Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:48:58 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP KBC Asset Management Honored at the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128605/kbc-asset-management-honored-at-the-2026-global-banking-ampamp-finance-review-awards The award for Best Sustainable & ESG Wealth Manager Belgium 2026 reaffirms KBC Asset Management’s position at the forefront of responsible investment practices and sustainable wealth creation. Wealth and Asset Management Vontobel warns that Switzerland must avoid ‘over-regulation’ News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128608/vontobel-warns-that-switzerland-must-avoid-amplsquoover-regulationamprsquo Co-CEO of Swiss financial group says country should preserve its competitiveness in the wake of Credit Suisse’s collapse Wealth and Asset Management Carson Group takes over ZeroCelsius Wealth Studio News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128612/carson-group-takes-over-zerocelsius-wealth-studio ZeroCelsius, which manages about $134m in assets, has been led by managing partner and wealth advisor Ross Gott. Wealth and Asset Management Bank of Cyprus Wins Best Private Bank Cyprus 2026 at the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128614/bank-of-cyprus-wins-best-private-bank-cyprus-2026-at-the-2026-global-banking-ampamp-finance-review-awards This recognition highlights the bank’s outstanding performance in private banking, its commitment to delivering personalised wealth management services, and its continued leadership within Cyprus’s financial services sector. Wealth and Asset Management UBS publishes 2025 Annual Report News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128621/ubs-publishes-2025-annual-report The report outlines UBS’s strategy, business performance, governance and compensation, as well as its risk and capital management. Wealth and Asset Management Treading the boards: The market stage and the drama of diversification News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128622/treading-the-boards-the-market-stage-and-the-drama-of-diversification Gold and ‘liquid alternatives’ typically behave differently to traditional asset types and could offer support against market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties. Wealth and Asset Management Track to the Future with Lansdowne Partners’ Hamilton: ‘The tide could be turning towards real assets’ News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128577/track-to-the-future-with-lansdowne-partnersamprsquo-hamilton-amplsquothe-tide-could-be-turning-towards-real-assetsamprsquo The head of UK wealth sales discusses the pressure on fees and how life’s challenges can put everything into perspective Wealth and Asset Management Söderberg & Partners invests in three UK advice firms News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128579/sampoumlderberg-ampamp-partners-invests-in-three-uk-advice-firms MoneyWeb Financial Advisers manages around £300m in assets for more than 600 private clients and 50 corporate clients. Wealth and Asset Management Barclays and NatWest highlighted in a deep dive into European lenders News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128587/barclays-and-natwest-highlighted-in-a-deep-dive-into-european-lenders NatWest Group also holds a 'buy' rating with a target price of 780p, while Lloyds Banking Group is rated 'neutral' with a target of 108p and HSBC is rated neutral with a target of 1,404p. Wealth and Asset Management Information on Leonteq's shareholder base News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128588/information-on-leonteqamp039s-shareholder-base The transaction is subject to customary approvals by the relevant supervisory authorities and is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2026 at the latest. Wealth and Asset Management Sun Life Adds Veteran Asset Management Leader Marcia Moffat to Board News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128604/sun-life-adds-veteran-asset-management-leader-marcia-moffat-to-board Moffat’s three-decade career includes senior leadership roles at BlackRock Asset Management Canada and Royal Bank of Canada, as well as experience as a corporate securities lawyer in New York and Paris. Executive Moves Ex-Citigroup dealmaker Lamb re-joins Barclays as chair of FIG News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128610/ex-citigroup-dealmaker-lamb-re-joins-barclays-as-chair-of-fig Barclays has re-hired a top insurance dealmaker to bolster its Emea FIG team Executive Moves Canaccord Wealth boosts IFA Team with Chief Distribution Officer appointment News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128611/canaccord-wealth-boosts-ifa-team-with-chief-distribution-officer-appointment Antony Champion joins as Chief Distribution Officer Executive Moves Charles Russell Speechlys Strengthens Swiss Tax Capabilities with Appointment of Frédéric Ney in Geneva News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128613/charles-russell-speechlys-strengthens-swiss-tax-capabilities-with-appointment-of-frampeacutedampeacuteric-ney-in-geneva He advises UHNW families on cross-border planning and brings corporate tax experience across reorganisations and M&A, financing structures and incentive plans. Executive Moves Zennor hires Baillie Gifford Senior Executive as first CEO News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128623/zennor-hires-baillie-gifford-senior-executive-as-first-ceo The appointment comes with Zennor cementing its position as a leading specialist investment boutique. Executive Moves Two new Directors join PFS Board News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128625/two-new-directors-join-pfs-board Ian Callaghan’s term of office as a Director of the PFS has also been extended for a further year. Executive Moves Nomura appoints sustainable equities head News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128578/nomura-appoints-sustainable-equities-head