Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 02:30:17 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Private markets in 2026: M&A and wealth to continue driving growth News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127427/private-markets-in-2026-mampampa-and-wealth-to-continue-driving-growth Private markets have taken a central role in global asset management and 2026 will see greater momentum behind the expansion of this market in the wealth space. Wealth and Asset Management Meeting the evolving needs of high net worth borrowers News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127437/meeting-the-evolving-needs-of-high-net-worth-borrowers Income streams can be diverse and often fluctuate year to year, from dividends, carried interest, rental income, or business profits. Wealth and Asset Management Portfolio managers of three GAM-managed special situations funds publish open letter on Yutaka Giken tender offer News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127412/portfolio-managers-of-three-gam-managed-special-situations-funds-publish-open-letter-on-yutaka-giken-tender-offer Albert Saporta and Randel Freeman call for full transparency on the fairness analysis and a materially improved price to protect minority shareholders Wealth and Asset Management UK Wealth Management Industry Report 2025: Investor Insight, Resident Savings and Investments, Digital Disruptors, Recent Deals News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127413/uk-wealth-management-industry-report-2025-investor-insight-resident-savings-and-investments-digital-disruptors-recent-deals The UK wealth market offers opportunities in retail savings and investments, with a focus on affluent segments holding significant liquid assets. Deposits remain key, growing steadily. Wealth and Asset Management The great partnership: why asset and wealth managers must act as one News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127403/the-great-partnership-why-asset-and-wealth-managers-must-act-as-one For decades, asset and wealth managers have co-existed separately. Wealth and Asset Management ING’s Leapfrog in Private Banking: Human Touch Meets Digital Empowerment News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127396/ingamprsquos-leapfrog-in-private-banking-human-touch-meets-digital-empowerment As private banking evolves in Europe, ING is carving out a distinctive approach that combines digital innovation with personal guidance. T Wealth and Asset Management High street banking giants vie for £2.5bn wealth manager Evelyn News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127397/high-street-banking-giants-vie-for-amppound25bn-wealth-manager-evelyn Barclays and NatWest are both through to the second round of an auction of Evelyn Partners, which manages nearly £64bn in assets, Sky News learns. Wealth and Asset Management Season's Greetings from Managers of Wealth News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127402/seasonamp039s-greetings-from-managers-of-wealth Happy New Year to all Wealth and Asset Management Will the US dollar dip further as America's rate advantage fades? News Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127386/will-the-us-dollar-dip-further-as-americaamp039s-rate-advantage-fades They justified the move by citing a modest recovery in Japan’s economy, a tight labor market, and high levels of corporate profits despite the impact of tariffs. Wealth and Asset Management MUFG sees risk of Swiss National Bank negative rates if Swiss franc stays strong News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127392/mufg-sees-risk-of-swiss-national-bank-negative-rates-if-swiss-franc-stays-strong MUFG analysts argue that persistent franc strength would increase pressure on the SNB to respond through a combination of renewed currency intervention and potentially reintroducing negative interest rates. Wealth and Asset Management Neil Lawrinson returns to Forvis Mazars as partner News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127440/neil-lawrinson-returns-to-forvis-mazars-as-partner His appointment underlines our ambition to continuously strengthen audit methodology and empower our teams to deliver exceptional quality. Executive Moves Grant Thornton strengthens UK leadership with 100 senior appointments over 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127423/grant-thornton-strengthens-uk-leadership-with-100-senior-appointments-over-2025 Grant Thornton significantly scaled its investment in talent and technology, including data and digital mindset training, and introduced industry-leading reward schemes such as its Employee Benefit Trust and exceptional bonus. Executive Moves UBS Executive Mike Dargan Appointed CEO of N26 to Lead Next Chapter of Growth News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127404/ubs-executive-mike-dargan-appointed-ceo-of-n26-to-lead-next-chapter-of-growth The appointment remains subject to regulatory approval by the German financial regulator, BaFin. Executive Moves Nordea Asset