Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 12 May 2026 03:03:59 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Intesa Sanpaolo posts record Q1 profit as Wealth Management accelerates News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129673/intesa-sanpaolo-posts-record-q1-profit-as-wealth-management-accelerates Net fees and commissions recorded the best first quarter ever, while insurance income reached record levels, with both up 3% year-on-year. Wealth and Asset Management 2026 Wealth Management Awards Winners and Finalists Announced by Business Awards UK News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129674/2026-wealth-management-awards-winners-and-finalists-announced-by-business-awards-uk These awards celebrate organisations and individuals working across private wealth advice, tax and wealth structuring, digital advisory services, and modern approaches to investment and asset-backed ownership. Wealth and Asset Management Rathbones named Wealth Manager of the Year News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129683/rathbones-named-wealth-manager-of-the-year Win at prestigious City AM awards reflects Rathbones quality of service, strength and momentum Wealth and Asset Management London IFA buys £200m firm in Saltus-backed deal News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129684/london-ifa-buys-amppound200m-firm-in-saltus-backed-deal The move has added £200m in assets and 300 clients to the firm. Wealth and Asset Management Why high government debt need not cause immediate concern News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129685/why-high-government-debt-need-not-cause-immediate-concern The fiscal fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and significant energy supply disruptions since have added further strain, propelling public debt levels to new heights. Wealth and Asset Management Isle of Man firm wins for eighth year in a row at City of London Wealth Management Awards News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129692/isle-of-man-firm-wins-for-eighth-year-in-a-row-at-city-of-london-wealth-management-awards ‘This recognition is a testament to the dedication, professionalism and hard work of our entire team’ Wealth and Asset Management First quarter trading update for the three months ended 31 March 2026 News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129653/first-quarter-trading-update-for-the-three-months-ended-31-march-2026 Continued focus on disciplined execution of our strategy Wealth and Asset Management Deutsche Bank to issue Additional Tier 1 capital instruments News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129655/deutsche-bank-to-issue-additional-tier-1-capital-instruments The securities will be issued based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting in 2025 under exclusion of shareholders’ pre-emptive rights. Wealth and Asset Management M&G plc Q1 2026 trading update News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129657/mampampg-plc-q1-2026-trading-update Continued business momentum despite volatile geopolitical environment Wealth and Asset Management Mirabaud opens a location in Lausanne and strengthens its presence in French-speaking Switzerland. News Aggregation Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129658/mirabaud-opens-a-location-in-lausanne-and-strengthens-its-presence-in-french-speaking-switzerland This strategic move aims to bring the company closer to its local clients and support its growth in the Swiss market. Wealth and Asset Management Saffery appoints first Head of Client Development to drive national growth News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129676/saffery-appoints-first-head-of-client-development-to-drive-national-growth His appointment strengthens Saffery’s ability to serve the complex needs of financial services businesses and creates new opportunities for cross-referral partnerships with wealth management firms, advice networks and financial intermediaries. Executive Moves Dynamic Planner strengthens AI leadership team News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129687/dynamic-planner-strengthens-ai-leadership-team McLaren and Lawson will form a senior technology leadership team focused on advancing AI and agentic AI capabilities across the platform. Executive Moves Sancus UK expands Manchester team News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129696/sancus-uk-expands-manchester-team The company has also appointed Niamh Hunter as office support executive to help support day-to-day operations at the Manchester headquarters. Executive Moves Wealth Club appoints investment committee chair News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129697/wealth-club-appoints-investment-committee-chair He also co-founded Harwood Wealth Management, leading the business through its AIM listing, and currently serves as a director at Harwood Capital Management. Executive Moves M&G Investments appoints Lee Tindell as Asset Management Chief Information and Technology Officer News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129656/mampampg-investments-appoints-lee-tindell-as-asset-management-chief-information-and-technology-officer Lee joins from Mercuria, where he was Chief Technology Officer for Applications and was instrumental in strengthening data capability and modernising business critical platforms. Executive Moves M&G appoints Paul Haegy as Head of Infrastructure