127408/natwest-issues-major-announcement-for-customers-who-are-social-renters The bank has announced the expansion of its ringfenced social rent loan fund Retail Banking CaixaBank evolves its sponsorship activations through intergenerational bonds and football clubs News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127411/caixabank-evolves-its-sponsorship-activations-through-intergenerational-bonds-and-football-clubs As the official bank of the participating clubs, CaixaBank wants to honour these loyal families by offering them the chance to enjoy unforgettable experiences alongside their teams. Retail Banking Pension value to be put under the spotlight News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127553/pension-value-to-be-put-under-the-spotlight The proposals aim to make it clearer how pensions perform, what they cost and the quality of service. So that people can get good value, and so that poor performing schemes are pushed to improve. Pensions 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 Schroders Greencoat signs strategic MoU with leading battery maker CATL and Lochpine Capital on battery storage in Europe News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127982/schroders-greencoat-signs-strategic-mou-with-leading-battery-maker-catl-and-lochpine-capital-on-battery-storage-in-europe The collaboration seeks to leverage the parties’ collective expertise in green energy infrastructure and technology Planet SOS 5 must-watch sustainable investing trends for 2026 News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127809/5-must-watch-sustainable-investing-trends-for-2026 The year began with President Donald Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, an action he swiftly followed by revoking environmental subsidies and regulations. Planet SOS Gore Street Capital announces first close for energy storage fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127801/gore-street-capital-announces-first-close-for-energy-storage-fund The article 9 fund will focus on acquiring and managing battery storage projects with 80% minimum target exposure to EU member states. Planet SOS Investec arranges £80 million investment loan for office-led St. Pancras Campus News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127319/investec-arranges-amppound80-million-investment-loan-for-office-led-st-pancras-campus The new three-year facility refinances a development loan provided by Investec in 2021, following W.RE’s successful delivery of the scheme in 2024. Planet SOS Bridging the Gap: Aligning Insurance Portfolios with Sustainable Outcomes News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127091/bridging-the-gap-aligning-insurance-portfolios-with-sustainable-outcomes Recognising the importance of this challenge, Mercer are pleased to support Insurers For Purpose in producing a report on sustainability integration within the insurance sector. Planet SOS European Investment Fund pledges €70 million to Klima2, Alantra’s next Energy Transition growth fund News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126901/european-investment-fund-pledges-ampeuro70-million-to-klima2-alantraamprsquos-next-energy-transition-growth-fund The fund will leverage the Klima team’s extensive pan-European experience in energy investments and its network of sector and operational partners across the energy transition ecosystem. Planet SOS Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126875/europe-leads-pledging-effort-in-campaign-mobilising-ampeuro155-billion-for-clean-energy-in-africa The European Union led the pledging effort, with more than €15.1 billion. Planet SOS Investec sole MLA & bookrunner on £360m AMP Clean Energy debt for Asterion & NWF News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126792/investec-sole-mla-ampamp-bookrunner-on-amppound360m-amp-clean-energy-debt-for-asterion-ampamp-nwf AMP is a diversified distributed energy company with ~300MW of installed capacity in the UK across heat production, electricity production, and electricity storage. Planet SOS ESG Economist - Natural gas remains an industrial lifeline News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126768/esg-economist-natural-gas-remains-an-industrial-lifeline In this analysis, we examine the largest sources of CO2 emissions in manufacturing, particularly from companies in energy-intensive industrial subsectors in the EU. Planet SOS EBRD backs cement leader in push for low-carbon future News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126786/ebrd-backs-cement-leader-in-push-for-low-carbon-future In 2024, the EBRD successfully provided a €25 million loan to finance investment in the decarbonisation of Çimsa’s plant in Eskişehir – the first time the EBRD had invested in the Turkish cement sector. Planet SOS