Henderson will be based in London and report into Richard Kruse, managing director and head of global equities for Nomura Asset Management UK. Executive Moves Gerald Podobnik appointed Global Co-Head of the Corporate Bank News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128589/gerald-podobnik-appointed-global-co-head-of-the-corporate-bank He will replace Ole Matthiessen who is leaving the bank to pursue other opportunities. Executive Moves Nuveen expands role of Swiss wealth boss after departure News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128596/nuveen-expands-role-of-swiss-wealth-boss-after-departure The asset manager promotes Michele Perone to head of wealth Switzerland and Southern Europe and Christina Volkmann to head of DACH. Executive Moves Panattoni UK makes flurry of senior appointments News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128599/panattoni-uk-makes-flurry-of-senior-appointments On the development front, Alex Selwood has joined the firm as associate director from CBRE. Executive Moves Swiss vote places right to use cash in country’s constitution News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128609/swiss-vote-places-right-to-use-cash-in-countryamprsquos-constitution Switzerland joins Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia as European countries looking to make it a right to hold cold, hard cash. Legal, Regulation & Compliance BCS Investors Have Opportunity to Join Barclays PLC Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128620/bcs-investors-have-opportunity-to-join-barclays-plc-fraud-investigation-with-the-schall-law-firm Based on this news, Barclays ADSs fell significantly in the next several trading sessions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The future of the Appointed Representatives regime: HM Treasury consults on a new regulatory framework News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128585/the-future-of-the-appointed-representatives-regime-hm-treasury-consults-on-a-new-regulatory-framework HMT’s proposals form part of the Government’s wider regulatory reform agenda and are promoted aimed at supporting growth through transparent and proportionate regulation, that promotes competition and innovation in financial services. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Euro area bank interest rate statistics: January 2026 News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128591/euro-area-bank-interest-rate-statistics-january-2026 The composite cost-of-borrowing indicator, which combines interest rates on all loans to corporations, showed no change in January 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Targeted report on Stablecoins and Unhosted Wallets - Peer-to-Peer Transactions News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128553/targeted-report-on-stablecoins-and-unhosted-wallets-peer-to-peer-transactions The report highlights how stablecoins' price stability, liquidity, and interoperability support legitimate use but also make them attractive for criminal misuse. Legal, Regulation & Compliance EIB Group and CDP boost partnership to drive investment and sustainable growth in Italy and beyond News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128556/eib-group-and-cdp-boost-partnership-to-drive-investment-and-sustainable-growth-in-italy-and-beyond A new Memorandum of Understanding has been signed that will accelerate strategic investments across Italy. Legal, Regulation & Compliance EU Legislation Roundup: February 2026 News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128565/eu-legislation-roundup-february-2026 Staying informed on EU-level law helps you manage risk, maintain compliance and remain competitive in a fast-moving regulatory environment. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA warns customers of HDH Investment Services Limited News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128566/fca-warns-customers-of-hdh-investment-services-limited We know this news may be worrying. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA fines John Wood Group PLC for issuing misleading statements News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128538/fca-fines-john-wood-group-plc-for-issuing-misleading-statements Following the poor performance of certain projects, Wood Group’s accounting judgements were inappropriately influenced by its desire to maintain previously stated financial results. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The President of the European Commission and the President of the Swiss Confederation sign a broad package of EU-Switzerland agreements News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128540/the-president-of-the-european-commission-and-the-president-of-the-swiss-confederation-sign-a-broad-package-of-eu-switzerland-agreements Additionally, it will ensure more consistent rules for individuals who live, work, or study across the EU-Swiss border. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Lloyds to sell customer data, cut IT costs to become “the UK’s biggest fintech” News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128592/lloyds-to-sell-customer-data-cut-it-costs-to-become-ampldquothe-ukamprsquos-biggest-fintechamprdquo Lloyds was under fire last month for using anonymised bank data of their employees to negotiate pay rises. FinTech OPBAS identifies areas where anti-money laundering supervisors can improve News Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128516/opbas-identifies-areas-where-anti-money-laundering-supervisors-can-improve OPBAS is concerned that for some PBSs, their dual role as both a membership organisation and a supervisor can hinder effective action. FinTech Bison Bank adopts Elliptic’s AI-powered analytics News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128448/bison-bank-adopts-ellipticamprsquos-ai-powered-analytics Additionally, Elliptic's copilot assistant automates data collection, fund