Management Appoints Kasper From Larsen as Portfolio Manager News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127395/nordea-asset-management-appoints-kasper-from-larsen-as-portfolio-manager The appointment reinforces Nordea’s climate transition capabilities at a time of rising institutional demand for credible, sector-driven transition strategies aligned with global climate frameworks. Executive Moves Alex Lawton Joins Clear Street’s UK Management Team News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127398/alex-lawton-joins-clear-streetamprsquos-uk-management-team Financial Markets & Infrastructure Veteran Joins Clear Street in the UK Executive Moves BNP Paribas promotes Lynagh and Jourdan in capital markets shake-up News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127399/bnp-paribas-promotes-lynagh-and-jourdan-in-capital-markets-shake-up The French lender has bumped up key London bankers into new roles Executive Moves Saturn hires Avenir co-founder as partner News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127390/saturn-hires-avenir-co-founder-as-partner In her new role, MacDonald will work with firms to embed Saturn’s AI solutions. Executive Moves MHA appoints banking director News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127361/mha-appoints-banking-director He brings more than 20 years’ experience in corporate and commercial banking, having held senior roles with major financial institutions including HSBC, Santander and Allied Irish Bank. Executive Moves Heligan Group appoints managing partner News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127362/heligan-group-appoints-managing-partner Prior to joining Heligan Group, he served as managing director at global risk intelligence firm Nodum Global, where he led investigations, due diligence and crisis response work across multiple jurisdictions. Executive Moves Change in LHV Group Audit Committee News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127366/change-in-lhv-group-audit-committee The mandate of the current committee member, Raivo Hein, will be recalled as of the same date. Executive Moves Supporting Weltix on Italy’s first tokenised structured note News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127430/supporting-weltix-on-italyamprsquos-first-tokenised-structured-note Simmons & Simmons has advised Weltix on Italy’s first structured note recorded on a public blockchain Legal, Regulation & Compliance Private equity firms escape enforcement action after FCA’s consolidation probe News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127442/private-equity-firms-escape-enforcement-action-after-fcaamprsquos-consolidation-probe The regulator did not ask buyout shops to sign any so-called attestations or block any takeover applications, FN can reveal Legal, Regulation & Compliance Italy revises golden power rules to try to end spat with EU News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127426/italy-revises-golden-power-rules-to-try-to-end-spat-with-eu The outcome could shape cross-border consolidation in Europe's fragmented banking sector. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB launches fast-track assessments for capital and securitisation News Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127416/ecb-launches-fast-track-assessments-for-capital-and-securitisation The faster processes will apply to standardised operations. Despite the faster process, all global standards and European regulation still apply in full. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Beware of unregulated holiday park investment schemes News Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127388/beware-of-unregulated-holiday-park-investment-schemes They may be unregulated collective investment schemes, where several investors invest their money. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA stops Verus Financial Services Limited from carrying out regulated activities and tightens asset restrictions News Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127389/fca-stops-verus-financial-services-limited-from-carrying-out-regulated-activities-and-tightens-asset-restrictions The action follows concerns that the firm has repeatedly breached an existing asset restriction, which prevented it from selling, transferring or diminishing its assets without our approval. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The future of money: a central bank perspective News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127367/the-future-of-money-a-central-bank-perspective Contribution by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, to a roundtable at Aspen Institute Italia Legal, Regulation & Compliance Eversheds Sutherland advises VIEVE on strategic investment to accelerate brand growth News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127384/eversheds-sutherland-advises-vieve-on-strategic-investment-to-accelerate-brand-growth The investment will fuel VIEVE’s next phase of growth, supporting expansion into new retail opportunities and international markets, including the US, and continued innovation in product development. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) shake-up and the quest for talent across the Atlantic News Aggregation Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127338/the-prudential-regulation-authority-pra-shake-up-and-the-quest-for-talent-across-the-atlantic The United Kingdom (U.K.) has chosen to rewrite a central part of its post-financial crisis settlement on banker pay. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB maintains its ‘wait and see’ position with another hold on interest rates News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127349/ecb-maintains-its-amplsquowait-and-seeamprsquo-position-with-another-hold-on-interest-rates While a rate cut cannot be entirely ruled out if inflation continues to surprise on the upside, any movement is likely to be minimal for the foreseeable future. Legal, Regulation & Compliance European Banking Job Cuts: The Stunning 200,000 Workforce Reduction as AI Takes Command News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127431/european-banking-job-cuts-the-stunning-200000-workforce-reduction-as-ai-takes-command The relentless push for operational efficiency, now supercharged by AI, is compelling institutions to shutter physical branches and automate core functions at an unprecedented scale. FinTech Cryptocurrency users must share details with HMRC in crackdown on tax evasion News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127432/cryptocurrency-users-must-share-details-with-hmrc-in-crackdown-on-tax-evasion Individuals who have sold crypto for a profit during the 2024-25 tax year may have reporting and tax obligations and be required to file a tax return before 31 January 2026. FinTech Family offices boost crypto exposure, but experts warn on volatility going into 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127420/family-offices-boost-crypto-exposure-but-experts-warn-on-volatility-going-into-2026 The fall in crypto prices in the fourth quarter has impacted sentiment among family offices FinTech Old meets new economy: AI boom to supercharge European banks' rally News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127421/old-meets-new-economy-ai-boom-to-supercharge-european-banksamp039-rally Banks have started to use AI to improve operational efficiency and fraud detection, as well as to reduce staff costs. FinTech Tikkie celebrates new record year and surpasses threshold of one billion payment requests News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127415/tikkie-celebrates-new-record-year-and-surpasses-threshold-of-one-billion-payment-requests Annual records have been broken once again, marking a notable milestone: one billion paid Tikkies since the app’s launch in 2016. FinTech UK Crypto Regulation in 2026: What New FCA and Bank of England Rules Mean for Circle and Tether News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127407/uk-crypto-regulation-in-2026-what-new-fca-and-bank-of-england-rules-mean-for-circle-and-tether The U.K.’s emerging regulatory framework consists of two components: the Bank of England’s proposed regime for systemic stablecoins and new legislation establishing crypto services as regulated financial activities. FinTech Amundi tokenises the first mutual fund to expand investor access News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127365/amundi-tokenises-the-first-mutual-fund-to-expand-investor-access The technology and infrastructure for the tokenisation of unit-linked funds, the digital wallets for investors, as well as the digital order platform for subscriptions and redemptions are provided by CACEIS. FinTech BBVA leads $30 million funding round in supply chain finance platform Olea News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127377/bbva-leads-30-million-funding-round-in-supply-chain-finance-platform-olea With this transaction, BBVA strengthens its role as a strategic partner and key driver of Olea’s growth. FinTech Hargreaves Lansdown signs multi-million pound technology deal with Keystone News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127380/hargreaves-lansdown-signs-multi-million-pound-technology-deal-with-keystone We see consistently compelling advocacy from our employer and employee clients based on the strength of our proposition FinTech Bybit goes live in the UK News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127381/bybit-goes-live-in-the-uk Bybit’s UK operations follow rigorous AML and KYC standards designed to enhance platform integrity FinTech State pension 'unaffordable' for future retirees but Britons refuse reform to DWP payment News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127435/state-pension-amp039unaffordableamp039-for-future-retirees-but-britons-refuse-reform-to-dwp-payment In contrast, 19 per cent of the 2,063 adults polled believe the state pension will remain affordable for future generations while 29 per cent do not know the benefit will or not. Alternative Investments Germany