http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:13:24 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97928/highvern-announces-acquisition The acquisition, completion of which is subject to regulatory approval, will expand Highvern’s offering across the Channel Islands and signals a strong commitment to and investment in the Guernsey marketplace. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97942/global-financial-services-firm-seeks-asia-wealth-expansion He said the focus would range from investments to credit, estate planning, succession planning, and tax planning. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97961/coutts-leader-reveals-plan-to-be-amp039best-private-bank-in-scotlandamp039 Adam & Co sale to be finalised in July, with clients in process of being lured to the RBS wealth management division Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97911/wealth-management-the-digital-shift Deloitte's recent study in conjunction with ESI ThoughtLab – Wealth and Asset Management 4.0 – show that 40% of clients now say digital access has greater importance in decision making. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97900/brooks-macdonald-group-quarterly-announcement-of-funds-under-management Total Group FUM at £17.3 billion (30 September 2021: £16.8 billion; 30 June 2021: £16.5 billion) Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97916/catching-falling-angels-avoiding-falling-knives How does our strategy capture well-suited fallen angels while avoiding potential falling knives? Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97886/future-of-wealth-management Harvesting the Power of Data and Technology Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97863/british-fund-manager-abrdn-seeks-china-wealth-management-partner-chairman China's wealth management market reached 27.9 trillion yuan ($4.4 trillion) as of September last year Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97884/the-2022-spearamprsquos-500-is-out-now-ampmdash-and-the-bible-of-wealth-management-is-bigger-than-ever But this year’s print guide – which you can buy here – is different in one very important respect: it includes more profiles than ever. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97872/zug-firm-buys-four-german-wms-in-dach-consolidation-plan As part of the changes, Gregor Korte and Jens Jüttner will also join the management of the holding company. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97941/aib-ukamprsquos-chief-to-leave-after-unit-restructuring Robert Mulhall set to move into banking technology space after leaving AIB Executive Moves News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97944/uk-wealth-manager-appoints-new-ceo Brown Shipley has recorded sustained growth; the firm currently counts 360 staff in eight UK offices, managing some £10 billion in client assets. Executive Moves News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97951/former-blackrock-equities-chief-takes-advisory-board-post Both appointments to the Hakluyt International Advisory Board are effective immediately. Executive Moves News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97969/equiom-group-appoints-peter-soesbeek-to-lead-equiom-netherlands Prior to joining Equiom, Peter held Directorship positions at IQ-EQ and Vistra in the Netherlands. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97893/pwc-appoints-new-head-of-asset-and-wealth-management A partner at the firm since 2014, Charles has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services Executive Moves News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97894/weatherbys-hires-ex-barclays-man-as-head-of-investments The appointment comes as the Bank reports a strong 2021, with cash deposits growing 29% last year. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97910/schroders-focuses-on-promoting-talent-in-2022 Announcing some changes to our group-wide leadership team that promotes internal talent and enables us to better meet the evolving needs of our clients. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97904/wh-ireland-hires-wealth-management-head Michael Bishop to lead the next phase of development Executive Moves News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97913/global-law-firm-appoints-head-of-litigation-and-disputes-mea-and-asia Norton Rose Fulbright has one of the largest dispute resolution practices in the world and regularly advises on some of the most complex and high-profile matters in the market. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97917/invesco-makes-hbsc-hire-for-uk-etf-sales-team Tom Banks will be responsible for UK Executive Moves News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97929/supervisory-flexibility-on-the-short-selling-indicator We are putting in place temporary measures for the reporting of the short selling indicator in transaction reports while we consider changes to the UK transaction reporting regime. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97930/mifidpru-remuneration-code The MIFIDPRU Remuneration Code (SYSC 19G) applies to MIFIDPRU Investment firms. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97934/financial-regulation-daily-update The new webpage sets out how the MIFIDPRU remuneration code applies; self-assessment templates and tables; reporting requirements; and disclosure requirements. