http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:21:33 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124294/german-finance-minister-attacks-andrea-orcel Unicredit made a major investment in Germany's second-largest private bank in the fall. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124298/fourth-quarter-fuma-update The Board anticipates the full year performance to be in line with market expectations. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124264/pimco-announces-new-partnership-with-aditum-in-the-united-arab-emirates Aditum Launches Two Funds Offering Access to PIMCO Strategies Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124265/the-european-asset-management-industry-navigating-volatile-times Macroeconomic uncertainty and weaker profits are forcing the industry to rethink its business and operating models. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124266/hsbc-spends-amppound35m-on-its-first-uk-wealth-centre The centre, based in St James, is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at capturing a greater slice of the mass affluent market. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124275/how-to-optimise-family-offices-and-strengthen-family-governance-in-a-fast-moving-world Yet, alongside these shifts, some best practices have endured across generations, ensuring long-term success and stability. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124282/why-tech-is-key-to-managing-the-great-wealth-transfer These staggering inheritance figures, from a report by Vanguard, should be a golden opportunity for the industry. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124287/efg-international-stock-downgraded-to-neutral-by-citi-on-valuation The investment bank concluded that while it remains positive on EFG’s medium-term outlook, the risk-reward profile now appears "more balanced" with the current valuation looking "fair" following the recent share price appreciatio Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124288/liontrust-reports-amppound11bn-outflows-but-assets-remain-steady Liontrust said 73% of its funds were in the first or second quartile of their sectors since inception as of 30 June. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124239/evelyn-partners-becomes-official-wealth-management-partner-of-manchester-city-women As the Club’s Official Wealth Management Partner, Evelyn Partners will work alongside City to support and empower players through every stage of their financial journey. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124297/sales-director-exits-ninety-one Spent two decades with the firm Executive Moves News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124302/goodwin-strengthens-its-european-private-equity-platform-with-debt-finance-partner-tom-roberts Tom is the latest addition to Goodwin’s expansive UK private equity practice Executive Moves News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124269/dfm-firm-sparrows-capital-promotes-phillip-young-to-deputy-cio The promotion comes a few months after the DFM firm hired James Denton, Paul Fox and Michelle Liseli as Business Development Managers. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124270/pe-backed-accountancy-firm-appoints-new-director She is also hugely passionate about ‘people’ and ensuring there is a culture in place that gives individuals the chance to learn and reach their full potential. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124273/stonehage-fleming-appoints-head-of-family-office-jersey Before joining the Group, she served as a Director in the investment banking division of the Johannesburg-headquartered banking group, Absa. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124274/efg-private-bankamp039s-market-group-head-relocates-to-london The former Singapore-based market group head will lead the bank's international desk in London. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124279/ebi-bolsters-board-and-leadership-to-support-growth Paul McMahon has been appointed independent non-executive chairman of the board, bringing significant industry experience to the role. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124284/postfinance-concludes-consultation-process-and-expects-fewer-terminations PostFinance's Executive Board confirms the measures planned until the end of November 2025 and now expects a reduction of up to 130 positions. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124286/natwest-hires-jpm-private-bank-cfo-for-wealth-arm Betsy Munro joins the group on 1 October after 30 years with JP Morgan. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124293/sparrows-capital-names-phillip-young-as-deputy-cio The promotion follows a period of growth for Sparrows Capital Executive Moves News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124296/nikko-am-group-successfully-completes-management-company-transfer-to-apex-group Nikko AM Group offers active investment management across Equity, Fixed Income, and Multi-Asset strategies Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124271/prudential-regulation-authority-announces-review-of-the-loan-to-income-lti-flow-limit-rule-and-offers-interim-modification-by-consent Following the FPC’s recommendation, the PRA is reviewing the loan-to-income ratio requirements and is offering a modification by consent to disapply the relevant part of the PRA Rulebook while the review is ongoing. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124276/mansion-house-speech-could-see-chancellor-outline-series-of-reforms-to-pensions-isas-and-financial-services-industry The address is expected to outline the next phase of the government’s Pensions Review, focusing on the adequacy of retirement savings across state, workplace, and personal provisions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124278/boe-governor-opposes-pension-investment-mandate-in-blow-to-government-plans While the Government has described the power as a “backstop” it hopes not to use, the clause is seen as a means of putting pressure on schemes to follow voluntary investment targets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124248/fca-fines-monzo-amppound21m-for-failings-in-financial-crime-controls In particular, Monzo failed to design, implement and maintain adequate customer onboarding, customer risk assessment and transaction monitoring systems to mitigate the risk of financial crime. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124256/the-eba-launches-consultation-on-its-draft-guidelines-on-third-party-risk-management-with-regard-to-non-ict-related-services The draft Guidelines provide specific criteria for the application of the proportionality principle. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124213/workers-in-line-for-amppound29000-boost-thanks-to-landmark-pensions-bill The Bill is set to transform the pensions landscape for years to come and put more money in people’s pockets as part of the Plan for Change Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124220/nordea-reaches-milestone-in-switzerland The Finma license is a key step toward our growth ambitions in Switzerland. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124187/two-individuals-sentenced-to-a-combined-12-years-for-amppound15m-crypto-fraud Confiscation proceedings are continuing to recover the benefit from the crimes of both defendants. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124188/redinel-korfuzi-and-oerta-korfuzi-sentenced-to-combined-11-years-for-amppound1m-insider-dealing-and-money-laundering FCA investigators also uncovered an international money laundering operation. Legal, Regulation & Compliance 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 Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124267/broadridge-enabling-rapid-compliance-with-eu-instant-payments-regulations Broadridge’s faster, cost-efficient access to the ECB’s TIPS service is accelerating financial institutions’ compliance with new EU Instant Payment regulations FinTech News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124268/objectway-recognised-again-for-enabling-digital-transformation-and-resilience-in-financial-services Objectway has confirmed its ongoing role in driving digital innovation in the private banking and investment management sectors by retaining the leadership spot in the IBS Intelligence Sales League Table for the fourth consecutive year. FinTech News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124283/gentwo-surpasses-usd-6-billion-mark-for-assets-under-service-cements-position-as-global-assetization-leader Milestone represents a doubling of client assets over the past 22 months. FinTech News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124285/temenos-announces-closing-of-new-usd-500m-revolving-credit-facility The RCF reflects the strength of Temenos’ balance sheet and cash flow and complements the three existing Temenos bonds which mature in 2025, 2028 and 2030. FinTech News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124228/wealthtech-firenze-signs-sampoumlderberg-ampamp-partners Söderberg and Partners Wealth Management has been expanding its presence across the UK, investing in independent financial advisers (IFAs),helping them grow, drive efficiencies and benefit from innovative, new propositions and solutions for clients. FinTech News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124236/rebuilding-banking-infrastructure-to-meet-the-demands-of-the-artificial-intelligence-era Institutions like Lombard Odier have used MongoDB's AI-powered tools and cloud-native solutions to accelerate application modernisation, cut migration times drastically, and boost developer efficiency FinTech News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124186/objectway-celebrates-twelfth-consecutive-goodacre-award-driven-by-deep-client-trust-and-long-standing-partnerships Seventh straight “Best Wealth Management System” title reflects enduring client confidence and recognition of Objectway’s commitment to long-term vision and innovation. FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124189/ex-ecb-official-urges-europe-to-back-euro-stablecoins-or-risk-losing-financial-power The bloc also runs a pilot regime for trading on distributed ledgers. FinTech News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124196/paas-before-saas-the-right-cloud-strategy-for-banks Cloud transformation is no longer just a trend in wealth management – ​​it's a necessity. FinTech News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124299/uk-and-france-partner-on-navigation-systems-to-protect-critical-infrastructure-from-hostile-threats UK and French researchers join up to shield critical infrastructure, including power supplies and emergency services, with more resilient navigation and timing systems. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124300/first-recipient-of-wshaamprsquos-irene-robertson-qualification-fund-announced The fund allows one young person a year to take their first steps into a career in Housing, providing them with the valuable combination of an academic qualification coupled with practical experience. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124301/fidelityamp039s-high-conviction-push-into-active-etfs Fidelity International is planning to introduce more ambitious active ETF strategies with higher tracking error Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124272/jtc-group-shortlisted-for-five-funds-europe-awards-2025 This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, future-ready solutions Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124277/abi-hails-impact-of-amppound104m-covid-19-support-fund Launched in May 2020, the fund was created to help charities and vulnerable communities weather the crisis. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124289/lampampg-and-blackstone-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-growth-ambitions L&G’s annuities business will leverage Blackstone’s private credit origination platform to access a pipeline of diversified investment-grade assets, predominantly from the US. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124290/grant-thorntonamprsquos-mampampa-team-advises-rj-power-on-sale-to-ipsum The company delivers engineering, maintenance and repair services for assets, supporting the security and resilience of critical networks. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124292/affordable-homes-push-poised-to-lift-vistry-in-h2 The company has reiterated its full-year growth guidance and expects H1 profits to be broadly in line with market expectations. Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124246/coller-capital-raises-record-68-billion-for-private-credit-secondaries-platform Coller Capital’s robust fundraising reflects its established global presence, innovative approach, and deep specialist expertise in secondaries. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124247/eq-investors-ends-sale-talks-without-a-deal EQ Investors has decided to remain independent following months of talks with potential strategic partners. Alternative Investments 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 Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123816/ubs-hires-bnp-paribas-dealmaker-spens-to-bolster-nordic-team The Swiss bank has added senior dealmakers in Europe and the US in recent weeks Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, June 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123637/euamprsquos-investment-bank-amplsquoreadyamprsquo-to-triple-funding-for-defense-projects-this-year Among NATO member states, Poland allocates the highest proportion of its GDP to defense – at 4.7%, more than double the alliance’s 2% baseline. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, June 06, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123614/banctrust-downsizes-london-headquarters-in-latest-cost-cutting-measure Investment bank has recently cut jobs in management and compliance Investment Banking News Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124303/german-inflation-back-to-2-in-june Final data confirmed moderation in inflation; monthly prices have decreased for food, clothes and oil prices while they were up for leisure and other goods. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124281/ukamprsquos-top-1-of-earners-donate-amppound52-a-month-to-charities-research-finds Ahead of the summit, over 130 of the UK’s most prominent philanthropists signed a joint letter urging the government and wealth management sector to do more to boost HNW giving. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124249/fitch-upgrades-hauck-aufhaeuser-lampe-privatbank-ag-to-amp039aamp039-outlook-stable The rating action follows the finalised acquisition of 100% shares of HAL by ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (A/Stable) on 1 July 2025. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124259/luxury-watches-and-high-end-jewellery-undergo-sustainability-transformation-ampndash-piaget-leads-the-way This success comes at a cost to the planet, however: globally, the luxury sector is responsible for 20% of industrial water pollution and 6% of greenhouse gas emissions Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124261/nucleus-launches-voice-of-the-adviser-survey-a-profession-caught-between-two-worlds The research was carried out over a three-week period from 29 May-19 June 2025 and reveals a profession at a pivotal moment – arguably caught between two worlds. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124209/how-to-prepare-the-next-generation-for-wealth Providing for your family and ensuring they have access to better opportunities in life is crucial for many people. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124214/citi-invests-in-hanetf-to-bolster-etf-white-label-services The investment sees Citi join other institutional shareholders, including Elkstone, Point72 Ventures, and ThirdStream Partners. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124222/wealth-planning-a-ampeuro15trn-opportunity Among survey respondents who have not yet retired Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124184/the-amppound350-billion-a-year-lost-to-corruption-tax-dodging-and-crime-every-year-in-the-uk As ministers search for cuts, a new parliamentary report reveals the hundreds of billions of pounds that could be clawed back into the UK’s flagging economy Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124198/deutsche-bank-digital-transformation-strategies-and-innovation-programs-profile-2025 Discover Deutsche Bank's investment, corporate, and retail banking solutions, including insights into their digital transformation, innovation programs, and technology initiatives. Learn about their extensive network and tech strategies across EMEA, Comment, Analysis & Research 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 Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124227/digital-first-consumers-and-regulation-fuel-neobank-growth-in-2025 It also confirmed 38-percent growth of its customer base during the year to 52.5 million, as well as a massive surge in revenues by 72 percent to £3.1 billion. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124183/which-european-countries-have-a-wealth-tax-and-does-it-work Former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock has called for a wealth tax in the UK - but how well has it worked elsewhere in Europe? Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124185/hmrc-accused-of-cutting-secret-loan-charge-deal-with-large-companies Tax office reached generous settlements while punishing contractors with crippling bills, documents suggest Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124199/reform-uk-reveals-amplsquorobin-hoodamprsquo-policy-plan-for-non-doms Labour described Reform’s policy as a “golden ticket for foreign billionaires to avoid the tax they owe in this country”. Tax News Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124174/the-importance-of-information-for-tax-design-evidence-from-the-french-wealth-tax The findings indicate that taxpayers are more likely to under-report the value of less easily verifiable assets such as housing, whereas financial assets are more transparent and thus harder to manipulate. Tax News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124115/should-retailers-close-stores-or-make-them-work-harder The rise of digital channels continues, but the EY Future Consumer Index shows that there is still plenty of mileage in physical retail space. Tax 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 Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123823/tsb-could-be-sold-off-by-spanish-owner-banco-sabadell TSB currently operates around 175 bank branches across Britain. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123774/millions-of-nationwide-customers-to-wake-up-to-amppound100-bonus-payments Bonus payments to enter millions of bank accounts within days Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123779/groupe-bpce-to-acquire-75-stake-in-portugalamprsquos-novobanco-for-ampeuro64bn The deal forms part of BPCE's VISION 2030 strategic plan, designed to expand its operations in France, Europe, and beyond. 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 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 News Team Wednesday, June 04, 2025 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123542/schroders-publishes-first-group-nature-report The report follows the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Disclosures issued in 2023. Planet SOS