news: Household wealth reaches record €10 trillion News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127438/germany-news-household-wealth-reaches-record-ampeuro10-trillion German households are holding record levels of financial assets amid economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, the number of illegal border entries in Germany has decreased by over 50% in the past two years. DW has more. Alternative Investments ING Groep Stock Climbs Toward Multi?Year Highs as Rate Tailwinds Power Dutch Lender News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127417/ing-groep-stock-climbs-toward-multiyear-highs-as-rate-tailwinds-power-dutch-lender But can the Dutch banking giant keep outperforming as rate cuts loom? Alternative Investments UK pension funds eye stake in £4.5bn holiday giant Center Parcs News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127406/uk-pension-funds-eye-stake-in-amppound45bn-holiday-giant-center-parcs The GMPF, which is part of the Northern LGPS, is the UK's single-biggest biggest local government pension scheme, with well over £30bn under management and responsibility for the retirement savings of more than 430,000 members. Alternative Investments Rise in UK retail demand for private markets but some wealth managers still cautious News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127410/rise-in-uk-retail-demand-for-private-markets-but-some-wealth-managers-still-cautious The initiative to encourage individual investment into long-term, illiquid assets has been spearheaded by two vehicles – the UK’s Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) structure and its EU counterpart, European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs). Alternative Investments Utmost Group announce sale of BPA business to JAB Insurance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127385/utmost-group-announce-sale-of-bpa-business-to-jab-insurance This transaction encompasses the entire ULP business, representing more than £5bn in assets and 175 employees. Alternative Investments Alex Gaita: The psychology of money in uncertain times News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127387/alex-gaita-the-psychology-of-money-in-uncertain-times For many people, this has triggered understandable anxiety, but reacting emotionally can often do more harm than good. Alternative Investments Fidelity International receives top ranking from Fairer Finance for its customer experience News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 23, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127391/fidelity-international-receives-top-ranking-from-fairer-finance-for-its-customer-experience Fairer Finance’s rating is based on consumer polling, analysis of published Financial Ombudsman Service and Financial Conduct Authority data Alternative Investments Aviva extend TCS partnership for life policy management News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127363/aviva-extend-tcs-partnership-for-life-policy-management Diligenta has migrated policies to its advanced digital platform, TCS BaNCSTM, which supports conversational interface to guide users through business journeys. Alternative Investments Guernsey Financial Services Commission charts future for finance sector through digital and sustainable growth News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127374/guernsey-financial-services-commission-charts-future-for-finance-sector-through-digital-and-sustainable-growth The Director General emphasised Guernsey’s ambition to remain one of Europe’s most supportive jurisdictions for innovation in digital finance. Alternative Investments Can Barclays shares do it all over again in 2026? News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127434/can-barclays-shares-do-it-all-over-again-in-2026 This high interest rate was then maintained for another year. Investment Banking Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127441/intesa-sanpaolo-strengthens-its-focus-on-the-middle-east-imi-cib-solidifies-its-role-as-a-strategic-partner-in-the-gulf-region These activities are further complemented by advisory and interest rate hedging operations. Investment Banking Investment banks expect UK borrowing costs to fall further in 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127309/investment-banks-expect-uk-borrowing-costs-to-fall-further-in-2026 Gilts will outshine global peers, helped by BoE rate cuts, Wall Street lenders predict Investment Banking UniCredit Unpacked: onemarkets surpasses €1bn AUM in Greece – a major milestone in our Alpha Bank partnership News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127279/unicredit-unpacked-onemarkets-surpasses-ampeuro1bn-aum-in-greece-ampndash-a-major-milestone-in-our-alpha-bank-partnership This achievement reflects the strength of our partnership with Alpha Bank and the power of UniCredit’s product factories to deliver value in high-growth markets. Investment Banking Two out of three entrepreneurs want to stop within 10 years, but business succession falters