Debt and Private Placements News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129659/mampampg-appoints-paul-haegy-as-head-of-infrastructure-debt-and-private-placements Paul joins M&G following more than 15 years at Goldman Sachs Executive Moves LV= names Jonathan Pears as non-executive director News Aggregation Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129660/lv-names-jonathan-pears-as-non-executive-director He joined the board in April 2026 and will be formally welcomed by members at the company’s annual general meeting later this year. Executive Moves Changes in the Board of Directors of SIX News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129664/changes-in-the-board-of-directors-of-six At this year's ABV meeting of SIX, three new members were elected to the Board of Directors. Executive Moves Pictet AM Appoints new Head of Intermediaries for Romandie and Ticino News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129665/pictet-am-appoints-new-head-of-intermediaries-for-romandie-and-ticino Maréchal, who is based in Geneva, assumed the role in May. Executive Moves Morgan Stanley names France investment banking co-heads News Aggregation Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129670/morgan-stanley-names-france-investment-banking-co-heads The bank appointed Alexandre Bartolin and Frederic Proust as co-heads of investment banking in France. Executive Moves Restrictions imposed on Kingscrown Finance Limited News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129686/restrictions-imposed-on-kingscrown-finance-limited Kingscrown has notified all existing customers of the restrictions and their effects and will secure all books and records. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Macfarlanes advises Amex Global Business Travel on UK pensions aspects of $6.3bn take-private News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129666/macfarlanes-advises-amex-global-business-travel-on-uk-pensions-aspects-of-63bn-take-private The acquisition will see the combination of Long Lake’s AI capabilities with Amex GBT’s marketplace, customer relationships and technology solutions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance EBRD launches inaugural €1 billion securitisation transaction News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129667/ebrd-launches-inaugural-ampeuro1-billion-securitisation-transaction It also enhances the EBRD’s capital efficiency and releases capacity to support additional high impact projects. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Europe needs bigger banks to compete with US, China, Eurogroup chairman says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129623/europe-needs-bigger-banks-to-compete-with-us-china-eurogroup-chairman-says Eurogroup Chairman: Europe Needs Larger Banks to Compete with US, China Legal, Regulation & Compliance Swiss Banks Hit With Three-Digit Million Lawsuit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129631/swiss-banks-hit-with-three-digit-million-lawsuit A lawsuit has been filed against both banks plus current and former executive bodies of BZ Bank. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA launches review into claims management market News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129633/fca-launches-review-into-claims-management-market This includes aggressive marketing, misleading advertising, and unfair exit fees. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bank of England must ‘be honest’ on UK stagflation risk News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129591/bank-of-england-must-amplsquobe-honestamprsquo-on-uk-stagflation-risk “The UK faces a credible risk of stagflation, and policymakers need to acknowledge and be honest about this.” Legal, Regulation & Compliance Europe’s Central Banks Are About to Diverge From the Fed — and Corporate Europe Isn’t Ready News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129595/europeamprsquos-central-banks-are-about-to-diverge-from-the-fed-ampmdash-and-corporate-europe-isnamprsquot-ready The result is a setup European corporates have not faced in over a decade: ECB and BOE tightening while the Fed stands still. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Three arrested in FCA investigation into suspected unlawful financial promotions News Team Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129597/three-arrested-in-fca-investigation-into-suspected-unlawful-financial-promotions All 3 individuals have been interviewed under caution. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Europe’s fiscal pivot transforms investment case News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129601/europeamprsquos-fiscal-pivot-transforms-investment-case Europe’s strength relative to the US as an investment hub is about to be boosted in response to a fiscal pivot from its central bank, ready to facilitate vastly increased defence spending Legal, Regulation & Compliance Europe’s FinTech scene entering phase of financial discipline and consolidation News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129675/europeamprsquos-fintech-scene-entering-phase-of-financial-discipline-and-consolidation The companies that stand out are those embedded closer to the core of the financial system, able to expand across products and benefit from how the ecosystem is evolving. FinTech Tokenisation: Luxembourg’s pivotal role in accelerating adoption by the European