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97937/financial-services-and-banking-news The PRA will engage with firms to assess the challenges that broad structural changes, such as increased digitalisation, are bringing to the sustainability of business models. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97939/individual-accountability-and-the-smcr-a-portent-of-success-for-the-fcaamprsquos-new-consumer-duty These similarities may predict that, after a period of upheaval and significant cost, the worthy objective of establishing a higher level of consumer protection in retail financial markets and, importantly for firms and customers alike, greater consumer t Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97950/european-commission-proposes-directive-to-prevent-misuse-of-shell-entities-in-the-eu The draft directive would impose a new tax transparency obligation between tax administrations under the DAC. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97952/cyprus-legislative-amendments-intended-to-prevent-tax-abuse-published The laws do not indicate the effective date of application of WHT to jurisdictions added to or removed from each updated version of the EU black list. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97956/fscs-declares-swansea-advice-firm-in-default The British Steel Pension Scheme scandal did not erupt until 2017. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97959/greece-new-law-on-strategic-investments-enacted The law entered into force on the same day, upon its publication in the government gazette. Its key provisions are summarized below. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97966/spain-2022-budget-law-introduces-minimum-corporate-income-tax-regime The minimum tax regime also applies for nonresident income tax purposes for income derived through a permanent establishment in Spain. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97933/natwest-markets-sets-up-blockchain-team NatWest is to formalise its blockchain strategy with the launch of a new digital team in its capital markets business. FinTech News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97965/innovate-finance-appoints-three-new-non-executive-directors This follows on from the permanent appointment of CEO Janine Hirt, who took on the role of Interim CEO in May 2021 and was appointed as CEO in autumn 2021. FinTech News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97970/more-than-half-of-organizations-have-gaps-in-their-zero-trust-implementations Organizations Struggle to Consistently Authenticate Users and Devices FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97907/no-britcoin-crypto-house-of-lords-says-no-to-digital-pound-but-bank-of-england-undeterred-despite-run-on-cash-warning The committee said that none of the witnesses who came before it were able to make a “convincing case” for why the UK needs a retail central bank digital currency. FinTech News Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97858/bbva-switzerland-expands-its-crypto-offering-with-the-support-of-avaloq-technology A key benefit of this solution is that the crypto management system is linked with Avaloq’s banking platforms, alongside other asset classes. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97864/millions-of-banking-app-users-exposed-to-security-flaw-hsbc-natwest-monzo-santander-starling-and-virgin-money-customers-all-affected Six banks – HSBC, NatWest, Santander, Starling, the Co-operative Bank and Virgin Money – let people choose passwords that include their first name and/or surname, the research found. FinTech News Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97887/iq-eq-selects-dealcloud-to-deliver-industry-leading-crm-capabilities Comprehensive Platform Will Enhance Relationship Management for Global Investor Services Group FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97807/contis-adds-ecospend-to-banking-as-a-service-platform As a result, Contis customers will be able to make instant payments between accounts, including holding accounts, allowing them to perform immediate withdrawals, refunds and ensure guaranteed deposits. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97816/analytics-transformation-in-wealth-management Modernization can be game changing when it targets the role of RMs. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97806/uk-parliament-launches-crypto-group The UK's parliament has launched a cross-party group of MPs and Lords to cover the crypto and digital assets sector. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97931/vanguard-new-clients-spike-by-83-after-uk-advice-launch A Vanguard spokesman said: "We’ve started with an advice service designed specifically to help investors who are saving for retirement. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97935/ing-invests-in-eit-innoenergy ING has acquired a stake in EIT InnoEnergy, an EU-backed climate and renewable energy tech investor. Alternative Investments News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97938/golding-reports-final-closing-of-its-secondaries-fund-at-ampeuro280-million Golding’s experienced secondary market team has already completed 14 transactions, quickly building a diversified portfolio of more than 80 small and mid-cap companies, primarily in Europe. Alternative Investments News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97948/waystone-increases-uk-offering-with-addition-of-t-bailey-fund-services By coming together with TBFS, Waystone continues to grow its ACD capabilities in the UK with the addition of a well-regarded, comprehensive and premium service provider. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97955/axa-im-rebrands-and-realigns-global-distribution-fund Renamed Global Sustainable Distribution Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97960/guinness-am-rebrands-to-guinness-global-investors New identity, website and logo Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97962/jo-hambro-re-opens-uk-equity-funds-due-to-positive-outlook “With undemanding valuations, increasing M&A activity and a positive macro backdrop, our fund management teams are very positive,” he added. Alternative Investments News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97964/the-huntersamprsquo-tails-a-duck-a-bill-and-a-platypusamphellip UK smaller companies have usually outperformed in inflationary periods. Alternative Investments News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97968/regime-shift-in-developed-market-sovereign-bonds On the inflation side, there was further evidence that supply-side bottlenecks are proving more persistent than was expected earlier in the year. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97924/man-group-launches-capital-asset-solutions-initiative The new initiative will be led by senior hires Dan Robinson and Stephan Muecke. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97537/mampampa-outlook-strong-as-investment-banks-complete-merger Looking ahead at the M&A market, Adams said there has been positive momentum with tech being the big beneficiary. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97543/unicredit-s-p-a-eif-and-unicredit-to-provide-ampeuro1-billion-for-smes-in-bulgaria-slovakia-slovenia-and-croatia The loans will be available to SMEs operating in the sectors of economy hardest hit by the pandemic and accelerate the recovery of national economies. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97512/princess-maria-laura-of-belgium-set-to-wed-british-investment-banker Royal, 33, who lives in London, sported a black floral dress as she showed off a dazzling ring in engagement photos which have been released by the Palace Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, December 24, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97476/russia-based-sinara-investment-bank-becomes-member-of-isda ISDA membership will allow Sinara to further expand its relationship with international banks and partners, as well as to build risk management tools in line with the current market trends. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97431/bnp-paribas-lays-down-markers-of-its-investment-banking-ambitions Long in the shadow of rivals, the French bank is trying to lure dealmakers and expand in equities Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, December 20, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97358/banks-halt-brexit-relocations-as-european-hiring-seen-amplsquorapidlyamprsquo-ramping-up-next-year There were 5,000 new Brexit-linked financial services hires since the 2016 referendum, 2,800 of which were on the Continent Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, December 17, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97311/deutsche-bank-and-barclays-bonuses-good-but-not-great At Deutsche, there is apparently "discussion" of a 20% increase for people in the investment banking division, although "a more muted increase" is also under consideration. Investment Banking News Team Friday, December 10, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97084/ebrd-extends-ampeuro-5-million-to-bank-for-business-in-kosovo The aim is to encourage SMEs to invest in upgrades in three key areas: environmental protection, health and safety, and product quality. At least 60 per cent of all loans will support energy-saving investments. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 08, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97004/ebrd-lends-rsd-23-billion-to-otp-banka-serbia The credit line will bolster lending to private businesses in the form of working capital lines and investment loans, in particular, to SMEs operating in economically less-developed areas of the country. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 08, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97024/woori-bank-opens-hungary-office Woori’s latest move marks the second establishment of a representative office in the central European nation by a Korean commercial lender. Investment Banking News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97943/brighter-outlook-after-the-fourth-wave The potential for a recovery later in 2022 remains and we see overall GDP growth at around 4.5% for the advanced economies and slightly faster than that in the emerging economies. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97945/efgamprsquos-2022-perspectives-global-growth-set-to-continue-inflation-to-be-transitory Inflation will be the main concern for central banks when setting their monetary policy in the coming year. