http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:33:31 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125469/lazard-ceo-and-chairman-peter-orszagamprsquos-growth-strategy-and-middle-east-expansion-featured-in-bloomberg-news The Abu Dhabi office will complement Lazard’s established presence in Riyadh, enhancing localized coverage as regional entities pursue economic diversification and deploy billions in global investments. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125480/helvetia-and-baloise-have-received-further-approvals-for-their-planned-merger-and-have-set-a-date-for-closing-the-transaction In April, Helvetia and Baloise announced their agreement to merge as equals. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125481/hsbc-uk-private-bank-grows-regional-presence-with-wealth-centre-launch It is intended to complement HSBC’s other regional spaces in Birmingham and Manchester which serve clients in the Midlands and North West respectively. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125489/ubs-joins-forces-with-supertri-bsk-and-jet-to-drive-community-impact-in-jersey UBS announced its collaboration with BSK and JET earlier this year, in an effort to raise awareness of the charities and with an aim to increase the firm’s local, social impact commitment. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125490/multiple-shortlistings-for-jtc-at-the-202526-citywealth-ifc-awards The winners will be determined through a combination of online public voting and assessment by an independent panel of judges. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125494/lgt-wm-takes-profit-hit-in-year-of-heavy-spend Increased staff costs in 2024 meant profits slipped, although revenues were significantly higher. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125444/sjp-on-the-hunt-for-director-to-lead-hnw-push Job ad looks for expert to shape proposition for clients with between £2m and £10m to invest. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125453/wealth-dynamix-technology-selected-by-groupe-premium-to-consolidate-and-accelerate-its-wealth-management-business This collaboration marks a key milestone for Wealth Dynamix, which is introducing its cutting-edge expertise in Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) to the French wealth management market. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125460/quilter-welcomes-new-cohort-of-interns-through-early-careers-programme The programme offers interns a rich blend of experiences, including workshops, upskilling sessions, ‘lunch and learns’ with different business areas, and a group project designed to bring fresh insights to the organisation. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125462/family-offices-accelerate-their-professionalization-and-diversification-amid-geopolitical-and-regulatory-uncertainty Family offices intensify their diversification and professionalization in response to geopolitical instability and regulatory changes Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125471/cantonal-bank-hires-ex-mirabaud-am-chief-economist-to-head-investment-strategy Banque Cantonale du Valais has recruited experienced economist Gero Jung. Executive Moves News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125474/quantoz-payments-appoints-mark-de-bos-as-head-of-finance Ex-ABN AMRO senior representative joins the MiCA regulated stablecoin issuer Quantoz having spent twenty-five years in finance and audit. Executive Moves News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125476/daniel-hartert-appointed-to-the-abn-amro-supervisory-board-arjen-dorland-stepped-down The Extraordinary General Meeting appointed Daniel Hartert as a member of the Supervisory Board for a period of four years until the Annual General Meeting in 2030. Executive Moves News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125479/afh-announces-two-key-appointments-to-drive-launch-of-new-partnership-proposition-as-it-enters-next-stage-of-strategic-growth ain Rayner will join AFH as Chief Commercial Officer from January 2026 and James Fogarty has joined this month, taking on a new role of Recruitment Director, with a focus on adviser recruitment. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125478/metro-bank-appoints-new-head-of-corporate-banking-for-wales-and-south-west She joins from Lloyds Banking Group, where she was Head of Private Capital, and brings more than 15 years of corporate banking experience to the role. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125491/andbank-wealth-management-incorporates-rodrigo-utrera-as-director-of-variable-income With more than 20 years of experience in the financial markets, Utrera comes from Santander Asset Management Executive Moves News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125492/keith-jones-steps-down-as-a-non-executive-director-of-evelyn-partners Keith leaves the Board with our thanks and very best wishes for the future." Executive Moves News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125493/royal-london-asset-management-appoints-davina-goodall-smith-as-new-chief-operating-officer Davina brings extensive experience in the asset management and financial services industry Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125443/jm-finn-hires-rathbones-investment-manager-for-bristol-push Andy Theban joins as an investment manager ahead to help broaden JM Finn's reach in the South West. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125445/state-street-needs-to-fill-top-positions-in-europe Andreas Przewloka , CEO of State Street International , plans to step down from his position as CEO next spring. Executive Moves News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125473/guernsey-financial-services-commission-launches-digital-finance-initiative This Forum will use roundtables and workshops to gather insights from practitioners to inform the development of policy improvements on which the Commission will then formally consult. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125486/ecb-governing-council-amends-ecb-finrep-regulation-to-strengthen-supervisory-assessment-of-credit-risk Nine additional data points incorporated into the FINREP data point reporting framework, with a first reporting reference date of December 2025 Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125482/chancellor-commits-to-explore-pro-growth-tax-reforms-to-support-small-businesses-opening-new-premises Small businesses could find it easier to expand and employ more people, thanks to government commitment to make business rates fairer. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125498/eu-bank-watchdogs-must-be-bold-in-simplifying-rules-nagel-says “We should boldly move forward on this path,” Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said in a speech in Frankfurt on Friday. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125447/proposed-contactless-changes-could-increase-convenience-for-consumers The FCA wants to give card providers the flexibility to decide the right limit for them and their customers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125448/three-finfluencers-in-court-over-online-financial-promotions The Financial Conduct Authority alleges the trio encouraged followers to invest in products without the required authorisation to promote them. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125449/treasury-committee-slams-amplsquoconfusedamprsquo-lifetime-isa It called for reforms to align Lisa savings with pension savings under the Universal Credit means test. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125457/germanyamp039s-state-owned-kfw-bank-linked-to-rights-violations A new report on KfW Bank’s human rights record says these aren't just hypotheticals; they're real risks and they're not being handled well enough. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125458/simpler-rules-for-smaller-banks-in-focus-again The desire to simplify regulatory requirements has reopened long-standing debates on the scope and extent of small bank regulations. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125419/ecb-and-peopleamprsquos-bank-of-china-extend-bilateral-euro-renminbi-currency-swap-arrangement The arrangement with the PBC is consistent with the large volumes of bilateral trade and investment between the euro area and China. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125472/bta-finance-partners-with-avaloq-to-modernise-wealth-management-operations Under the partnership, BTA Finance will implement the Avaloq platform, hosted in the cloud, to modernise its core wealth infrastructure, front-office systems and digital banking channels. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125452/finpension-tops-4-billion-francs-in-client-assets This corresponds to a 41 percent increase in client assets within twelve months. FinTech News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125454/sma-towards-an-integrated-flexible-and-sustainable-model This will facilitate the integration of advanced consulting and professional management, optimizing the portfolio and enhancing profiling during the onboarding phase, based on clear and consistent objectives. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125456/octopus-money-onboards-ai-agents In partnership with Ani Tech, Harry, Ron and Hermione will work in the background and take on time-consuming tasks like contacting third-party providers to retrieving documents. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125459/german-investech-scalable-capital-lands-eu-banking-licence Scalable Capital plans to use the licence approval to launch lending and deposit-taking services in October. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125461/profile-software-adds-ai-boost-to-axia-wealth-platform The latest version of Axia introduces a suite of AI-driven innovations designed to elevate decision-making and strengthen client engagement. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125468/tci-migrates-126000-accounts-from-fnz-to-quai-digital The move, believed to be one of the largest migrations out of FNZ to date, was delivered in just seven months. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125436/scalable-capital-is-now-a-bank Over €30 billion is held on the platform by more than one million customers. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125442/why-the-direct-lending-boom-still-has-room-to-run On the other, competition is fierce, rates are edging down and macro conditions are less forgiving than they were a year ago. FinTech News Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125409/objectway-accelerates-growth-course The wealth management sector continues to grow steadily, and demand for modern technology solutions from established providers is increasing. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125475/vanguard-adds-two-new-active-global-bond-funds-to-fixed-income-range Active Global Core and Global Strategic Bond funds offer all-in-one exposure to global fixed income markets Alternative Investments News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125477/mobiliar-continues-its-growth-course-in-a-first-half-of-the-year-characterized-by-high-natural-damage The rockslide in Blatten (Valais) caused natural hazard damage amounting to CHF 170 million, which impacted the technical result in the non-life business. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125485/norway-sovereign-wealth-fund-excludes-eramet-from-portfolio-on-ethics-grounds The fund held a 0.44% stake in Eramet worth $6.8 million as of June 30 Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125487/tavistock-buys-into-lifetime-to-boost-wellbeing-push The acquisition, subject to FCA approval, is described as both a partial sale and a strategic partnership intended to accelerate the firm’s growth. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125496/managing-portfolio-boards-for-optimal-performance Edgewater's Gregory Jones on creating synergies within investment portfolios Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125450/chelsea-financial-servicesamprsquo-mcdermott-active-etfs-amplsquomarketing-dressed-as-innovationamprsquo The managing director is left a little perplexed by the recent wave of ‘active’ ETFs launches Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125451/morgan-stanley-im-launches-global-stars-sicav The fund’s investment approach focuses on business excellence, generally characterised by the creation and nurturing of intangible assets, which in turn support high return, incremental capital deployment. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125463/starling-bank-plans-amppound4bn-secondary-share-sale-white-house-appeals-ruling-blocking-trump-from-ousting-fedamprsquos-cook Plus: Goldman chief Solomon warns of US economic slowdown, and more Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125464/ebrd-extends-new-guarantee-to-raiffeisen-bank-ukraine-to-unlock-ampeuro200-million-of-business-finance The EBRD’s facility will cover up to 50 per cent of Raiffeisen’s credit risk on new finance worth €200 million for businesses operating in Ukraine. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125465/mampampg-investments-adopts-bloombergamprsquos-research-solutions The system also integrates AI-powered tools, including document search and analysis on the Bloomberg Terminal, to streamline workflows. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125414/dutch-state-to-cut-abn-amro-stake-to-around-20 NLFI does retain a say on remuneration strategy and has voting rights in the appointment of both the management and supervisory boards. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125385/the-next-takeover-poker-is-about-to-be-decided The Spanish major bank Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has officially launched a hostile takeover bid for its smaller rival Sabadell, offering €14.8 billion for the competitor. Investment Banking News Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125341/ebrd-exits-bank-of-cyprus The EBRD’s stake sale will help to increase the liquidity of Bank of Cyprus shares on ATHEX. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125160/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-closes-landmark-advisory-and-financing-for-the-haweswater-aqueduct-resilience-programme-harp It is the largest water infrastructure scheme to be delivered in the North West with an estimated construction cost of circa £3bn. Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125125/unicredit-further-converts-into-shares-part-of-its-synthetic-position-in-commerzbank-also-increasing-its-voting-rights-to-around-26 UniCredit reinforces its position as Commerzbank's single largest shareholder. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125080/scottish-national-investment-bank-publishes-annual-report The Bank was established to invest patient capital in companies and projects with potential to deliver both financial returns and societal benefits. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125068/ubs-snaps-up-amplsquooversoldamprsquo-residential-property-and-supermarkets The bank’s alternatives unit is buying residential streets in the North of the UK and supermarkets in Germany and the Nordics. Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125021/unicredit-bank-romania-merger-with-alpha-bank-romania-successfully-completed The combined UniCredit Bank strengthens the market position of the UniCredit Group in the country in both corporate and retail segments. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124953/mediobanca-says-next-weekamp039s-vote-needed-for-investors-to-have-a-choice Mediobanca announced its plan to buy Banca Generali in April Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, August 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124882/breakthrough-in-banking-banco-bpm-opens-door-to-merger-with-crampeacutedit-agricole After acquiring a 9.2% stake in BPM in 2022--now increased to 19.8%--the French institution has developed industrial partnerships and secured high returns. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125470/how-familysight-helps-family-offices-simplify-governance Relying on manual processes to manage these streams not only slows operations but also heightens risk. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125495/banking-on-love-gen-zamprsquos-financial-confidence-hinges-on-finding-the-amplsquooneamprsquo-but-more-than-50-per-cent-say-cost-of-dating-is-getting-in-the-way The rising cost of dating, however, is an obstacle for those hoping to find the one. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125497/wealth-inequality-across-europe-which-countries-have-the-most-unfair-distribution Although it is uneven in most countries, the level of inequality matters. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125424/avolta-wins-commerzbankamp039s-treasury-award-of-the-year This time, the prize, endowed with 5,000 Swiss francs, goes to Avolta Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125365/banco-sabadell-shareholders-can-now-join-bbva-to-create-a-european-banking-leader Following the merger, Banco Sabadell shareholders are set to obtain earnings per share 25¹ percent higher than they would with a standalone Banco Sabadell. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125371/former-baloise-ceo-gert-de-winter-has-passed-away He was CEO of the insurer for seven years. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125372/younger-generations-have-greater-appetite-for-investing The research, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults, found that almost half (47 per cent) of 18 to 34 year olds have invested in the past 12 months. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125337/one-in-three-parents-delay-retirement-to-bankroll-student-children-as-cost-of-higher-education-bites-new-study-shows More than half (55%) of parents still supporting children financially after university, forcing them to borrow, remortgage or downsize Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125350/fear-of-stock-market-keeps-millions-of-brits-in-cash The findings underline the scale of the challenge for policymakers seeking to boost retail investment, both to help savers build long-term wealth and to channel capital into UK growth companies. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125309/global-wealth-firms-launch-landmark-ai-study It will examine how firms across 16 countries are harnessing AI and other transformative technologies to meet rapidly changing customer and employee needs. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125439/additional-taxation-of-banks-would-worsen-lithuaniaamp039s-investment-climate-nauseda-warns Nonetheless, he called the new government's plans to apply a new tax to this sector debatable. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125376/pension-savers-rush-to-take-25-tax-free-cash The data showed the total amount taken as PCLS by all savers in the six months up to and including March this year was £10.43bn. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125295/budget-to-be-held-on-26-november-reeves-confirms Labour pledged in its election manifesto to not increase taxes on "working people Tax News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125306/company-loses-tax-case-on-the-meaning-of-life HMRC determined that Lexgreen was liable for the tax because it established the trust and the trustees were based outside the United Kingdom. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125130/overpaid-pension-tax-claims-jump-20-and-amplsquocould-get-worseamprsquo Of those who claimed overpaid tax, 2,400 people received refunds of more than £10,000 Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125141/thousands-of-pensioners-claim-back-more-than-10k-after-being-overcharged A small number of individuals in the UK received refunds exceeding £100,000. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125111/experts-warn-rachel-reevesamprsquo-rumoured-property-tax-proposals-could-push-more-hnws-to-leave-uk Main residences are currently exempt from capital gains tax, a charge on the increase in the value of an asset when it is sold. Tax News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125090/frozen-thresholds-keep-boosting-tax-receipts-but-autumn-budget-may-demand-more Any reform must balance revenue goals with the vital role intergenerational support plays in the UK economy. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125092/ningi-launches-iht-tool-amid-incoming-changes This tool went from concept to comprehensive solution in under a week Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125049/accountancy-firm-adds-third-office-in-high-wycombe-through-acquisition Chimes Accountancy Services now joins the team at Dux Advisory, which also has an office in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Tax News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125488/franceamprsquos-fiscal-outlook-deteriorates-but-a-full-blown-crisis-remains-unlikely To avoid a vote of no confidence, he must secure tacit support from either the left or the far-right, a scenario unlikely unless the budget proposal undergoes significant revisions. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125421/sabadell-ceo-expects-bbva-to-improve-its-offer-for-the-bank The premium BBVA offered over Sabadell's April 29, 2024, closing share price has shrunk from 30% to a negative differential of about 8%. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125367/lloyds-closes-in-on-amppound120m-takeover-of-fintech-curve Britain's biggest high street bank network could announce the acquisition of a company once-feted as one of the country's hottest fintech start-ups as soon as this week, Sky News learns. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125348/unicreditamprsquos-commerzbank-takeover-unlikely-says-german-bank-ceo Speaking at a banking conference, Bettina Orlopp also affirmed that the ultimate decision will be left to the shareholders. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125360/lloyds-bankamprsquos-performance-overhaul-could-see-headcount-slashed A Lloyds spokesperson stressed to HR magazine that the approach it is taking is “relatively common across our industry and others” and that it is about turnover. Retail Banking News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125193/strategic-considerations-for-non-banks-in-the-swiss-mortgage-lending-market-in-the-next-low-interest-rate-cycle This blog examines the market shifts, regulatory enablers and operating models shaping this transformation, and outlines how institutional investors can participate effectively. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125151/commerzbank-to-issue-ampeuro500-million-in-callable-non-preferred-debt Commerzbank will act as the stabilization coordinator for the offering, with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Natixis, and Erste Group Bank AG serving as stabilizing managers. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125156/banks-have-closed-more-than-one-in-three-branches-in-the-past-five-years Following the closures last year, banks agreed to set up 350 hubs on UK high streets by 2029, to be operated by the Post Office. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125159/santander-lifts-rates-and-cuts-others-molo-trims-btl-prices These prices are open to individual and limited company borrowers. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125167/halifax-named-defaqto-home-insurer-of-the-year Halifax achieved the highest overall score across practices 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 Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125313/switzerland-signs-agreements-with-denmark-on-carbon-storage They also serve as a basis for further cooperation in the field of negative emission technologies. Planet SOS News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/125102/power-down-a-wake-up-call-for-europeamprsquos-energy-grid While some questioned renewable reliability, root cause was partially due to ineffective voltage management Planet SOS News Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124836/ubs-has-withdrawn-from-the-net-zero-banking-alliance UBS has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance following its annual assessment of sustainability- and climate-related memberships. Planet SOS News Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124845/standard-chartered-and-brazilian-state-of-acre-to-bring-high-integrity-carbon-credits-to-market-to-support-forest-conservation The credits will take the form of jurisdictional forest carbon credits. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124817/columbia-threadneedle-announces-ampeuro50m-first-close-of-private-markets-impact-fund The fund will focus on companies across sectors aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals Planet SOS News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124659/the-rise-of-esg-linked-incentives-in-european-banking What Europe’s banks are getting right — and wrong — in tying executive pay to ESG: trends, tensions, and how to get it right. Planet SOS News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124442/stronger-growth-and-new-product-developments-at-radicant The consistent focus on innovation, digital excellence, and customer benefits is thus also evident in the challenging interest rate environment. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124208/mirova-and-natixis-investment-managers-commit-to-funding-the-paris-climate-school-at-sciences-po-with-ampeuro500000-over-four-years This partnership will also support scholarships. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124218/quilter-cheviot-renames-climate-assets-funds-as-it-secures-sdr-label The Sustainable Opportunities Balanced and Growth Funds both meet the requirements for the ‘Sustainability Focus’ label, demonstrating the team’s robust sustainable investment process. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124128/sustainability-adapts-to-policy-pressures-and-opportunity While the US’s rhetoric and agenda initially rattled markets and investors, a more nuanced picture is emerging, in which some areas of sustainable investment are thriving. Planet SOS