financial sector News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129688/tokenisation-luxembourgamprsquos-pivotal-role-in-accelerating-adoption-by-the-european-financial-sector As tokenisation scales, Luxembourg leads Europe’s digital finance transformation, combining regulation, infrastructure and innovation to attract global players, writes Jean-Pierre Gomez. FinTech ClearBank launches SEPA indirect service with Fiat Republic News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129690/clearbank-launches-sepa-indirect-service-with-fiat-republic The companies said the approach is designed to simplify euro payments, improve operational resilience, and support smoother cross-border transactions across the European market. FinTech Iress teams up with Thoughtworks on wealth tech News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129695/iress-teams-up-with-thoughtworks-on-wealth-tech Thoughtworks will contribute work in technology advisory, engineering, cloud and AI as Iress moves to reshape wealth platform. FinTech The Banker names BBVA Best Technology Bank in Western Europe and Recognises Its Partnership with OpenAI News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129645/the-banker-names-bbva-best-technology-bank-in-western-europe-and-recognises-its-partnership-with-openai BBVA is undergoing a new transformation aimed at leading financial services in the AI era. FinTech Temenos launches Composable Retail Deposits and Composable Retail Lending to Enable Progressive Core Modernization News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129646/temenos-launches-composable-retail-deposits-and-composable-retail-lending-to-enable-progressive-core-modernization New composable solutions allow banks to modernize deposits and lending independently, reducing risk while accelerating change FinTech Nordea wins 2026 technology award from The Banker for helping customers strengthen their financial health through digital tools News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129648/nordea-wins-2026-technology-award-from-the-banker-for-helping-customers-strengthen-their-financial-health-through-digital-tools Financial health is fundamental to wellbeing, resilience and long-term growth. Helping customers to understand their finances and feel in control throughout their lives is a core part of Nordea’s role as a bank. FinTech Digital Money – a perspective on stablecoins tokenised deposits and CBDCs News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129652/digital-money-ampndash-a-perspective-on-stablecoins-tokenised-deposits-and-cbdcs This is where legacy systems comprising batch processing and cut-off times are navigated alongside the agility and reach of digital money solutions. FinTech UK’s Reliance Bank Selects Temenos SaaS to Power Digital Transformation News Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129625/ukamprsquos-reliance-bank-selects-temenos-saas-to-power-digital-transformation The Salvation Army’s specialist ethical bank will adopt core banking, digital and payments on Temenos SaaS to increase efficiency and drive deposit growth FinTech From innovation to scalable advantage: Objectway’s OWIN26 Customer Conference News Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129629/from-innovation-to-scalable-advantage-objectwayamprsquos-owin26-customer-conference The financial industry’s challenge now, he said, is not to generate more ideas, but to graft innovation onto foundations strong enough to sustain and scale it. FinTech EBRD and Acba bank enhance private sector support in Armenia News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129677/ebrd-and-acba-bank-enhance-private-sector-support-in-armenia The agreement was signed in London by Francis Malige, the EBRD’s Managing Director for Financial Institutions, and Hakob Andreasyan, Acba bank’s Chief Executive Officer. Alternative Investments Sagard and Unigestion Announce Closing of Partnership Transaction News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129680/sagard-and-unigestion-announce-closing-of-partnership-transaction The Unigestion Private Equity team will continue to manage its existing programs and mandates with the same investment discipline, leadership, and continuity. Alternative Investments Financial Planning Firm Expands Business Across London News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129689/financial-planning-firm-expands-business-across-london With approximately 54% of total household wealth held in pensions across British households, the firm’s expansion comes at a critical time for families and individuals seeking to optimise their financial futures. Alternative Investments Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129693/wealthy-landowners-are-making-millions-from-scottish-wind-farms-youamprsquore-subsidising-them The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm developers make to local communities. Alternative Investments How a Client Recovered a £200k Pension after 20 Years News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129694/how-a-client-recovered-a-amppound200k-pension-after-20-years They help to ensure that your retirement savings are all accounted for, tax-efficient and in the right investment vehicle according to your retirement needs. Alternative Investments Morgan Stanley IM launches multi-sector fixed income fund News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129698/morgan-stanley-im-launches-multi-sector-fixed-income-fund