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97946/uk-economy-returns-to-pre-pandemic-heights The economy now stands 0.7% larger than in February 2020, thanks to an upward revision in the growth rate in October. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97947/blue-monday-quilter-offers-free-mental-wellbeing-talks-to-help-advisers-beat-the-blues The pandemic has been an extremely challenging time for everyone, and not least for financial advisers, who have had to cope with increased demands and workloads, while assisting clients as they too navigated the difficult circumstances. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97953/the-rise-and-rise-of-private-equity The sector has clearly demonstrated resilience to the effects of the pandemic, and so will this upward trajectory continue in 2022? Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97971/four-multi-asset-perspectives-on-inflation We also provide a summary of our investment research – a hallmark of our investment practice, as we often integrate findings into our management of portfolios. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97890/pandemic-to-endemic-living-with-infection-inflation-and-higher-rates As a result, the new strain may do little more than slow, rather than stall further economic growth, as markets focus on high inflation and the end of central banks’ asset purchases. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97891/brits-saved-amppound4bn-due-to-omicron-fears-ahead-of-looming-cost-of-living-crisis 1% of people cancelled bigger plans over Christmas, resulting in savings of over £1,000. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97898/central-banks-not-covid-will-drive-global-economies-in-2022 From 2023 onward, most agree, growth will return to its long-term norm of around 3.5%, as if Covid never happened. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97899/global-mampampa-insights-technology-deals-dominate-in-2021 We also look into the reasons behind record capital raising by technology companies, the considerations required for AI due diligence and talent retention in technology acquisitions, and the global trend for growing government intervention on sensitive tr Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97940/uk-consults-on-proposed-global-minimum-tax-for-multinationals The government’s consultation seeks views on the proposed tax - which will be operated on a country-by-country basis - and its application in the UK, including who the rules apply to, transitional rules and how firms within scope should report and p Tax News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97954/france-2022-finance-law-enacted According to French accounting rules, an enterprise’s goodwill (fonds commercial) is deemed to be a non-depreciable asset unless the enterprise can justify a foreseeable period of use. Tax News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97957/france-atad-2-final-administrative-guidelines-published This article summarizes the key points raised by the guidelines Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97839/double-tax-whammy-risk-for-big-pension-withdrawals As 61% of retirees accessed their pots without financial advice Tax News Team Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97856/eu-publishes-minimum-corporate-tax-rate-directive Countries signing up to the OECD deal are not obliged to introduce the pillar two rules, but if they do so, they must follow the approach taken in the OECD model rules. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97570/britons-warned-about-tax-amp039sinkholeamp039-that-could-leave-you-paying-thousands-more THOUSANDS of people are falling into a little-known tax ‘sinkhole' that could leave people paying more tax than they need to. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97521/just-group-foi-request-reveals-regions-where-high-house-prices-cause-the-biggest-iht-headaches Comparing the latest HMRC figures (for 2018/19) to the number of deaths recorded in each region that year suggests Inheritance Tax is due on about one in every 30 deaths (3.5%) in the UK. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97447/french-budget-targets-trusts-in-low-tax-jurisdictions It introduces an automatic presumption that the required 10% stake in the investment holding settlement is attained in order to tax its income and gains on a look-through basis. Tax News Team Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97450/main-tax-proposals-in-the-new-dutch-coalition-agreement This article summarises the most important tax proposals relevant to corporate taxpayers and property investors. Tax News Team Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97417/global-minimum-tax-rate-oecd-publishes-detailed-rules Countries are not obliged to introduce pillar two into their own domestic laws. Tax News Team Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97813/allica-bank-joins-the-appg-for-challenger-banks-and-building-societies Allica Bank is one of the UK’s top fintechs dedicated to serving SME businesses, with a focus on reimagining relationship banking for SMEs, by combining modern, powerful technology with local relationships in the community. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97565/italyamp039s-pop-sondrio-to-explore-all-options-after-shedding-mutual-status Under Italian rules, the mutual status gives shareholders one vote each regardless of the size of their stake, diminishing the appeal of stakebuilding. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97568/santander-races-to-claw-back-amppound130million-after-christmas-day-blunder The bank accidently made double payments to 75,000 businesses and individuals from its own reserves and is working to get it back. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97542/staff-at-bnpamprsquos-italian-bank-stage-first-strike-since-1990s BNL said that 29.8 per cent of its employees joined the strike. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97544/alpha-bank-agrees-sale-of-bad-loan-portfolio-to-hoist-finance Greek banks have been working to reduce a pile of about 30 billion euros in bad loans, the legacy of a decade-long financial crisis which shrank Greece's output by a quarter. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97504/uk-bank-branch-numbers-have-almost-halved-since-2015-analysis-finds 4,735 branches have shut or been earmarked for closure in last six years according to consumer group Which? Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97506/uk-lender-allows-homebuyers-to-borrow-seven-times-salary Habito’s mortgage terms could revive wider concerns over responsible lending practices Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97410/ing-to-exit-retail-banking-in-france ING is currently exploring the feasibility of an agreement for its client portfolio with third parties. Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97413/bnp-paribas-reached-an-agreement-with-bmo-for-the-sale-of-bank-of-the-west The Transaction is expected to formally close during the course of 2022, upon customary condition precedents Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, December 20, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97319/irish-retail-banks-subject-to-most-restrictive-variable-pay-conditions-in-eu Bank staff disadvantaged compared with those working in global big tech and fintech Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97850/zedra-bolsters-pension-services-offering-with-acquisition ZEDRA’s Pension Services now consists of five offices in London, Reading, Leeds, Birmingham and St Albans and increases headcount to 70 dedicated Pensions experts and support staff. Pensions News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97554/moret-is-it-time-to-kill-off-the-sipp Moret said these proposals represented a “strange outcome” given that Sipps were created to do the opposite - offer investors greater investment choice. Pensions News Team Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97436/fca-statement-on-british-steel-pension-scheme-redress The FCA has warned it will take such action as it deems necessary if a firm attempts to avoid redress liabilities. Pensions News Team Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97460/quilter-asks-mps-to-tweak-pension-age-rules A block transfer is where at least two members of a scheme transfer at the same time in the same transaction to another registered pension scheme. Pensions News Team Friday, December 10, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97082/fca-pension-data-shows-43-withdrawing-at-unsustainable-8-rate This is where the recent stronger nudge to pension guidance could make significant headway, but consumer awareness of pensions needs to improve to help make it a success and ensure decisions are properly researched and not taken on a whim. Pensions News Team Tuesday, December 07, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96965/fca-tpr-and-moneyhelper-joint-statement-on-old-british-steel-pension-scheme The FCA, TPR and MoneyHelper believe transferring out of a DB pension scheme is unlikely to be in the best interests of most consumers. Pensions News Team Friday, December 03, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96906/ebrd-and-amundi-acba-asset-management-sign-derivatives-master-agreement The currency swaps will enable Amundi ACBA to hedge its funds against currency risk whilst making long-term hard currency denominated investments abroad, and provide the EBRD with further access to on-shore local currency funding in Armenian Dram for on-l Pensions News Team Thursday, December 02, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96855/the-stronger-nudge-to-pensions-guidance-feedback-on-cp2111-and-final-rules-and-guidance We have published our final rules and guidance for firms on the stronger nudge to Pension Wise guidance. Pensions News Team Wednesday, December 01, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96826/10-consumers-plan-to-consolidate-pensions In recent years a number of new pension providers have launched with a particular focus on consolidation and simplifying pension transfers, including PensionBee, Penfold and others. Pensions News Team Wednesday, December 01, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96819/consultation-on-enabling-investment-in-productive-finance This is to inform future policy to help ensure DC schemes are able to access a broader range of illiquid asset classes that have the potential to result in positive outcomes for members. Pensions News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97949/fsl-collaboration-with-enlightenesg EnlightenESG identifies relevant areas of focus within ESG investing. Planet SOS News Team Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97963/utmost-group-becomes-a-signatory-to-the-un-supported-principles-of-responsible-investment Responsible investing is one of the four pillars of Utmost Group’s sustainability strategy, in which the Group has committed to increase the proportion of its investments in sustainable assets. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97906/carey-olsen-advises-on-the-launch-of-gresham-house-british-sustainable-infrastructure-fund-ii The overall investment approach and anticipated outcomes aim to be well aligned to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97908/record-430-unlisted-natural-resources-funds-in-market-in-q4-2021 Asset Class Rebounded Strongly from 2020 and is Building Momentum Planet SOS News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97909/ebrd-green-finance-in-2021-hits-record-51-per-cent-of-ampeuro104-billion-total The 2021 green results, a significant increase on the 29 per cent share of total financing in 2020, fall under the EBRD’s Green Economy Transition (GET) approach. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97914/colonial-and-its-subsidiary-sfl-aim-to-requalify-all-of-their-outstanding-bonds-into-green-bonds Green bonds constitute an alternative to corporate debt raising in an environment in which the awareness of companies on sustainability issues is becoming ever more relevant. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97925/government-taken-to-court-over-inadequate-climate-strategies Friends of the Earth says the government's "shocking" and "lacklustre" commitments are not enough to deliver a low carbon future Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97927/activists-behind-shell-climate-verdict-target-30-multinationals The heads of the companies were being sent letters demanding that they provide plans outlining how they will trim emissions of the heat-trapping gases by 45% from 2019 levels by 2030. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97926/esg-sustainability-preferences-risk-and-factors The investment firm shall explain to the client or potential clients the reasons for not doing so and keep records of those reasons. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97862/uae-uk-to-explore-clean-hydrogen-opportunities-through-new-partnership “This report will align with the WGEO’s objective to enable and implement bankable and sustainable green projects and programmes by linking technology, capacity-building and finance.” Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97530/uk-air-travel-sees-huge-slump-in-2021-due-to-covid UK domestic flights also fell by nearly 60%, said aviation analytics firm Cirium. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97535/the-cayman-islands-spain-portugal-and-buenos-aires-are-welcoming-remote-digital-nomad-workers-to-relocate Countries around the world that have been economically impacted by the virus outbreaks have opened their doors to digital nomads. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97440/allica-bank-joins-government-backed-recovery-loan-scheme The Recovery Loan Scheme is one of a number of government-supported measures aimed at helping businesses impacted by Covid and, under it, Allica Bank will offer asset finance, followed by commercial property finance next year. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/97363/fear-of-omicron-shutdown-hits-markets Sell-off gives investors ‘harsh reality check’ Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Friday, December 03, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96925/ubs-tells-european-dealmakers-not-to-travel-as-omicron-worries-mount The Swiss bank has told staff in its global banking division in Europe not to travel for business purposes as a precautionary measure, according to people familiar with the matter. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Friday, November 26, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96702/new-covid-variant-roils-global-markets Many of these mutations are linked to increased antibody resistance Covid-19 News Team Thursday, November 25, 2021 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/96653/data-show-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-hit-all-aspects-of-peopleamprsquos-well-being The report says experiences of the pandemic have varied widely depending on age, gender and ethnicity, as well as on the type of job people do and on their level of pay and skills. Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 22, 2021 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/95695/g7-trade-leaders-gather-in-london-amid-global-supply-chain-chaos The meeting in London comes as the disruption from shipping to haulage threatens the economic recovery from Covid-19 Covid-19 News Team Tuesday, October 19, 2021 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/95576/new-operation-to-protect-next-generation-eu-recovery-funds Launched at Europol, Operation Sentinel will contribute to a concerted response to an expected fraud wave Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/95354/three-steps-the-uk-must-take-to-keep-international-travel-open Tony Blair Institute calls for widespread recognition of WHO-approved vaccines and alignment with international best practice Covid-19