Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:21:09 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Van Lanschot Kempen recognised with two Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026 News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128938/van-lanschot-kempen-recognised-with-two-euromoney-private-banking-awards-2026 These awards highlight Van Lanschot Kempen’s focus on distinctive wealth management services, with personal attention for clients strengthened by digital innovation. Wealth and Asset Management UBS gives institutional fund investors more say News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128939/ubs-gives-institutional-fund-investors-more-say The offering will initially be launched for institutional clients in Switzerland. Wealth and Asset Management Day-to-day private banking solutions News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128940/day-to-day-private-banking-solutions Exceptional private banking starts with getting the everyday details right. Wealth and Asset Management Banking group confirms its intention to open in Jersey News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128947/banking-group-confirms-its-intention-to-open-in-jersey Saying that this approach had followed previous “lengthy conversations” with Jersey’s regulator, Mr Bennett added that the company was keen to launch in the Island with its foreign-exchange business. Wealth and Asset Management Partners Group Shares Face Sector Headwinds Despite Strong Performance News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128948/partners-group-shares-face-sector-headwinds-despite-strong-performance Swiss asset manager's shares drop 16.76% YTD as sector-wide AI disruption fears overshadow strong 19% EBITDA growth and strategic wealth management expansion. Wealth and Asset Management Lombard Odier’s new headquarters certified the most sustainable building in Switzerland according to BREEAM News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128950/lombard-odieramprsquos-new-headquarters-certified-the-most-sustainable-building-in-switzerland-according-to-breeam The use of renewable energy, the high-quality thermal envelope, and intelligent ventilation technologies enable the building to achieve performance levels unmatched in Switzerland. Wealth and Asset Management Lombard Odier recognised for best customer-facing digital capabilities at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2026 News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128951/lombard-odier-recognised-for-best-customer-facing-digital-capabilities-at-the-wealthbriefing-european-awards-2026 The annual WealthBriefing European Awards recognise the industry’s most innovative and outstanding firms, teams, and individuals. Wealth and Asset Management Edinburgh wealth advisor acquired by new firm News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128958/edinburgh-wealth-advisor-acquired-by-new-firm Nine Edge has since moved quickly to secure its first acquisition of Edinburgh-based RMS Financial Ltd, a firm founded in 2013 by financial advisor Richard Murray. Wealth and Asset Management L&G and Manulife Wealth & Asset Management Announce Strategic Global Partnership News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128912/lampampg-and-manulife-wealth-ampamp-asset-management-announce-strategic-global-partnership This partnership underscores the joint commitment to delivering diverse investment solutions and expanding access to differentiated strategies for institutional, retirement, and retail clients globally. Wealth and Asset Management Santander, World’s Best Private Bank for HNW Clients News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128915/santander-worldamprsquos-best-private-bank-for-hnw-clients Santander Private Banking has been awarded 15 prizes by Euromoney magazine. Wealth and Asset Management Harper Macleod strengthens private client team with appointment of Carole McAlpine Scott News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128946/harper-macleod-strengthens-private-client-team-with-appointment-of-carole-mcalpine-scott Her appointment enhances Harper Macleod’s ability to provide joined‑up, commercially focused advice for clients and their advisers. Executive Moves Ocorian appoints Chief Financial Officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128955/ocorian-appoints-chief-financial-officer She has extensive experience leading large global finance teams of more than 350 people, including shared service centres, and has a strong track record in governance and compliance. Executive Moves WTW strengthens team with new wealth investment appointment News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128957/wtw-strengthens-team-with-new-wealth-investment-appointment Sophia brings nearly a decade of experience across leading investment management firms in the UK Wealth market. Executive Moves Funding Circle appoints ex-Monzo exec Tim Trailor MD, cards News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128959/funding-circle-appoints-ex-monzo-exec-tim-trailor-md-cards Tim joins Funding Circle with over 20 years of experience in fintech leadership Executive Moves BNPP AM appoints deputy CEO News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128962/bnpp-am-appoints-deputy-ceo Isabelle’s appointment is a key factor in the success