http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:29:54 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79854/ubp-launches-new-frontier-market-strategy The fund aims to take advantage of the attractive return potential offered by investments in frontier markets, due to risk premiums overestimating default probabilities and underestimating recovery values as well as to the window of opportunity offered by Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79863/van-lanschot-kempen-postpones-2019-dividend-payment Van Lanschot Kempen aims to sustainably preserve and create wealth for its clients Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79829/gendered-financial-inequality-in-light-of-covid-19-comment-from-close-brothers Female workers are twice as likely to have less than £5,000 in workplace savings compared to their male Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79836/efg-to-nominate-board-of-directors-chair-and-two-members At this year’s Annual General Meeting, EFG’s Chair of the Board of Directors, John Williamson, has decided not to stand for re-election. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79843/millennials-drive-asset-managers-to-change-course-on-esg Some reports have suggested £5trn globally is expected to be handed down to the next generation over the next few years. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79844/covid-19-relaxation-of-directorsamp039-duties This is undoubtedly good news for directors who are having to respond to the fast moving challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79846/we-are-delighted-to-announced-we-have-been-nominated-at-the-2020-citywealth-brand-management-and-reputation-awards ZEDRA is focused on building a strong digital presence. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79848/shifting-ground-corporate-governance-for-real-estate-clients-in-light-of-covid-19 The preservation of value, as well as the safety of tenants and visitors, is coming into focus in the current climate. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79788/covid-19-special-spotlight-on-sectors The Nikko AM team has provided a brief outline of some of the issues that we see across the major sectors. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79800/swiss-bank-vontobel-plans-to-open-milan-office-eyes-business-after-epidemic Vontobel’s wealth management business for Italian clients, previously managed out of Zurich as well as from Italian-speaking Locarno and Lugano in Switzerland, will be handled by a larger team it wants to build up in Milan. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79853/clarus-capital-strengthens-team Senior banker Is leaving an independent asset manager to join Clarus Capital. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79825/seven-investment-management-senior-staffer-resurfaces-at-quilter He is a CFA charterholder and started his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79828/friedrich-graf-von-westphalen-hires-three-partner-team-to-launch-in-berlin German independent targets capital's start-up scene with fourth German office Executive Moves News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79847/banking-and-finance-and-funds-teams-welcome-senior-associate-promotions-in-luxembourg Before joining Ogier in 2019, Milan worked in the investment management team of another international law firm in Luxembourg. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79785/refinitiv-appoints-head-of-digital-solutions-for-wealth-management Charles Smith to lead ongoing digital transformation servicing wealth management firms and their advisors. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79792/mampampg-appoints-veteran-former-schroders-investment-boss-to-board M&G has appointed fund veteran Massimo Tosato to its board as a non-executive director and chair of subsidiary M&G Group Limited. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79793/troy-promotes-citywire-a-rated-research-boss-to-board The firm's head of research was made one of its nine directors on Monday. Executive Moves News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79746/global-business-service-provider-vistra-expands-support-to-private-equity These ongoing efforts show our commitment to providing a single-source solution in the private equity space, including the ability to support a growing need to outsource Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79751/heartwoodamp039s-amppound4bn-mps-architect-exits-after-decade Carter, who had led the firm's investment management operation since 2008, has left to pursue 'new challenges'. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79757/aj-bell-axes-bny-fund-from-buylist-as-clay-quits “We have removed the ‘buy’ rating from the fund and taken it out of our portfolios and off the favourite funds list.” Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79856/norton-rose-calls-on-staff-to-work-a-four-day-week UK law firm first to ask staff to cut back hours after taking similar action during financial crisis Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79860/ask-for-a-selfie-uk-financial-watchdog-eases-rules-in-pandemic Restrictions on non-essential travel affect a firm’s ability to make compulsory anti-money laundering checks on customers, but Woolard said firms can be flexible. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79861/uk-regulator-fines-kpmg-partner-for-audit-failures Whilst the Decision Notice does not question the truth or fairness of the company’s FY2016 financial statements, the breaches of Relevant Requirements related to the audit of items which were material to the consolidated income statement, albeit the Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79866/wills-and-lasting-powers-of-attorneys-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-by-dhana-sabanathan-partner-at-winckworth-sherwood Lasting Powers of Attorneys enable chosen individuals to step in and take action when someone loses capacity. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79810/devere-fined-by-malta-regulator Spokesperson says the advisory firm intends to appeal Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79811/hmrc-warns-returning-nhs-staff-to-ignore-tax-avoidance-schemes As promoters target those coming back to help fight the covid-19 outbreak Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79812/covid-19-lux-update-exceptional-measures-to-companies Any Luxembourg company may hold any general meeting without a physical meeting Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79813/denial-of-tax-deduction-on-interest-and-royalties Tax deductibility could be denied for parties in countries on the EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79816/covid-19-ireland-update-electronic-signatures-and-requirements-for-original-documents These measures have also impacted the ability to host physical board meetings, which disrupts a company's or fund's ability to conclude transactions and/or launch new products Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79818/covid-19-governance-proposed-changes-to-english-insolvency-law As ever with emergency legislation intended to respond to a particular crisis, the Government will wish to ensure that any legislation does not give rise to unintended consequences Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79824/iq-eq-unveils-its-innovative-investor-solutions-offering-video-powered-by-iq-eq-cosmos Data led decision making is as important as it is complex. FinTech News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79842/software-providers-crealogix-switzerland-and-fairgate-ag-join-forces-to-provide-comprehensive-support-to-clubs-and-associations To extend its reach to clubs and associations, CREALOGIX Switzerland is making its financial module available to Fairgate customers. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79845/investsuite-snaps-up-ampeuro2-million-to-grow-its-investment-tools-for-banks-and-brokers Financial institutions are accelerating their digital transformation of wealth management as a result of increased regulation, lower profitability and a challenging macro-economic climate, growing competition from new players and more demanding digital-na FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79802/the-popular-us-stock-trading-app-was-set-for-a-uk-launch-in-the-first-three-months-of-2020-but-has-pushed-back-the-date Wander Rutgers, Robinhood’s UK chief, told AltFi back then that the plan was to launch in the UK in Q1 of 2020. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79762/european-b2b-wealthtech-startup-investsuite-raises-ampeuro2-million Financial institutions are accelerating their digital transformation of wealth management as a result of increased regulation, lower profitability and a challenging macro-economic climate, growing competition from new players and more demanding digital-na FinTech News Team Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79693/in-self-isolation-try-these-free-online-courses-for-you-and-your-family ModPo is a fast-paced introduction to modern and contemporary poetry, with an emphasis on experimental verse, from Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman to the present. FinTech News Team Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79695/cybersecurity-tactics-for-the-coronavirus-pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has presented chief information security officers (CISOs) and their teams with two immediate priorities. FinTech News Team Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79660/apex-launches-digital-banking-platform-for-asset-management-community Launches in Ireland and the UK are set to follow shortly as the Group set its sights on a global rollout of the solution over 2020. FinTech News Team Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79625/avaloq-ventures-makes-initial-investment-and-partners-with-assetmax-to-offer-a-multi-custody-solution-for-banks Assetmax offers one of the most efficient and complete selections of custodian interfaces for the Swiss wealth management market. FinTech News Team Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79650/iress-opens-coronavirus-support-hub Visitors can access a range of guidance and tools including information on how to continue to support clients while working remotely FinTech News Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79855/markets-are-not-yet-pricing-the-severity-of-this-crisis-correctly-stephen-jones-kames-capital-cio The market is still not taking on board the second- and third-order impacts of the last six weeks’ worth of deterioration. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79865/loan-fund-volta-finance-cancels-dividend-as-debt-downgrades-bite The £114m Guernsey-domiciled debt fund described its move as an ‘appropriate and prudent action’. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79858/cash-trapped-in-property-funds-hits-amppound20bn-as-blackrock-ampamp-schroders-gate The judgement that it was impossible to accurately value the portfolios follows the suspension of a large number of competing property funds earlier in March. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79814/investors-reprice-property-equities-as-credit-market-risk-intensifies In the meantime, property companies’ market capitalisation fell from SEK 610 billion in the fourth quarter to SEK 423 billion, suggesting a shift from premium to discount. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79817/secondaries-playing-greater-role-in-private-equity-investing-in-europe Investors are attracted by the opportunity to diversify a variety of exposures Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79826/london-homes-worth-up-to-amppound22million-are-being-sold-via-virtual-tours-to-high-net-worth-buyers Buyers and sellers have also been urged to halt all property sales while the UK is on lockdown. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79830/deutsche-bank-inks-3bn-deal-for-cip-in-taiwan Deutsche Bank is also among 25 banks in the syndicate group of lenders to the project. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79835/investment-association-statistics-amp039are-a-reminder-of-the-benefits-of-diversification-at-any-stageamp039-ampndash-willis-owenamprsquos-lowcock The past month has tested that theory at times, but broadly still holds now thanks to governments’ attempts to reassure markets. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79850/jtc-acquires-leading-us-fund-administration-business-nes-financial The acquisition, which is subject to relevant regulatory approvals, represents a key part of JTC’s ongoing growth strategy Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79775/comment-beware-the-secondary-impacts-of-covid-19-for-the-insurance-sector This is because the significant decline in treasury yields are being more than offset by higher credit spreads. In summary balance sheets are robust. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79705/jefferies-group-cfo-dies-due-to-coronavirus-complications For over a dozen years, Peg has been our CFO and partner, and helped us build Jefferies from less than half its current size Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79590/banks-struggle-to-ride-to-the-rescue-in-europeamp039s-cash-crunch-battle Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank said on Monday they had received thousands of queries from mainly small and medium-sized business clients for the KfW credits. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79563/worldamprsquos-five-largest-banks-see-investment-banking-revenue-slide-to-261bn The banks take the role of underwriter, making sure that bonds or stocks are competitively priced and sold. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79439/barclays-warns-itamprsquos-very-unlikely-to-hit-profitability-goal Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. expects revenue growth to be “relatively muted” this year as the outbreak slams economies. United Overseas Bank Ltd. said its bad-loan costs may be greater than it initially estimated. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79340/royal-bank-of-scotland-howard-brownamp039s-switcher-to-rbs Marking his first return to the world of advertising, since he made a cameo in an advert for Hotels.com, to emphasise how easy it is to switch banks, RBS has got Brown to do so, in a public way. Investment Banking News Team Friday, March 13, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79280/societe-generale-availability-of-the-report-on-corporate-governance Availability of the report on corporate governance Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79297/natixis-shares-hit-on-h2o-losses-reports Owns 50.1% stake in beleaguered asset manager Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79210/coronavirus-layoffs-coming-soon-to-a-bank-near-you While ML's cuts were some of the most memorable of the Asian crisis, they weren't unique. In a reminder that smaller banks and boutiques can be more vulnerable to 'events' than large ones. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79091/goldman-sachs-warns-coronavirus-will-push-uk-into-recession Due to the outbreak of coronavirus the banks economists have outlined a range of responses which includes two cuts in interest rates by the Bank of England by May 2020. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79119/clydesdale-to-re-open-claims-on-failed-offshore-investment It was as a result of this initial review that many investors were told their claim would not be accepted. Investment Banking News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79831/ampquotthereamprsquos-a-huge-risk-that-some-financially-vulnerable-members-will-end-up-in-the-hands-of-pension-scammersampquot In addition, as a direct result of COVID-19, we would expect to see more schemes impose statutory reductions to transfer values to reflect their worsening funding position and protect their overall finances. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79837/march-market-report-how-the-world-has-changed-in-a-month Official infection rates in the US and Europe have now overtaken China and containment efforts through social distancing and quarantines are in effect in all major countries. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79849/it-teams-in-the-eye-of-the-storm-the-importance-of-remaining-calm When it comes to reassuring clients, we must first be able to demonstrate we are able to work remotely Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79777/is-business-as-usual-possible-for-advisers-working-from-home One firm says it is inevitable that covid-19 will ‘substantially slow down our business’ Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79786/willis-owen-reveals-the-best-ampamp-worst-sectors-and-funds-in-march-2020 March was a month to forget for most investors, with some of the worst falls seen for more than a decade. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79789/are-family-businesses-better-prepared-to-survive-during-economic-turmoil The trend towards low spending is typically explained by the fact that the family is footing the bill of an expenditure. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79736/investment-banking-a-problem-child-for-ubs-and-credit-suisse The unit is said to have earned around $ 120 million for the bank last year from trading speculative junk bonds, as Reuters wrote. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79744/amp039consumer-confidence-will-reach-record-lows-with-a-drastic-effectamp039-comment-on-uk-consumer-confidence-figures-from-close-brothers In the coming months we expect consumer confidence to reach record lows which could have a drastic further negative effect on demand and spending. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79748/global-investment-committee-outlook The near-infinite expansion of sovereign bond QE also is an incomparable shock to the system, almost like setting to maximum the electricity used to stimulate the brain of a comatose patient. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79750/banks-should-amplsquohang-heads-in-shameamprsquo-over-little-to-no-help-with-covid-19 One member said: “We haven’t had enough profit in the last three years as we are just about ticking over in a job I love.” Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79815/tackling-the-coronavirus-oecd-forum-on-tax-administration-publishes-actions-that-tax-administrations-are-currently-taking-to-support-taxpayers These include measures to address cash-flow concerns, difficulties in meeting reporting and payment deadlines and communication initiatives. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79753/putinamprsquos-tax-hikes-compound-pandemic-angst-for-wealth-managers Some advisers say buy now, while others warn of double bottom Tax News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79769/ireland-solving-the-dutch-vat-problem-for-clo-transactions Structuring options allow for bankruptcy remoteness. Tax News Team Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79673/world-tax-advisor-featuring-special-covid-19-section These measures, which vary in magnitude and scope, are intended to mitigate the economic and fiscal effects on businesses and individuals. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79615/wealthy-non-doms-saved-from-covid-19-tax-traps-as-hmrc-relaxes-its-rules Non-doms can now stay in Britain longer than normal before tax bills are triggered Tax News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79584/lebc-calls-upon-hmrc-to-extend-2019-20-tax-year-and-to-help-savers-in-wake-of-covid-19-crisis As with so many businesses, LEBC has closed its offices and switched its staff to home working. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79544/uk-expat-tax-bills-could-skyrocket-due-to-coronavirus-lockdown As non-residents hope ‘HMRC may be more lenient in its approach’ Tax News Team Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79447/covid-19-luxembourg-tax-administration-emergency-support-measures On 17 March 2020, the Luxembourg tax administration released a newsletter which details support measures for Luxembourg taxpayers who may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79398/italian-authorities-threaten-tax-evaders-with-big-data All actions are aimed at forcing tax evaders to reduce the volumes of tax evasion. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79399/why-the-uk-thinks-tech-giants-deserve-a-digital-tax There is a large consensus among lawmakers that tech titans can station their HQs to tilt taxes in their favor. Tax News Aggregation Team Sunday, March 29, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79694/citi-morgan-stanley-join-european-banks-in-pausing-job-cuts The need for steep cuts at European banks is more acute, where such measures are a major piece in their plans to restore lacklustre profitability or bolster shareholder payouts Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79574/the-future-of-retail-banking-trends-and-outlooks Challenger banks are still finding their business models and Open Banking services have hardly become mainstream yet. Retail Banking News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79561/uk-to-raise-contactless-card-payment-limit-to-45-pounds-in-april Consumers who need to spend more than 45 pounds will still be able to use chip & pin cards and contactless payments via mobile phone, which are not limited because they use biometric technologies to verify the presence of cardholders. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79401/metro-bank-faces-backlash-over-refusal-to-introduce-fraud-prevention-measure-designed-to-stop-people-losing-millions-to-bank-transfer-scams Confirmation of Payee is being rolled out over the next month by banks Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79313/defunct-bankamp039s-art-sells-for-almost-ampeuro65000 The first collection of artworks in the online sale owned by the National Irish Bank were sold by Whyte's auction house last December, and made €30,000. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 10, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79173/rbs-to-provide-extra-amppound350m-cash-help-to-small-firms-hit-buy-coronavirus Loan support will be added to additional help in Brexit impact fund Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79093/handelsbanken-chief-executive-heads-list-of-powerful-women-in-sweden The list has been published in connection with International Women's Day every year since then, and served as a barometer of the roles where women have succeeded in making it to the top. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79098/bnp-paribas-emits-governance-centered-esg-index BNP Paribas' involvement with ESG and their focus on G incentivizes companies' governance behavior and motivates them to put more emphasis on maintaining a risk-management strategy. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79065/rbs-switch-scheme-to-be-reformed Eleven small banks including Metro, Starling, Santander, Co-operative and TSB have signed up Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, March 02, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78954/banco-santandar-brasil-sells-superdigital-to-banco-santandar-spain This is yet another initiative that strengthens the Santander Brasil´s ecosystem, bringing even more synergy between the businesses, providing expansion of the portfolio of products and services with a focus on the continuous improvement of service Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79601/10-years-of-rising-state-pension-age 77,500 extra people are claiming the State Pension. Pensions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78493/lebc-reacts-to-proposed-pension-tax-break-cuts Their pensions will be largely dependent on investment returns. Pensions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 11, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78500/cross-border-pension-firm-enters-international-sipp-market James King, managing director of Trireme Pension Services (Malta), said: “In an increasingly complex environment for UK expats in particular, Trireme provides access to a quality Sipp. Pensions News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78222/pension-fund-threatens-to-sack-asset-managers-that-ignore-climate-crisis The Bristol-based organisation also criticised the sector as “not fit for purpose”, reports The Guardian. Pensions News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78057/folksam-klp-and-fpk-invest-via-nordic-forest-fundamprsquos-ampeuro500m-funding-round Folksam first invested €50m into the Silvestica Green Forest fund in 2017, while KLP invested €23.9m a year later. Pensions News Team Tuesday, January 21, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78052/fca-statement-on-assessing-suitability-review-2 The review is a key element of our wider strategy for the financial advice sector. Pensions News Team Friday, January 17, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77939/more-than-amppound285bn-languishes-in-swiss-pension-accounts deVere United Kingdom and deVere Switzerland, part of deVere Group which does business in more than 100 countries globally, say the trend has soared in the recent months. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 09, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77713/qrops-list-ampndash-january-1-2020 None of the remaining 26 financial centres hits triple figures, with Ireland trailing in third place with 68 QROPS, just ahead of Guernsey (66) and Jersey (65). Pensions News Team Tuesday, January 07, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/what-will-the-government-do-on-pensions-in-the-budget The manifesto promised simply to work on a sustainable long-term solution to the problem of providing social care by building cross-party consensus. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 02, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77530/pension-costs-hurt-cc-profits-as-aampampo-leadership-sees-pay-increases The firm’s pension deficit stood at £284m at the end of the financial year, slightly up on £283m the previous year Pensions News Team Tuesday, March 10, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79182/wealth-creators-post-brexit There are other aspects such as the Right to Property, which is not un-useful but the cases in which this has helped are slim. Brexit News Aggregation Team Friday, February 21, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78774/private-banking-insights-why-hnw-clients-fear-brexit Citywire’s Alex Foster chats with some of the sector's leading names about the challenges their clients face. Brexit News Aggregation Team Monday, February 17, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78638/how-will-the-eu-reshape-fund-managersamprsquo-regulations-after-brexit UK fund managers fear Brussels could shift goalposts and compromise third-country access Brexit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 12, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78529/brexit-further-complicates-us-eu-and-china-trade-relations Each side naturally likes to project itself as being in a strong position, but in fact all parties are feeling vulnerable Brexit News Team Thursday, January 30, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/78278/brexit-business-brief-the-uk-exits-20-quick-things-you-should-know The next edition will look at the EU and UK opening positions ahead of the trade negotiations. Brexit News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77927/ecbamprsquos-lagarde-says-sheamprsquoll-listen-to-citizens-pleads-for-unity We will try to talk in a language that everyone can understand. Brexit News Aggregation Team Friday, January 03, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77559/advisers-warned-of-new-no-deal-brexit-dangers Mr Brookes said the shock to trade relationships, legislative frameworks and logistical chains could have "painful short-term ramifications". Brexit News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 02, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77522/jersey-to-reforge-business-links-as-uk-prepares-to-renegotiate-free-trade-deals-brexit Once the UK leaves the EU, Jersey's approach to external trade will need to continue to adapt, and that is why Jersey is building capacity and investing resources in this field. Brexit News Aggregation Team Sunday, December 29, 2019 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77464/goldman-and-jpmorgan-tweak-repo-operations-to-limit-basel-impact Banks crucial to short-term lending market find fresh ways to trade it Brexit News Team Monday, December 23, 2019 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/77369/brexit-means-brexit-not-quiteamphellip Regardless of what shape Brexit will take, the UK is most likely to retain a pre-eminent status as a ‘go to’ destination for wealthy individuals and families Brexit News Aggregation Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79859/esg-engagement-in-private-equity-is-rising-survey The survey, now in its fifth year, aims to monitor the current level of engagement at both the General Partner (GP) and underlying portfolio company level. Planet SOS News Team Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79670/coronavirus-pandemic-will-drive-responsible-esg-investing-amplsquoskywardsamprsquo Mr Green comments: “The coronavirus pandemic will trigger a ‘skyward surge’ in sustainable, responsible and impactful investing over the next 12 months for three key reasons. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79669/fast-pandemic-response-could-tackle-climate-crisis Societies worldwide are changing overnight to meet the coronavirus threat. The climate crisis should match the rapid pandemic response. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79565/barclays-adds-esg-assessment-and-indicators-to-fundamental-research Fundamental Environmental, Social, Governance (“ESG”) Research will offer clients multi-dimensional analysis of ESG performance for companies under coverage, and assess how ESG attributes impact security pricing. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79392/covid-19-a-dress-rehearsal-for-the-climate-emergency Since it was first detected in December 2019, the virus has spread rapidly, having been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020, and is now characterised as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, March 12, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79257/world-water-day-2020-kbi-global-investors-highlights-7-water-investing-trends-for-decade-ahead Investors are increasingly shying away from carbon footprint heavy industries such as oil, gas and mining Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, March 10, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79194/esg-performance-analysis-supporting-sustainable-investing To meet client demand for sustainable investing, investment managers need insight into potential investments’ scores across various ESG criteria Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79144/the-budget-is-coming-up-will-we-see-a-uk-sovereign-green-bond With more governments around the world issuing green bonds, Maria Busca looks at whether HM Treasury will follow suit. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79145/what-is-the-european-green-deal-and-will-it-really-cost-ampeuro1tn Nearly every major aspect of the European economy will have to be overhauled, from energy generation to food consumption Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2020 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79153/vanguard-jpmorgan-named-by-campaigners-among-esg-amplsquolaggardsamprsquo Research will be valuable to investors ‘looking to ask tough questions of asset managers’, says top consultant Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79851/chancellor-strengthens-support-on-offer-for-business-as-first-government-backed-loans-reach-firms-in-need The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is today (Friday 3 April) taking further action to support firms affected by the coronavirus crisis by bolstering business interruption loans for small businesses and announcing a new scheme for larger companies. Covid-19 News Team Friday, April 03, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79862/covid-19-fca-proposes-temporary-financial-relief-for-impacted-customers The package is intended to complement measures already announced by the Government to support mortgage holders Covid-19 News Team Thursday, April 02, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79821/covid-19-fca-amp039dear-ceoamp039-letter-on-regulatory-approach The letter sets out the approach which the FCA will take to requests it receives from trade associations and/or individual firms for adaptations. Covid-19 News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79783/coronavirus-global-economy-could-be-in-recovery-mode-within-six-months-but-on-two-conditions Mr Green concludes: “The coming months will be extremely tough for many individuals, businesses and sectors, but there are also glimmers of hope that economic recovery might arrive relatively soon. Covid-19 News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79784/the-three-phases-of-investing-through-a-global-pandemic-jeremy-podger-fidelity New names have been added to the portfolio, including staples and healthcare companies, putting cash to work while maintaining a reasonably balanced profile. Covid-19 News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79787/the-coutts-guide-to-getting-through-lockdown But during this unprecedented period, we’re making available to all our clients – whether Silk cardholders or not Covid-19 News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79797/the-bull-and-bear-cases-for-the-stock-market Technology can help with this approach in the form of smart phone apps that enable live mapping of the virus Covid-19 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79803/donamprsquot-let-bad-news-faze-you-and-control-what-you-can Identify stress points such as inadequate income and reset of return expectations from different assets Covid-19 News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79804/coronavirus-surivial-guide-for-wealth-manager Sustaining investor confidence, client retention and business survival should be the immediate priority for wealth managers in this coronavirus world. Covid-19 News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2020 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/79808/standard-chartered-launches-us50m-covid-19-assistance-fund Through individual country and regional efforts, Standard Chartered has already donated US$1.85 million to COVID-19 relief efforts to date. Covid-19