The fund seeks diversified exposure across a range of global fixed income sectors, including securitised instruments, corporate and government bonds, emerging market and frontier market debt, as well as currencies. Alternative Investments Strengthening the Macroprudential Framework for Non-bank Financial Intermediation News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129654/strengthening-the-macroprudential-framework-for-non-bank-financial-intermediation This development supports a diversified financing of the real economy and promotes cross-border investment. Alternative Investments Public debt funds gain traction for institutional cash News Aggregation Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129661/public-debt-funds-gain-traction-for-institutional-cash Compared to bank deposits, CNAV funds can diversify counterparty risk while providing daily access to liquidity. Alternative Investments Swiss Re delivers a net income ofㅤUSD 1.5 billion for the first quarter News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129669/swiss-re-delivers-a-net-income-of%E3%85%A4usd-15-billion-for-the-first-quarter The result was driven by increased contributions from all Business Units, supported by low natural catastrophe experience and a strong investment contribution. Alternative Investments PE deals stall amid geopolitical tensions but mid market stays resilient News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129650/pe-deals-stall-amid-geopolitical-tensions-but-mid-market-stays-resilient There are pockets of resilience in the PE market, with encouraging signs for UK private market liquidity. Alternative Investments Investec strengthens European aviation finance footprint News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129678/investec-strengthens-european-aviation-finance-footprint Investec Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) strengthens European aviation finance footprint with tailored funding for Ultimate Aviation Group’s offshore crew change operations. Investment Banking UniCredit signs non-binding agreement to divest part of its activities in Russia, refocusing its operations mainly around international payments News Team Friday, May 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129668/unicredit-signs-non-binding-agreement-to-divest-part-of-its-activities-in-russia-refocusing-its-operations-mainly-around-international-payments The parties will cooperate to finalise the transaction structure, related arrangements, and communication to the market in due course. Investment Banking UniCredit: 1Q26 Group Results - Unlimited off to a flying start News Team Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129611/unicredit-1q26-group-results-unlimited-off-to-a-flying-start The strong commercial momentum across all businesses more than offset expected headwinds Investment Banking ABN AMRO urges: “Don’t focus on the methods of fraud, focus on the red flags” News Team Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129553/abn-amro-urges-ampldquodonamprsquot-focus-on-the-methods-of-fraud-focus-on-the-red-flagsamprdquo The combination of new techniques and this behaviour is risky. Investment Banking Barclays boosts profits with £4bn investment bank income, but sets aside £823m for loan losses News Team Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129504/barclays-boosts-profits-with-amppound4bn-investment-bank-income-but-sets-aside-amppound823m-for-loan-losses Pre provision profit came in at £3.6 billion, a small miss versus consensus, although this would have been a modest 2% beat excluding the £105 million motor finance provision booked in the quarter. Investment Banking UniCredit SpA : Bafin prohibits impermissible advertising News Team Monday, April 27, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129470/unicredit-spa-bafin-prohibits-impermissible-advertising BaFin has ordered UniCredit SpA to refrain from inappropriate advertising in connection with the takeover process of Commerzbank AG . Investment Banking Deutsche Bank chief downplays fears over Anthropic's Mythos as European banks assess risks News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129359/deutsche-bank-chief-downplays-fears-over-anthropicamp039s-mythos-as-european-banks-assess-risks Anthropic has restricted access to Mythos to partners in its Project Glasswing initiative and around 40 additional organisations that build or maintain critical software infrastructure. Investment Banking World’s Best Investment Banks 2026: Western Europe News Team Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129368/worldamprsquos-best-investment-banks-2026-western-europe These top firms demonstrated their unmatched expertise and strategic execution across a variety of sectors and financial products in a year marked by both recovery and innovation. Investment Banking UniCredit outlines approach for acceleration of Commerzbank transformation into a new future-ready era News Team Monday, April 20, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129341/unicredit-outlines-approach-for-acceleration-of-commerzbank-transformation-into-a-new-future-ready-era UniCredit sees significant upside and risk reduction potential for Commerzbank beyond its current Momentum strategy to create additional value. Investment Banking UniCredit selects Slate to deliver retail investment services News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129268/unicredit-selects-slate-to-deliver-retail-investment-services