of our organization. Executive Moves Ex-Lazard AM Swiss boss resurfaces in private markets role News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128911/ex-lazard-am-swiss-boss-resurfaces-in-private-markets-role Bertrand Levavasseur has returned to Oddo BHF, while his former employer has appointed Björn Bahlmann and Olivier Metayer as co-heads for Switzerland. Executive Moves JTC Appoints New Managing Director in Mauritius News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128913/jtc-appoints-new-managing-director-in-mauritius In particular, he will oversee client service delivery and commercial performance, ensuring high standards, regulatory compliance and excellent client experience. Executive Moves PDG adds members and appoints Meg Kirby as ambassador News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128918/pdg-adds-members-and-appoints-meg-kirby-as-ambassador Meg Kirby MBE has also been appointed as an ambassador, joining Johnny Timpson OBE in supporting the PDG with practical knowledge and insights. Executive Moves ValidPath appoints new CTO to lead AI push News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128919/validpath-appoints-new-cto-to-lead-ai-push He previously served as EMEA head of compliance for financial services at Amazon Web Services, where he helped shape cloud regulatory frameworks across the sector globally. Executive Moves Quintet appoints Lars Kalbreier as Group Chief Investment Officer News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128922/quintet-appoints-lars-kalbreier-as-group-chief-investment-officer Kalbreier is currently a Partner at Bainbridge, an advisory and investment banking platform, where he is responsible for strategic asset allocation across public and private markets. Executive Moves FCA shifts away from annual reviews and opens path for practical, proportionate advice News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128944/fca-shifts-away-from-annual-reviews-and-opens-path-for-practical-proportionate-advice Too often they face a binary choice between paying for a comprehensive service that is disproportionate to the task or receiving no regulated support at all. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Industry welcomes UK government’s move to mandate ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128945/industry-welcomes-uk-governmentamprsquos-move-to-mandate-ethnicity-and-disability-pay-gap-reporting Reboot has been campaigning for ethnicity pay gap reporting to be mandatory for over five years Legal, Regulation & Compliance EFAMA outlines key recommendations for PEPP and IORP success News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128953/efama-outlines-key-recommendations-for-pepp-and-iorp-success The Pan-European Pension Product (PEPP) and broader supplementary pension reforms are vital tools for channelling long-term savings into capital markets and supporting economic growth across the EU. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA sets out next phase of smarter, more effective regulation News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128954/fca-sets-out-next-phase-of-smarter-more-effective-regulation The new authorisation tool is being developed internally and will be integrated into existing FCA systems. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Dentons advises Transitions Europe, a fund managed by Arkéa REIM, on the acquisition of an office building in Kraków News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128917/dentons-advises-transitions-europe-a-fund-managed-by-arkampeacutea-reim-on-the-acquisition-of-an-office-building-in-krakampoacutew The building also holds WELL Health-Safety and WiredScore Platinum certifications confirming user safety standards and the quality of the digital infrastructure. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The EBA publishes its second MREL impact assessment Report News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128925/the-eba-publishes-its-second-mrel-impact-assessment-report The Report shows that EU banks have continued to build up MREL resources, developing market access with limited impact on their business models. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Testing plan launched for T+1 in joint UK, EU, Switzerland exercise News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128927/testing-plan-launched-for-t1-in-joint-uk-eu-switzerland-exercise Further probes industry readiness for new trading requirements Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA plans to help people get more financial advice for important decisions News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128928/fca-plans-to-help-people-get-more-financial-advice-for-important-decisions Simplified forms of advice can help consumers with more straightforward needs and do not require a full assessment of all their financial circumstances, making it more accessible and affordable. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Gender Pensions Gap 2026 News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128934/gender-pensions-gap-2026 Since its introduction in 2012, auto-enrolment policy has led to UK women trailing men in pension savings by £7.7 billion Legal, Regulation & Compliance Industry guide launches on AI, fincrime and compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128891/industry-guide-launches-on-ai-fincrime-and-compliance Latest guide from Funds Europe's Intelligence arm outlines key challenges and practices to address Legal, Regulation & Compliance Software: When artificial intelligence reshuffles the deck News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128936/software-when-artificial-intelligence-reshuffles-the-deck AI is undermining traditional software. But it is forcing companies to reinvent themselves. FinTech AI and the euro area economy News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128887/ai-and-the-euro-area-economy With agentic AI, the technology may increasingly act as an independent economic agent rather than a technology that merely augments human effort. FinTech Bytes Technology annual gross profit up despite Microsoft hit News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128903/bytes-technology-annual-gross-profit-up-despite-microsoft-hit But gross profit was up 2.3% to £167 million from £163.3 million. FinTech Upgrading banks’ capacity to deal with digital risks News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128904/upgrading-banksamprsquo-capacity-to-deal-with-digital-risks The ECB has long recognised banks’ operational resilience as a key area for improvement in the digital age. FinTech Swiss Private Bank Dynasty Splits Over Clashing Views on Crypto News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128857/swiss-private-bank-dynasty-splits-over-clashing-views-on-crypto The split highlights both the challenges of managing a family business and the sometime dueling views of the outlook for Switzerland’s wealth managers FinTech Banks push tokenized deposits as onchain cash race intensifies: Report News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128861/banks-push-tokenized-deposits-as-onchain-cash-race-intensifies-report The report points to a growing set of bank pilots and deployments in Europe. FinTech Europe Has an Edge in Developing Applications for AI News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128788/europe-has-an-edge-in-developing-applications-for-ai European defense tech startups are raising capital and scaling as demand surges for rebuilding military capabilities. FinTech 7IM partners with Delaware UK to accelerate innovation and enhance the adviser experience News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128789/7im-partners-with-delaware-uk-to-accelerate-innovation-and-enhance-the-adviser-experience The partnership is central to 7IM’s business priorities and commitment to delivering an unrivalled service experience for advisers and clients. FinTech Sygnum Off-Exchange Custody Enabling TradFi Access to Crypto Market Volatility Opportunities; Assets Surpass USD 1bn News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128802/sygnum-off-exchange-custody-enabling-tradfi-access-to-crypto-market-volatility-opportunities-assets-surpass-usd-1bn Fueled by these trends, and supported by the continued confidence in secure Swiss regulated infrastructure, assets on the Sygnum Protect platform surpassed USD 1 billion. FinTech The IA urges asset managers to prepare for UK crypto regime News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128758/the-ia-urges-asset-managers-to-prepare-for-uk-crypto-regime The guidance follows the UK government’s roadmap for a crypto assets framework, expected to come into force on 25 October 2027. FinTech Aegon nominates Marco Keim to succeed Lard Friese on the Supervisory Board of a.s.r. News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128942/aegon-nominates-marco-keim-to-succeed-lard-friese-on-the-supervisory-board-of-asr Subject to shareholder approval, Mr. Keim will take up his position on a.s.r.’s Supervisory Board as of the closing of the AGM until July 4, 2028 Alternative Investments Jersey and the UK News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128943/jersey-and-the-uk A Relationship of Mutual Advantage Alternative Investments Luxembourg financial centre records strong growth across sectors in 2025 News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128949/luxembourg-financial-centre-records-strong-growth-across-sectors-in-2025 The growth has been broad-based, spanning both UCITS and alternative investment funds, with alternatives now accounting for 35% of total assets. Alternative Investments EIB Group powers up flagship investment instruments to boost Europe’s tech leadership and defence capabilities News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128952/eib-group-powers-up-flagship-investment-instruments-to-boost-europeamprsquos-tech-leadership-and-defence-capabilities The significant expansion of the successful European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) will crowd in institutional investors, in addition to public resources from Member States. Alternative Investments Aberdeen launches trust service as complexity grows for advisers News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128961/aberdeen-launches-trust-service-as-complexity-grows-for-advisers The Trust Service has been developed to help advisers use trusts more effectively within client planning, offering specialist support across the full trust lifecycle. Alternative Investments Beat Thoma of Fisch AM warns of a liquidity gap in the financial