News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127071/two-out-of-three-entrepreneurs-want-to-stop-within-10-years-but-business-succession-falters This is evident from the Sector Forecasts 2026-2027 published today by ABN AMRO. Investment Banking A Strengthened Cross-Border Alliance: UniCredit and Alpha Bank Advance Joint Agenda News Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126939/a-strengthened-cross-border-alliance-unicredit-and-alpha-bank-advance-joint-agenda Both organizations reaffirmed their shared ambition to shape one of the most effective and comprehensive cross-border banking collaborations in Europe. Investment Banking ING Bank Śląski takes full control of Goldman Sachs TFI by acquiring remaining 55% stake News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126785/ing-bank-%C5%9Bl%C4%85ski-takes-full-control-of-goldman-sachs-tfi-by-acquiring-remaining-55-stake ING Bank Śląski holds the current 45% of Goldman Sachs TFI since 2019 Investment Banking Scaling the Global Hausbank: Deutsche Bank launches new phase of growth and value creation News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126733/scaling-the-global-hausbank-deutsche-bank-launches-new-phase-of-growth-and-value-creation Deutsche Bank’s goal is to tap significant further growth potential, building on its position as the trusted partner for clients in a changing environment. Investment Banking Putin greenlights Citi’s Russia exit as part of bank's worldwide reorganization News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126667/putin-greenlights-citiamprsquos-russia-exit-as-part-of-bankamp039s-worldwide-reorganization Earlier Wednesday, Citigroup confirmed the approval from the Russia Presidential Office for the potential sale. Investment Banking Danske Vækstkapital IV kicks off: DKK 1.7 billion raised for investments in start-ups and growth companies News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126517/danske-vampaeligkstkapital-iv-kicks-off-dkk-17-billion-raised-for-investments-in-start-ups-and-growth-companies The first investments are expected to be closed in the near future, and additional capital will be raised over the next 12 months. Investment Banking Lloyds Banking Group: How a 250-Year-Old Giant Is Rebuilding as a Digital-First Bank News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127428/lloyds-banking-group-how-a-250-year-old-giant-is-rebuilding-as-a-digital-first-bank Lloyds Banking Group is not the kind of brand that usually makes tech headlines. It is a UK high-street staple, better known for mortgages and branch queues than agile engineering sprints. Comment, Analysis & Research My fund picks for 2026 News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127433/my-fund-picks-for-2026 There’s a lot of overlap between these lists, which is not surprising. Comment, Analysis & Research UBS Group AG: How a Global Wealth Engine Is Re?Architecting Big-Bank Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127436/ubs-group-ag-how-a-global-wealth-engine-is-rearchitecting-big-bank-banking It is a tightly orchestrated platform of wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and retail banking services wrapped in one global brand. Comment, Analysis & Research AI could put 200,000 European banking jobs at risk by 2030, analysts warn News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127439/ai-could-put-200000-european-banking-jobs-at-risk-by-2030-analysts-warn The analysis looked at 35 leading banks employing more than two million people across the region. Comment, Analysis & Research What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2026 News Team Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127419/what-lies-ahead-for-switzerland-an-economic-outlook-for-2026 Next year the Swiss economy will face downward pressure from weaker domestic demand and ongoing uncertainty related to US import tariffs. Comment, Analysis & Research Brits missing out on important money conversations News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127422/brits-missing-out-on-important-money-conversations Despite their willingness to talk money, 31% of Gen Z and 28% of Millennials feel uncertain about managing their money. Comment, Analysis & Research How European Banks Actually Made Money in 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127424/how-european-banks-actually-made-money-in-2025 This analysis forms part of our ongoing coverage of the European banking sector, which tracks how lenders across the continent are adapting to a new financial environment. Comment, Analysis & Research Former Russian banking billionaire says an Instagram post cost him $9 billion: His company was sold for 3% of its value in ‘hostage’ situation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127414/former-russian-banking-billionaire-says-an-instagram-post-cost-him-9-billion-his-company-was-sold-for-3-of-its-value-in-amplsquohostageamprsquo-situation He described the episode as a “hostage” situation that shows how dissenting billionaires are brought to heel in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.