Operating across both Web and mobile channels, UniCredit's retail clients will be equipped with the ability to trade, invest across a range of portfolio solutions and monitor market trends in real time. Investment Banking Home ownership in Switzerland: The dream is becoming more expensive – but not impossible News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129671/home-ownership-in-switzerland-the-dream-is-becoming-more-expensive-ampndash-but-not-impossible Rents have increased significantly in recent years, while financing costs have remained comparatively low due to low mortgage interest rates. Comment, Analysis & Research Investing in Swiss real estate: three key takeaways in three graphs News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129672/investing-in-swiss-real-estate-three-key-takeaways-in-three-graphs The supply of real estate is structurally limited, which automatically supports the valuation of existing assets. Comment, Analysis & Research The moment of AI truth for property & casualty insurance: trailblazers see 21% higher revenue growth while broader industry lags News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129681/the-moment-of-ai-truth-for-property-ampamp-casualty-insurance-trailblazers-see-21-higher-revenue-growth-while-broader-industry-lags These insurers are defined as “intelligence trailblazers,” achieving up to 21% higher revenue growth and approximately 51% greater increase in share price over three years. Comment, Analysis & Research ISA millionaires are tipped to treble! How to boost your chances of becoming one News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129691/isa-millionaires-are-tipped-to-treble-how-to-boost-your-chances-of-becoming-one The Stocks and Shares ISA could be your ticket to building massive wealth for retirement. Royston Wild explains how. Comment, Analysis & Research GenTwo surpasses USD 7 billion mark for Assets under Service, Cements Position as Global Assetization Leader News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129644/gentwo-surpasses-usd-7-billion-mark-for-assets-under-service-cements-position-as-global-assetization-leader The milestone announced today highlights surging demand for GenTwo's next-generation assetization platform and the company's growing international presence. Comment, Analysis & Research Market Participants Survey results - April 2026 News Team Friday, May 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129585/market-participants-survey-results-april-2026 Expectations for monetary policy from experts in UK rates markets. Comment, Analysis & Research House prices rise despite uncertainty but mortgage risks remain News Team Friday, May 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129588/house-prices-rise-despite-uncertainty-but-mortgage-risks-remain Part of that resilience reflects improving conditions in the mortgage market. Comment, Analysis & Research Spanish Inflation Unexpectedly Quickens Further Beyond 2% News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129545/spanish-inflation-unexpectedly-quickens-further-beyond-2 Spanish inflation unexpectedly accelerated further beyond the European Central Bank’s 2% target, supporting market expectations that interest rates will be raised this year due to the Iran war. Comment, Analysis & Research Reaction as Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% News Team Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129562/reaction-as-bank-of-england-holds-interest-rates-at-375 Inflation came in at 3.3% last month, higher than expected, while uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict continues to cloud the economic picture. Comment, Analysis & Research Prices for residential property rose by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2026. News Team Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129565/prices-for-residential-property-rose-by-15-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026 Nationwide, prices for both single-family homes (+1.1%) and condominiums (+1.8%) increased. Comment, Analysis & Research Frozen thresholds drive millions into higher tax bands | Additional rate taxpayers rocket 57% News Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129617/frozen-thresholds-drive-millions-into-higher-tax-bands-additional-rate-taxpayers-rocket-57 “HMRC data reveals how the powerful tide of fiscal drag is increasing the UK tax burden by sweeping millions into higher tax brackets, and into paying tax for the first time" Tax Number of higher and additional‑rate taxpayers soar as frozen thresholds reshape the taxpaying public News Team Wednesday, April 29, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129538/number-of-higher-and-additionalrate-taxpayers-soar-as-frozen-thresholds-reshape-the-taxpaying-public This shift is no longer confined to traditionally high‑paid professions. Tax Wealth specialists warn of risks to estate planning as IHT receipts reach record £8.5bn News Aggregation Team Monday, April 27, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129460/wealth-specialists-warn-of-risks-to-estate-planning-as-iht-receipts-reach-record-amppound85bn Fifth consecutive year of record growth for IHT receipts Tax Aberdeen ramps up support as tax year demand rises News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129360/aberdeen-ramps-up-support-as-tax-year-demand-rises The provider said