markets. News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128914/beat-thoma-of-fisch-am-warns-of-a-liquidity-gap-in-the-financial-markets Beat Thoma, CIO of Fisch Asset Management, believes the Iran conflict will likely continue to occupy global markets for some time, but is not the primary driver. Alternative Investments Aegon AM launches new asset-backed securities fund News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128916/aegon-am-launches-new-asset-backed-securities-fund Aegon AAA ABS is managed by the Aegon Investment Management team Alternative Investments Secondaries surge as private markets turn selective, Cammi shows News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128926/secondaries-surge-as-private-markets-turn-selective-cammi-shows Almost half of managers expect allocations to secondaries and fund-of-funds strategies to increase over the next 12 months, showing strong demand for liquidity solutions as exit timelines remain uneven. Alternative Investments January house price data lags reality as higher rates hit affordability News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128931/january-house-price-data-lags-reality-as-higher-rates-hit-affordability The headline figures therefore provide a backward‑looking snapshot of a market that has already shifted materially. Alternative Investments PRA Group and StepChange Unite Stakeholders in UK Parliament to Strengthen Financial Inclusion News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128933/pra-group-and-stepchange-unite-stakeholders-in-uk-parliament-to-strengthen-financial-inclusion Cross‑sector dialogue highlights practical ways to support people in financial difficulty Alternative Investments Morgan Stanley turns defensive on European banks, keeps faith with Barclays and Lloyds News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128900/morgan-stanley-turns-defensive-on-european-banks-keeps-faith-with-barclays-and-lloyds Spain and Ireland were highlighted as the biggest beneficiaries of the rate environment, given their sensitivity and economic resilience. Investment Banking Jefferies cut its London pay after profits rose 40% News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128773/jefferies-cut-its-london-pay-after-profits-rose-40 More impressively, its bottom-line income for the year reached £92m ($122m), a staggering 40% increase on the year before. Investment Banking World Corporate and Investment Banking Report News Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128735/world-corporate-and-investment-banking-report Navigate the great inflection point Investment Banking Crédit Agricole Ukraine announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Bank Lviv News Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128736/crampeacutedit-agricole-ukraine-announces-the-signing-of-an-agreement-to-acquire-bank-lviv This acquisition allows Crédit Agricole Ukraine to expand its presence in western Ukraine Investment Banking UniCredit to Launch Offer to Raise Commerzbank Stake Above 30% News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128750/unicredit-to-launch-offer-to-raise-commerzbank-stake-above-30 The Italian bank currently holds a stake of roughly 30% of Commerzbank, with around 26% through a direct stake and 4% held via financial contracts. Investment Banking Commerzbank tackles money laundering with Hawk AI tech News Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128677/commerzbank-tackles-money-laundering-with-hawk-ai-tech This partnership underscores Commerzbank's strategy of deploying AI purposefully for customer and market processes while adapting to specific regulatory requirements. Investment Banking EIB Global pledges more than €1 billion in support of Mission 300 Goals News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128564/eib-global-pledges-more-than-ampeuro1-billion-in-support-of-mission-300-goals The financing will be implemented through EIB Global Investment Banking UniCredit renews the EDGE Certification across Europe, reconfirming the Global Status News Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128495/unicredit-renews-the-edge-certification-across-europe-reconfirming-the-global-status Together, these markets represent more than 80% of our people, making UniCredit the first and only pan‑European bank to be recertified at such scale and eligible for the prestigious EDGE Global Certification. Investment Banking London’s Allica Bank targets 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 after €131 million raise News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128435/londonamprsquos-allica-bank-targets-10-uk-smb-market-share-by-2028-after-ampeuro131-million-raise The round was raised with investements from Ventura Capital, GLG , Sona AM and existing investors TCV and Blue Owl. Investment Banking The massive increase in fraud targeting customers in recent years can be reversed, new figures from Danske Bank show News Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128424/the-massive-increase-in-fraud-targeting-customers-in-recent-years-can-be-reversed-new-figures-from-danske-bank-show Most people will likely recognize a similar text message from 2025, when Danes were repeatedly exposed to fraudulent messages, fake websites, and manipulative phone calls. Investment Banking UK expats unaware they are set to lose low-cost route to building up state pension