​ Comment, Analysis & Research ING survey: 25 percent of executives certain AI will replace jobs News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127364/ing-survey-25-percent-of-executives-certain-ai-will-replace-jobs The IT department is expected to be most affected, followed by R&D and sales. Comment, Analysis & Research Billionaire Tory Donor Mohamed Mansour Adds to UK Wealth Exits News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127369/billionaire-tory-donor-mohamed-mansour-adds-to-uk-wealth-exits The 77 year-old billionaire, who gave £5 million ($6.7 million) to the Conservatives in 2023 after becoming the political party’s senior treasurer, previously lived in Britain since at least 2016, documents filed at Companies House show. Comment, Analysis & Research It’s Official: Italy Raises Its Flat Tax to €300,000 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127429/itamprsquos-official-italy-raises-its-flat-tax-to-ampeuro300000 Marco Mesina breaks down Italy's new €300,000 flat tax and why ultra-z Tax What UK expats need to know about tax post-Autumn Budget News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127405/what-uk-expats-need-to-know-about-tax-post-autumn-budget People who work abroad need to be aware of what constitutes a non-resident. Tax State pensioners face 'two-tier' income tax rule from HMRC next year News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127409/state-pensioners-face-amp039two-tieramp039-income-tax-rule-from-hmrc-next-year A two-tier system has been mooted for retirees solely on new state pension and those on private schemes. Tax Tax receipts provide little Christmas cheer for households but IHT tax take does slow News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127348/tax-receipts-provide-little-christmas-cheer-for-households-but-iht-tax-take-does-slow These figures will certainly bring some Christmas cheer to the Treasury even if it represents a nation paying ever more tax. Tax Old Mill proud to be part of Kinbrook Group’s national ranking News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127225/old-mill-proud-to-be-part-of-kinbrook-groupamprsquos-national-ranking This national recognition reflects the strength and momentum of the Group as it brings together a growing network of high-performing firms delivering expert accountancy, wealth management, financial planning, legal, and advisory services across the UK. Tax HSBC to pay about $300 million to settle French tax probe, Bloomberg News reports News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127173/hsbc-to-pay-about-300-million-to-settle-french-tax-probe-bloomberg-news-reports HSBC, in October, said it ​had made a $300 million provision against the investigations. Tax How you can beat the 60% tax trap News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127161/how-you-can-beat-the-60-tax-trap Believe it or not, there can be a downside to having income of £100,000 or more – a 60% tax bill. As an increasing number of people get caught in the 60% tax trap, we outline some simple steps to help you avoid it. Tax HNWIs have no written record of what they have gifted to loved ones complicating IHT News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127162/hnwis-have-no-written-record-of-what-they-have-gifted-to-loved-ones-complicating-iht This is a smart way to manage inheritance tax (IHT), but only if the right records are kept and put in writing. Tax Autumn Budget 2025 deep dive: What Rachel Reeves’ tax reforms mean for private wealth and high-value property News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127065/autumn-budget-2025-deep-dive-what-rachel-reevesamprsquo-tax-reforms-mean-for-private-wealth-and-high-value-property Her point is hard to dispute. One of the most eye-catching measures is probably the so-called Mansion Tax, an annual council tax surcharge of at least £2,500 on properties valued above £2 million. Tax Over £1 million in investments? What the Budget means for your finances News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127066/over-amppound1-million-in-investments-what-the-budget-means-for-your-finances The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget continues a now well-established trend, reinforcing what we’ve seen in recent years. Tax NatWest issues major announcement for customers who are social renters News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127408/natwest-issues-major-announcement-for-customers-who-are-social-renters The bank has announced the expansion of its ringfenced social rent loan fund Retail Banking CaixaBank evolves its sponsorship activations through intergenerational bonds and football clubs News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127411/caixabank-evolves-its-sponsorship-activations-through-intergenerational-bonds-and-football-clubs As the official bank of the participating clubs, CaixaBank wants to honour these loyal families by offering them the chance to enjoy unforgettable