the rise reflects the increasing complexity of financial planning, with advisers requiring more support during a busy and time-sensitive period. Tax Wealth taxes face design flaws, compliance gaps, EU study finds News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129270/wealth-taxes-face-design-flaws-compliance-gaps-eu-study-finds It is published in two volumes, with the first surveying academic research across five categories of taxes and mapping wealth-related tax regimes in EU Member States. Tax UK inheritance tax: The mounting impact on British families News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129215/uk-inheritance-tax-the-mounting-impact-on-british-families Inheritance tax (IHT) has quietly become one of the UK Treasury’s most reliable revenue raisers. Tax HS278 Temporary non-residents and Capital Gains Tax (2026) News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129136/hs278-temporary-non-residents-and-capital-gains-tax-2026 There can also be tax payable on certain income accruing during a period of temporary non-residence. Tax Tax rules for employment intermediaries News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129137/tax-rules-for-employment-intermediaries This Inbrief focuses on the employment intermediary or agency rules. Tax HMRC allowance to be slashed with six million UK households warned News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129069/hmrc-allowance-to-be-slashed-with-six-million-uk-households-warned Lubbock Fine Wealth Management data shows only 740,000 people out of 7.1 million savers who hold a cash ISA also have a stocks and shares ISA. Tax Andrew Tully: Pensions face a new tax reality News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129023/andrew-tully-pensions-face-a-new-tax-reality Where a member has multiple pension pots, as many do, each scheme can only pay the IHT due in respect of its own value. Tax Commerzbank delivers strong first quarter results and aims for a net equity return of 21% by 2030 News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129679/commerzbank-delivers-strong-first-quarter-results-and-aims-for-a-net-equity-return-of-21-by-2030 Expectations for 2028 raised and new growth and financial targets set for 2030 Retail Banking La Banque Postale signs a strategic partnership with Mistral AI to accelerate progress in AI News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129682/la-banque-postale-signs-a-strategic-partnership-with-mistral-ai-to-accelerate-progress-in-ai It also includes the integration of a dedicated Mistral AI team within the bank’s development teams. Retail Banking Santander and Uber establish up to €1 billion financing platform to support European fleet growth News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129649/santander-and-uber-establish-up-to-ampeuro1-billion-financing-platform-to-support-european-fleet-growth The program has been tailored towards the financing needs of professional fleet operators. Retail Banking NIB supports energy resilience in the Baltics News Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129632/nib-supports-energy-resilience-in-the-baltics These investments will strengthen the energy infrastructure, increase system flexibility, and contribute to the diversification of the regional energy mix, strengthening the three Baltic countries’ energy resilience. Retail Banking ING announces new billion-euro share buyback plan after strong Q1 results News Aggregation Team Friday, May 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129570/ing-announces-new-billion-euro-share-buyback-plan-after-strong-q1-results Between the share buyback and the profit growth, the bank's share price jumped to 24.55 euros shortly after trading began on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Retail Banking NatWest becomes first UK bank to bring in change for anyone buying a house News Aggregation Team Friday, May 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129578/natwest-becomes-first-uk-bank-to-bring-in-change-for-anyone-buying-a-house NatWest says u sers can now explore buying or re-mortgaging options within one of the world’s most used AI platforms. Retail Banking NatWest becomes first UK bank to launch home-buying guidance in ChatGPT News Team Friday, May 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129583/natwest-becomes-first-uk-bank-to-launch-home-buying-guidance-in-chatgpt Users can now explore buying or re-mortgaging options within one of the world’s most used AI platforms. Retail Banking Lloyds Banking Group named the best bank to work for in the UK by LinkedIn News Team Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129552/lloyds-banking-group-named-the-best-bank-to-work-for-in-the-uk-by-linkedin Placing eight overall, the result reflects Lloyds Banking Group’s continued focus on investing in colleagues, supporting career development and creating an inclusive place to build a career. Retail Banking Private credit fears loom large over Europe’s banks this earnings season News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129555/private-credit-fears-loom-large-over-europeamprsquos-banks-this-earnings-season European banks’ exposure to private credit has returned to the spotlight this earnings season. Retail Banking Nationwide Boosts Access To Cash With Deposits Now Available At 3,000 PayPoint Sites Alongside Its 605 Branches News