News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128941/uk-expats-unaware-they-are-set-to-lose-low-cost-route-to-building-up-state-pension The reforms will remove access to Class 2 voluntary National Insurance contributions for individuals living overseas Comment, Analysis & Research Rethinking stability in a time of geopolitical shifts and economic fragmentation News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128924/rethinking-stability-in-a-time-of-geopolitical-shifts-and-economic-fragmentation With its latest campaign, Rethink Stability, the Group extends the philosophy behind its longstanding Rethink Everything® positioning, bringing a more visually assertive and culturally attuned language to wealth management. Comment, Analysis & Research ‘Modern slavery an economic risk the City can no longer ignore’ News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128889/amplsquomodern-slavery-an-economic-risk-the-city-can-no-longer-ignoreamprsquo Speakers at Justice for All event, sponsored by Rathbones, to urge City and financial services to confront modern slavery Comment, Analysis & Research UK banks should snap up their European rivals News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128860/uk-banks-should-snap-up-their-european-rivals The UK banks missed out that time around. Comment, Analysis & Research Campaign groups rail against Palantir, but the UK contracts keep coming News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128864/campaign-groups-rail-against-palantir-but-the-uk-contracts-keep-coming AI analytics firm has become influential in Whitehall, and FCA deal gives it yet more access to data Comment, Analysis & Research Oxford firm launches management platform to target gap News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128865/oxford-firm-launches-management-platform-to-target-gap The way people use real estate is evolving – fast. Comment, Analysis & Research Helvetia Baloise: First Layoffs, High Expectations News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128809/helvetia-baloise-first-layoffs-high-expectations Industry insiders report around 600 positions affected between January and the end of March. Comment, Analysis & Research Citi: Swedbank could be the next bank to cut staff News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128813/citi-swedbank-could-be-the-next-bank-to-cut-staff The assessment follows Nordea's recent announcement of a restructuring program affecting approximately 1,500 positions, equivalent to about 5 percent of its staff. Comment, Analysis & Research Rightmove data shows widening gap as higher mortgage rates stall second‑steppers News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128801/rightmove-data-shows-widening-gap-as-higher-mortgage-rates-stall-secondsteppers Higher funding costs feed directly into mortgage pricing, and that removes many buyers from the running before they even start. Comment, Analysis & Research Why Europe’s boring banks are getting interesting again News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128767/why-europeamprsquos-boring-banks-are-getting-interesting-again BNP Paribas is betting that owning more of the savings chain brings steadier growth. Comment, Analysis & Research Clients returning to the UK may benefit from new foreign income tax relief News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128960/clients-returning-to-the-uk-may-benefit-from-new-foreign-income-tax-relief You must meet certain conditions and actively claim the benefit, explains Keystone Law tax partner Alex Boothman Tax Inheritance tax climbs past the 2023/24 total and CGT soars News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128854/inheritance-tax-climbs-past-the-202324-total-and-cgt-soars The impact of higher borrowing costs and renewed volatility in energy markets will appear in future releases, not today’s data. Tax Pension IHT overhaul locked in as Finance Bill set to receive Royal Assent News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128812/pension-iht-overhaul-locked-in-as-finance-bill-set-to-receive-royal-assent These proposals mean the process at death is likely to become more complex, with delays also anticipated in payments to non-exempt beneficiaries. Tax Inheritance tax on pensions gets the final green light despite industry pushback News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128814/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-gets-the-final-green-light-despite-industry-pushback From April 2027, pensions will form part of someone’s estate for IHT purposes when they die Tax Cum-Ex: Deutsche Bank pays millions for two external funds News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128803/cum-ex-deutsche-bank-pays-millions-for-two-external-funds Deutsche Bank acted as a service provider for these funds and provided financing. Tax KPMG launches search for next UK Tech Innovator News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128744/kpmg-launches-search-for-next-uk-tech-innovator The competition is open to tech and tech enabled businesses, and applications are now open for the UK competition online. Tax Overseas client returning to the UK? Make the most of new tax rules News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128719/overseas-client-returning-to-the-uk-make-the-most-of-new-tax-rules When a UK expat returns to the UK in a