experiences alongside their teams. Retail Banking Crédit Agricole named best bank in France for the 3rd year running News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127401/crampeacutedit-agricole-named-best-bank-in-france-for-the-3rd-year-running The jury was impressed by several of the initiatives selected to illustrate Crédit Agricole’s model and its commitment to continuously providing its customers with better support and addressing societal challenges. Retail Banking Atom Bank completes largest Scottish deal News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127333/atom-bank-completes-largest-scottish-deal Both properties are high-quality office facilities, multi-storey and with occupants ranging from professional firms to national PLCs. Retail Banking Generali and France's BPCE scrap plans to merge asset management units News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127223/generali-and-franceamp039s-bpce-scrap-plans-to-merge-asset-management-units Generali in January signed a non-binding accord with BPCE to combine their asset management units - Generali Investment Holding and Natixis Investment Managers - and create Europe's largest asset manager by revenue. Retail Banking StreamBank unveils simplified bridging product range News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127224/streambank-unveils-simplified-bridging-product-range Loans are available from £100,000 to £3 million, with options for both FCA regulated and unregulated cases. Retail Banking NatWest Group joins finance firms to launch UK Retail Investment Campaign News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127186/natwest-group-joins-finance-firms-to-launch-uk-retail-investment-campaign The industry-wide campaign is supported by His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), with the Investment Association (IA) acting as Secretariat. Retail Banking Lloyds completes its first India–UK digital Letter of Credit on WaveBL News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127072/lloyds-completes-its-first-indiaampndashuk-digital-letter-of-credit-on-wavebl It was executed entirely through the WaveBL platform and demonstrates how digital trade is shifting from long processing cycles to almost real-time execution. Retail Banking NatWest signs four university partnerships to fuel UK entrepreneurial growth News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126968/natwest-signs-four-university-partnerships-to-fuel-uk-entrepreneurial-growth Universities of Oxford, Manchester, Brighton and York sign Entrepreneur partnerships with Britain’s biggest bank for business. Retail Banking Tietoevry Banking publishes insight report on card transformation for leading banks News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126749/tietoevry-banking-publishes-insight-report-on-card-transformation-for-leading-banks These are the four factors behind successful banking transformation Retail Banking 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 Northern Trust Supports AMF 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 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 ESG Economist - Natural gas remains an industrial lifeline News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126768/esg-economist-natural-gas-remains-an-industrial-lifeline In this analysis, we examine the largest sources of CO2 emissions in manufacturing, particularly from companies in energy-intensive industrial subsectors in the EU. Planet SOS EBRD backs cement leader in push for low-carbon future News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126786/ebrd-backs-cement-leader-in-push-for-low-carbon-future In 2024, the EBRD successfully provided a €25 million loan to finance investment in the decarbonisation of Çimsa’s plant in Eskişehir – the first time the EBRD had invested in the Turkish cement sector. Planet SOS Deutsche Bank sets new 2030 sustainable and transition finance target, and publishes its initial Transition Finance Framework News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126730/deutsche-bank-sets-new-2030-sustainable-and-transition-finance-target-and-publishes-its-initial-transition-finance-framework The bank underpinned its focus on nature-related solutions with a new nature transaction ambition. Planet SOS European Commission announces Sustainable Transport Investment Plan to advance low-and-no-carbon fuels News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126702/european-commission-announces-sustainable-transport-investment-plan-to-advance-low-and-no-carbon-fuels A key focus of the package is to support production of e-fuels, a pathway considered critical to decarbonising air and sea transport, but with no European projects yet achieving final investment decision. Planet SOS Integrating sustainability risks, a major challenge News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126585/integrating-sustainability-risks-a-major-challenge The insurance world was one of the first to integrate climate risk into its approaches. Planet SOS