Team Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129499/nationwide-boosts-access-to-cash-with-deposits-now-available-at-3000-paypoint-sites-alongside-its-605-branches Customers can now pay cash into their Nationwide account at participating PayPoint stores, many of which are open early until late and seven days a week. Retail Banking Pension value to be put under the spotlight News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127553/pension-value-to-be-put-under-the-spotlight The proposals aim to make it clearer how pensions perform, what they cost and the quality of service. So that people can get good value, and so that poor performing schemes are pushed to improve. Pensions ESG considerations driving food and drink industry acquisitions News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions Schroders Greencoat eyes deal for scandal-hit solar operator – reports News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions Pensions allowance tax charges hit record high News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions Pensions industry fires back at Opperman criticism News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions XPS partners with Abrdn to launch DB pensions master trust News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions Pension providers call for personalised advice rules News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions Government authorises use of dormant pension assets to "change people's lives for the better" News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions €43bn pension fund cuts external fund exposure by half in two years News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions Pensions platform Guiide considers institutional funding News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions SEB Nordic Energy doubles capital – continues investing News Team Friday, April 24, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129434/seb-nordic-energy-doubles-capital-ampndash-continues-investing The funds can both decrease and increase significantly in value, and you may not get back the amount invested. Planet SOS Europe’s fossil fuel dependence poses risks to price stability News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129102/europeamprsquos-fossil-fuel-dependence-poses-risks-to-price-stability Europe’s energy dependence has become one of the critical vulnerabilities of our economy. Planet SOS LSEG launches ESG scores and sustainability analytics suite News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128717/lseg-launches-esg-scores-and-sustainability-analytics-suite The model uses 220 standardised indicators and a sustainability-focused materiality framework that combines a revised industry classification with a double materiality approach at the business segment level. Planet SOS Investor climate concern high, but lack awareness of what funds are doing News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128181/investor-climate-concern-high-but-lack-awareness-of-what-funds-are-doing The desire to invest in a responsible and sustainable way from consumers is still very much present. Planet SOS Schroders Greencoat signs strategic MoU with leading battery maker CATL and Lochpine Capital on battery storage in Europe News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127982/schroders-greencoat-signs-strategic-mou-with-leading-battery-maker-catl-and-lochpine-capital-on-battery-storage-in-europe The collaboration seeks to leverage the parties’ collective expertise in green energy infrastructure and technology Planet SOS 5 must-watch sustainable investing trends for 2026 News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127809/5-must-watch-sustainable-investing-trends-for-2026 The year began with President Donald Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, an action he swiftly followed by revoking environmental subsidies and regulations. Planet SOS Gore Street Capital announces first close for energy storage fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127801/gore-street-capital-announces-first-close-for-energy-storage-fund The article 9 fund will focus on acquiring and managing battery storage projects with 80% minimum target exposure to EU member states. Planet SOS Investec arranges £80 million investment loan for office-led St. Pancras Campus News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127319/investec-arranges-amppound80-million-investment-loan-for-office-led-st-pancras-campus The new three-year facility refinances a development loan provided by Investec in 2021, following W.RE’s successful delivery of the scheme in 2024. Planet SOS Bridging the Gap: Aligning Insurance Portfolios with Sustainable Outcomes News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127091/bridging-the-gap-aligning-insurance-portfolios-with-sustainable-outcomes Recognising the importance of this challenge, Mercer are pleased to support Insurers For Purpose in producing a report on sustainability integration within the insurance sector. Planet SOS European Investment Fund pledges €70 million to Klima2, Alantra’s next Energy Transition growth fund News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126901/european-investment-fund-pledges-ampeuro70-million-to-klima2-alantraamprsquos-next-energy-transition-growth-fund The fund will leverage the Klima team’s extensive pan-European experience in energy investments and its network of sector and operational partners across the energy transition ecosystem. Planet SOS