hurry, unexpected tax exposure can arise quickly, warns Raquel Plaza of Blevins Franks Tax AIC urges government to reinstate 30% VCT tax relief News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128702/aic-urges-government-to-reinstate-30-vct-tax-relief AIC chief executive Richard Stone warned that cutting the tax incentive could undermine funding for high-growth UK companies. Tax Denmark’s wealth tax plan would be a disaster for startups News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128619/denmarkamprsquos-wealth-tax-plan-would-be-a-disaster-for-startups If Denmark introduces additional structural friction for founders, we would find it difficult to recommend other founders start companies there. Tax Tax fears hit HNW confidence as planning pressures mount News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128459/tax-fears-hit-hnw-confidence-as-planning-pressures-mount The findings suggest tax policy is now a central driver of wealth planning decisions for affluent clients. Tax Monument Bank to launch UK's first tokenised retail deposits programme News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128956/monument-bank-to-launch-ukamp039s-first-tokenised-retail-deposits-programme The project is being run in partnership with blockchain company Midnight, with Monument planning to tokenise up to £250 million of retail customer deposits in the first phase. Retail Banking Clearhaus becomes Denmark's first acquirer to launch payment facilitator solution News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128935/clearhaus-becomes-denmarkamp039s-first-acquirer-to-launch-payment-facilitator-solution They no longer need each merchant to sign up separately with a payment provider – a capability that has not previously been offered by Danish acquirers. Retail Banking Metro Bank partners Equals Money for FX Forwards solution News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128862/metro-bank-partners-equals-money-for-fx-forwards-solution The new service will enable Metro Bank commercial and corporate clients to better manage currency risk, and ensure greater predictability in cash flow and planning. Retail Banking ProCredit group ends 2025 with strong loan growth and digital retail banking transformation in full momentum; financial results reflect strategic transition News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128818/procredit-group-ends-2025-with-strong-loan-growth-and-digital-retail-banking-transformation-in-full-momentum-financial-results-reflect-strategic-transition The year-end result of EUR 83.5 million corresponded to a RoE of 7.8%. Retail Banking UK banks keep £100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128820/uk-banks-keep-amppound100-limit-for-contactless-card-payments-despite-fca-scrapping-it Banking lobby group says lenders are holding off changes as there is no widespread consumer demand for now Retail Banking Deutsche Bank says it will profit from battle for Commerzbank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128796/deutsche-bank-says-it-will-profit-from-battle-for-commerzbank "Whatever the outcome, I think we will benefit," Sewing said. Retail Banking J.P. Morgan Payments rolls out virtual B2B card in Europe News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128805/jp-morgan-payments-rolls-out-virtual-b2b-card-in-europe European corporates can now access J.P. Morgan Payments’ expertise through its virtual card offerings to optimize their working capital by automating payment creation and reconciliation. Retail Banking Vinted Pay obtains FCA EMI licence in the UK News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128772/vinted-pay-obtains-fca-emi-licence-in-the-uk Vinted Pay currently provides wallet services to members across multiple European countries. Retail Banking Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland ‘technical glitch’ showing other users’ transactions to customers News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128704/lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-amplsquotechnical-glitchamprsquo-showing-other-usersamprsquo-transactions-to-customers It is not thought that users were able to see information such as account numbers or names attached to payments. Retail Banking UK businesses adopting AI see strong gains in profitability and productivity News Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128682/uk-businesses-adopting-ai-see-strong-gains-in-profitability-and-productivity The findings come as investment in AI accelerates, with two thirds (66%) of UK businesses confirming they have invested in AI. 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 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 Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126875/europe-leads-pledging-effort-in-campaign-mobilising-ampeuro155-billion-for-clean-energy-in-africa The European Union led the pledging effort, with more than €15.1 billion. Planet SOS Investec sole MLA & bookrunner on £360m AMP Clean Energy debt for Asterion & NWF News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126792/investec-sole-mla-ampamp-bookrunner-on-amppound360m-amp-clean-energy-debt-for-asterion-ampamp-nwf AMP is a diversified distributed energy company with ~300MW of installed capacity in the UK across heat production, electricity production, and electricity storage. Planet SOS