http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:35:03 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124450/deutsche-bank-scoops-11-euromoney-awards-globally Established over 30 years ago, the Euromoney Awards are considered the most prestigious awards in the financial industry. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124451/growth-succession-and-tailor-made-services-ivampaacuten-basa-explores-our-unique-positioning-in-spain The Managing Director explains that Valencian autonomy provides a framework for legal certainty, which is extremely attractive to investors from both a domestic and international point of view. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124404/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-and-indosuez-wealth-management-closed-a-financing-for-kervis-sgramprsquos-real-estate-fund-fondo-canvas The financing was structured as a Green Loan in line with Crédit Agricole Group’s strategy. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124413/geneva-wealth-manager-buys-singapore-multi-family-office Jar Capital has acquired longstanding Singapore multi-family office Lyra Capital in a cash and stock deal. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124414/ubp-first-half-year-results-2025 Union Bancaire Privée’s client assets rose by more than 11% to CHF 171.7 billion Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124422/saffery-trust-expands-global-offering-with-uk-trust-and-corporate-services This expansion brings 50 years of international expertise to the UK market, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to meeting clients’ evolving wealth structuring needs. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124423/man-group-to-acquire-bardin-hill Based in New York City, Bardin Hill is an opportunistic and performing credit manager. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124424/who-are-the-top-bosses-in-wealth-management Seven senior leaders in the sector feature in FN’s Most Influential in European Finance 2025 list Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124426/utmost-launches-summer-2025-edition-of-navigator-exploring-the-rise-of-alternative-assets The Technical Spotlight of the Summer 2025 edition explores the rise of alternative assets and private markets Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124428/mirabaudamprsquos-aeshlimann-embraces-client-evolution-amid-targeted-growth-plans Mirabaud Group senior managing director Lionel Aeschlimann details his growth plans including the digitalisation of the wealth management business Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124436/a-new-chapter-of-leadership-at-cpw Stephen will be conducting a detailed handover with David as he transitions into his new role. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124438/jp-morgan-private-bank-hires-investment-team-head-in-zurich Simone Grüninger joins the US giant after tenures at UBS and Credit Suisse. Executive Moves News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124440/fitch-solutions-appoints-rachel-lojko-president Rachel will take over from Ted Niedermayer, who is leaving at the end of July after significantly contributing to the growth and advancement of Fitch Solutions. Executive Moves News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124446/vp-bank-appoints-new-chief-financial-officer Roland Kläy is a certified public accountant and holds several advanced degrees Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124448/zwei-wealth-recruits-ex-hotelier-as-partner-in-romandy Boyer’s appointment comes after that of Thierry Cherf as the firm’s new Geneva location head. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124459/canaccord-wealth-esg-head-patrick-thomas-exits Thomas departs the firm he started his career with 15 years ago. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124461/abn-amro-nominates-daniel-hartert-as-supervisory-board-member-succeeding-arjen-dorland The nomination is subject to the approval of the European Central Bank. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124405/evelyn-hires-ex-newcastle-falcons-rugby-star-alex-tait Tait joins Evelyn’s Newcastle financial planning team two years after retiring from professional rugby. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124415/tradexbank-ag-appoints-new-general-counsel He will join the Executive Board, subject to regulatory approval, and report to CEO Camille Sednaoui. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124416/omnis-hires-riverstone-top-30-wealth-manager Tom Rosser join Omnis Investments as senior investment analyst after just over a year with Riverstone. Executive Moves News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124444/the-praamprsquos-approach-to-waivers-and-permissions-under-own-funds-crr-part This SoP is relevant to banks, building societies, PRA-designated investment firms and PRA-approved, or PRA-designated, financial or mixed financial holding companies. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124452/spain-violated-eu-rules-by-meddling-in-banking-merger-says-brussels Warning comes as European Commission pushes for more bank mergers to boost European financial sector’s fire power. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124409/mansion-house-speech-ampndash-uk-governmentamp039s-campaign-for-growth The government revealed its plans to encourage economic growth by promoting investing to the UK population and loosen banking regulation. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124411/fca-fines-barclays-amppound42-million-for-poor-handling-of-financial-crime-risks In the first case, Barclays Bank UK PLC failed to check it had gathered sufficient information to understand the money laundering risk, before opening a client money account for WealthTek. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124412/getting-liquidity-where-it-is-needed-ampminus-speech-by-nathanaampeumll-benjamin Given at OMFIF Economic and Monetary Policy Institute Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124421/ashurst-advises-alpaca-on-acquisition-of-uk-based-wealth-management-platform-wealthkernel This strategic acquisition will bring WealthKernel’s UK and EU licensed brokerage infrastructure to Alpaca, supporting their rapid global expansion to achieve its mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124433/seven-crypto-atms-seized-and-two-arrested-on-suspicion-of-running-illegal-cryptoasset-exchange During the search, seven crypto ATMs were also found and seized by the FCA. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124376/signa-proceedings-charges-against-renampeacute-benko-for-fraudulent-bankruptcy Charges of fraudulent bankruptcy on facts from the insolvency proceedings of René Benko Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124379/fca-lowers-costs-for-businesses-raising-capital-in-support-of-growth The changes will lower costs for companies and widen access to investment opportunities for consumers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124380/fca-and-pra-cut-senior-manager-regime-red-tape-to-help-boost-growth The changes will make the regime more effective and efficient and drive growth in financial services. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124445/wesleyan-accelerates-platform-push-with-fnz-partnership Wesleyan’s Smoothed With Profits Fund is designed specifically to sit on independent adviser platforms FinTech News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124454/sma-an-opportunity-for-wealth-management-growth-in-italy In Italy, and in Europe as a whole, the growth of Separately Managed Accounts has often been hindered by regulatory factors, but today this service presents itself both as the best solution to growing liabilities and as a driver for the development of the FinTech News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124388/valour-digital-securities-ltd-becomes-new-crypto-etp-issuer-at-six-swiss-exchange With this launch, Valour Digital Securities Limited lifts the total number of listed crypto products to 451. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124358/lloyds-banking-group-and-aberdeen-investments-partner-with-archax-for-digital-asset-collateralization Under the initiative, digital tokens backed by UK government bonds and shares from Aberdeen Investments' money market funds have been issued, transferred, and are held by Archax, based in the UK. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124372/wealthai-and-mdotm-partner-on-ai-tools-for-wealth-managers New partnership integrates MDOTM Sphere platform into WealthAi’s ecosystem, giving wealth managers access to AI-driven portfolio tools and automated reporting. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124374/aveni-forms-board-to-drive-ai-adoption-in-wealth-advice The initiative aims to foster responsible AI innovation across the financial advice and wealth management sectors. FinTech News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124375/digital-assets-breakthrough-aberdeen-investments-lloyds-banking-group-and-archax-complete-uk-first-use-of-digital-assets Landmark collaboration underscores the UK’s capability to become a global hub for digital asset innovation. FinTech News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124343/why-even-conservative-banks-are-increasingly-relying-on-fintech-solutions The increasing trend toward mergers and restructurings is further reducing the number of banks and highlights the increasing difficulty for many institutions to compete. FinTech News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124295/tokenization-and-fractionalization-of-financial-assets-six-and-pictet-successfully-complete-pilot-project Funds have long been a proven investment vehicle. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124304/avaloq-launches-openwealth-standard-at-lgt The announcement highlights that Avaloq has been supporting LGT with its versatile Avaloq Core Platform for about 20 years, and this latest joint creation is an important milestone in the two companies' cooperation. FinTech News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124439/macquarie-asset-management-raises-c-ampeuro35-billion-for-european-infrastructure-deb MEID is Macquarie’s first dedicated European infrastructure debt fund and was designed for insurance companies and pension fund investors. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124447/vitality-pays-record-amppound142m-in-protection-claims-in-2024 Vitality’s 2024 protection claims report, published today (17 July), showed £95.7m was paid in life cover claims, with 98.9% of claims accepted. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124449/eqt-predicts-rapid-private-wealth-growth Swedish alternatives giant sees robust H1 exit activity despite AUM decrease Alternative Investments News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124453/acquisition-of-financial-assets-and-external-financing-in-germany-in-the-first-quarter-of-2025 Results of the financial accounts by sector Alternative Investments News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124456/suntera-global-completes-acquisition-of-khepri The acquisition, initially announced in May, forms part of Suntera’s ambitious growth strategy Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124457/sovereign-funds-turn-to-gold-bonds-credit 64% central banks plan to grow reserves in the next two years, with diversification and gold allocations playing a central role. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124458/investment-platforms-warn-over-private-asset-plan-for-isas LTAFs, which require 90 days’ notice from investors seeking to withdraw their cash, can currently be held in pensions and innovative finance Isas, a niche product. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124406/kpmg-advises-corpfin-capital-on-its-acquisition-of-a-stake-in-grupo-montplet This acquisition marks a new phase for Grupo Montplet, involving the expansion of its product range, the acceleration of its international presence, and the strengthening of its management team. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124418/defaqto-reveals-top-10-adviser-recommended-mps-platforms The figures are based on whole-of-market data excluding vertically integrated distribution networks. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124427/fall-in-lifetime-mortgage-customers-using-property-wealth-to-pay-off-debts New trends reveal shift in how customers are using equity release, with debt repayments in decline. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124331/two-visions-of-european-finance-clash-at-elite-italian-banking-gathering A bitter clash between the EU and Rome over a proposed bank merger reveals two contrasting visions for Europe. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124346/hsbc-to-divest-inka-fund-administration-business-to-blackfin The transaction is anticipated to finalise in the latter half of 2026, subject to regulatory and antitrust approvals. Investment Banking News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124350/bnp-paribas-axa-investment-managers-and-bnp-paribas-asset-management-announce-the-appointments-of-isabelle-scemama-and-rob-gambi This combined structure brings together over €300 billion in alternatives AUM1, across real estate, infrastructure, private debt & alternative credit and private equity, establishing the largest alternatives investment management platform in Euro Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124258/unicredit-persists-in-pursuit-of-commerzbank Following the conversion of derivatives into shares, UniCredit will become the largest shareholder in Commerzbank. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124170/setting-sail-for-sustainability-a-new-chapter-with-energy-observer This partnership with Energy Observer marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and innovation Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124024/mediobanca-pledges-49-billion-euro-shareholder-reward-to-counter-mps-bid In an attempt to become too big for MPS to swallow, Mediobanca proposed in April to buy private bank Banca Generali. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124015/jp-morgan-elevates-its-swiss-presence J.P. Morgan is reorganizing its Corporate Banking operations in the DACH region. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123904/barclays-engages-mckinsey-to-help-optimise-investment-banking-division The UK banking scene has been undergoing a period of transformation in recent years. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123897/bnp-paribas-receives-multiple-accolades-at-the-globalcapital-bond-awards-2025 BNP Paribas secured 10 awards at the GlobalCapital Bond Awards 2025. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123845/1600-bbva-employees-met-in-madrid-to-advance-the-bankamprsquos-2025-2029-strategy They also conveyed their vision of the future: a competitive scenario, full of opportunity. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124437/uhnw-investorsamprsquo-appetite-for-private-markets-undimmed-in-hunt-for-outperformance-research-finds The results are consistent with those of previous years’ surveys, signalling that private markets have become embedded in UHNW/HNW portfolios. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124460/royal-london-warn-that-women-face-uphill-battle-on-pensions A lack of support around menopause can lead to some women being unable to remain in the workplace, or needing to reduce their hours, making this pension gap worse Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124407/a-woman-has-42p-in-her-pension-pot-for-every-amppound1-a-man-has It comes as our latest data found that men have an average of £92,000 in their pension pots while women having only £39,000. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124408/consumers-feel-the-pinch-as-inflation-pressure-ramps-up This ramps up pressure on the government to find some wins when it comes to economic growth and making the country feel like they are better off under this administration. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124410/europeamp039s-investment-in-defence-between-ethics-and-strategy Alongside the ReArm strategic initiative, defence is entering the ESG conversation. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124419/what-the-companies-house-u-turn-reveals-about-the-ukamprsquos-treatment-of-smes New Companies House rules were set to see small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lose the right to abridged accounts from Spring 2027. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124420/tsmc-beats-expectations-as-ai-demand-drives-record-profits AI‑related demand continues to be the engine of growth, while non‑AI segments are beginning to recover more steadily. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124431/embracing-reform-and-unlocking-the-growth-potential-of-private-banking-and-wealth-management Wealth management and financial advice are no exceptions. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124354/lazard-uk-ceo-and-co-head-of-european-financial-advisory-cyrus-kapadia-named-in-financial-newsamprsquo-list-of-most-influential-in-european-finance-2025 The list features leaders shaping the European finance Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124366/volatility-sees-almost-all-uk-financial-advisers-readying-strategy-change-ampndash-report Nearly all advisers (92%) say clients are poised to make changes to their investment strategies if global market volatility persists in 2025 Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124455/billionaires-leave-uk-as-government-ends-tax-breaks-for-wealthy-foreign-residents Under the new rules, all long-term UK residents pay taxes on their worldwide income. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124385/climate-groups-call-for-uk-wealth-tax-to-make-super-rich-fund-sustainable-economy Growing number of campaigners urge government to ensure green investment is not done ‘on backs of the poor’ Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124395/taxing-the-wealthy-hmrc-does-not-know-how-many-billionaires-pay-tax-in-the-uk PAC warns of lack of clarity over how much tax is paid or avoided by the very wealthy, as report highlights significant opportunities to collect more revenue. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124361/uk-chancellor-rachel-reeves-does-not-rule-out-new-wealth-tax The UK chancellor said she was not going to comment on speculation around her next budget when a date for the statement had not even been set. Tax News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124340/inheritance-tax-knowledge-gap-almost-one-in-three-donamprsquot-understand-laws-and-tax-regimes Under current rules, inheritance tax is set at 40% Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124305/taxing-the-rich-would-rob-the-uk-of-ambition On the face of it, a wealth tax looks like a simple solution to redistributing wealth and helping fill the Treasury’s empty piggy bank. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124280/ancelotti-hit-with-1-year-prison-sentence-for-tax-fraud Brazil boss Ancellotti, 66, will avoid prison but does have to pay a fine of 386,361.93 euros (£333,045.92) instead Tax News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124291/why-the-recent-vat-case-impacts-transfer-pricing-and-customs In the period in question, Högkullen charged around £180k for its services; a value calculated using transfer pricing principles. Tax News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124245/thousands-of-businesses-at-risk-as-inheritance-tax-charge-on-pensions-threatens-commercial-premises With many business founders and owners holding their commercial property in their pensions Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124226/uk-iht-change-set-to-hit-pension-pots-holding-commercial-property With many business owners holding commercial property in their pensions, the new IHT charge from 2027 could force a sale Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124441/reimagining-retail-banking-with-agent-ai-humanising-scale-digitally Agent AI could reshape how UK financial institutions deliver inclusion, trust, and empathy in a digital-first era explains Dr Gulzar Singh Retail Banking News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124443/card-spending-falls-01-per-cent-in-june-as-hospitality-and-retail-miss-out-on-heatwave-boost The onset of summer festivals, weddings and sporting events contributed to a marginal 0.8 per cent increase in non-essential spending, led by the strong performance of entertainment and health & beauty. Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124403/unicredit-becomes-first-major-bank-in-europe-to-launch-fast-secure-foreign-currency-payments-through-partnership-with-wise-platform This strategic collaboration makes UniCredit the first bank in Italy to integrate a fast, secure, and transparent solution for foreign-currency payments directly into its mobile banking app. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124225/leeds-bs-and-lampampc-mortgages-open-banking-pilot-streamlines-mortgage-applications The pilot, which connects to Experian’s open banking platform, uses an automated process to access applicants’ recent financial history. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124106/socgenamprsquos-restructuring-pays-off-as-it-takes-french-crown Société Générale overtakes rivals in a mixed year for French lenders Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124063/major-uk-bank-axing-six-branches-after-announcing-55-closures NatWest is set to close down six of its branches in coming days, following announcement that 55 would be shut for good. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123905/alex-brummer-beware-of-bank-mergers-they-can-go-horribly-wrong Barclays boss John Varley, married to a scion of one of the bank's founding families, even conceded that the headquarters would be canal-side in Amsterdam. Retail Banking News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123885/council-of-europe-development-bank-partners-with-tcs-to-transform-reconciliation-processes Through this partnership TCS will deploy its flagship product, TCS BaNCSTM for Reconciliations, to help the bank manage complex transactions and streamline processes using AI and automation Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123902/lloyds-group-slashes-overdraft-fees-ampndash-borrowers-to-save-up-to-amppound299-a-year In a major U-turn on previous hikes, Lloyds Banking Group is cutting punitive overdraft rates for new and existing customers. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123860/allied-irish-banks-return-to-private-ownership The Irish government controversially guaranteed the banks' liabilities which later led to huge taxpayer-funded bailouts. Retail Banking News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions News Team Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/98943/northern-trust-supports-amf The implementation of the directive demanded important changes and enhancements to pension fund providers’ business models spanning risk management, governance and member communications. Pensions News Team Friday, 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 News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124131/banksamprsquo-role-in-the-sustainability-transition The financing of the sustainability transition is therefore crucial for the pace at which we move forward. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123879/the-growing-appeal-of-green-and-sustainability-linked-loans One of the most notable developments in this area is the rise of green and sustainability-linked loans. Planet SOS News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123757/impact-report-2024-sustainable-investment-as-relevant-as-ever Engagement also means bilateral interactions with their investee companies to clear up specific matters such as their links with certain sectors, or their remuneration policies. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123685/esg-insights-for-2025-and-beyond The global sustainable fund universeendured its worst quarter on record in the first quarter of 2025, registering net outflows of USD 8.6 billion. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123582/how-should-asset-managers-balance-sustainability-and-investor-returns As a first step, asset managers should integrate financially material ESG data in their investment process since it allows them to take better-informed investment decisions. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123592/the-rising-cost-of-climate-catastrophes-ampndash-how-should-investors-respond-as-extreme-weather-becomes-the-new-normal Looking ahead, the long-term trajectory is clear: the scale and cost of climate-related events is not only rising, it is accelerating. Planet SOS