flow analysis, participant identification, and provides an AI-generated risk summary. FinTech FCA names four firms to trial stablecoin use cases News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128452/fca-names-four-firms-to-trial-stablecoin-use-cases The participants in the regulatory sandbox, set to commence in Q1 2026, include Monee Financial Technologies, ReStabilise, VVTX, and UK challenger Revolut. FinTech Wealth managers back AI, but client trust is decreasing News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128403/wealth-managers-back-ai-but-client-trust-is-decreasing Despite this apparent decline in client trust, UK wealth managers remain confident in the potential for AI to support them in their roles. FinTech Iress targets large wealth firms after strong UK results News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128414/iress-targets-large-wealth-firms-after-strong-uk-results Group chief executive Andrew Russell said the results reflected a year of “disciplined execution” following the simplification of the business into a more focused wealth and trading software provider. FinTech Tech sector leads exodus of 6,000 business owners News Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128377/tech-sector-leads-exodus-of-6000-business-owners The analysis of filings at Companies House show that 5,940 business owners left the UK between January 2024 and January 2026. FinTech ECB Steps Up Scrutiny of European Banks’ AI Industry Exposure News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128382/ecb-steps-up-scrutiny-of-european-banksamprsquo-ai-industry-exposure In parallel, the regulator is running targeted workshops to identify how banks are using generative AI. FinTech Bankdata selects Amundi Technology’s ALTO for its modular API based Wealth & Distribution Solution News Team Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128385/bankdata-selects-amundi-technologyamprsquos-alto-for-its-modular-api-based-wealth-ampamp-distribution-solution Its platform portfolio covers mobile and online banking, card and payments solutions, and capital markets trading systems, and serves one third of Denmark’s population with its service. FinTech Starling Bank’s SaaS business expands to fourth country News Aggregation Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128362/starling-bankamprsquos-saas-business-expands-to-fourth-country Engine by Starling is one of the company's fastest-growing revenue drivers FinTech HANetf launches “Europe’s first” pure-play drones Ucits ETF News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128615/hanetf-launches-ampldquoeuropeamprsquos-firstamprdquo-pure-play-drones-ucits-etf The ETF has a total expense ratio of 0.69% and is listed on Xetra and Borsa Italiana, with a London Stock Exchange listing expected to follow. Alternative Investments Schroders Greencoat launches green digital infrastructure platform News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128626/schroders-greencoat-launches-green-digital-infrastructure-platform The investment marks the firm’s entry into green digital infrastructure and centres on a site in Drogheda, County Louth, with planning consent for a 36MW data centre. Alternative Investments One Group Solutions secures UK TCSP and ACSP licences News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128627/one-group-solutions-secures-uk-tcsp-and-acsp-licences The company said client feedback had informed its decision to expand into additional jurisdictions. Alternative Investments Royal London to share £199m with eligible customers News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128628/royal-london-to-share-amppound199m-with-eligible-customers Royal London financial results 2025 Alternative Investments Aviva plc 2025 results announcement News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128582/aviva-plc-2025-results-announcement Excellent performance with operating profits up 25% — extending multi-year track-record of delivery Alternative Investments Investcorp Announces Close of Second GP Staking Fund with $1.1 Billion in Commitments News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128583/investcorp-announces-close-of-second-gp-staking-fund-with-11-billion-in-commitments ISCP II received meaningful support from existing limited partners, with the majority of ISCP I investors increasing or maintaining their commitments. Alternative Investments House prices rise to all time high but mortgage outlook darkens on Iran‑driven volatility News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128593/house-prices-rise-to-all-time-high-but-mortgage-outlook-darkens-on-irandriven-volatility This shift makes it harder for households to judge when affordability will genuinely improve. Alternative Investments UK private capital diversity improves but senior gap persists News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128594/uk-private-capital-diversity-improves-but-senior-gap-persists Venture capital continues to outperform private equity in terms of female participation Alternative Investments Royal London: 80% of funds beat benchmarks News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128595/royal-london-80-of-funds-beat-benchmarks The results came as the group reported operating profit up 18% in 2025, reflecting momentum across several areas of the business, including pensions, protection and bulk purchase annuities. Alternative Investments Private Banker International’s parent company GlobalData moves to Main Market of LSE News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128598/private-banker-internationalamprsquos-parent-company-globaldata-moves-to-main-market-of-lse The move to the LSE's Main Market from the AIM reflects the scale and maturity achieved through GlobalData’s long-term strategy. Alternative Investments EIB Global pledges more than €1 billion in support of Mission 300 Goals News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128564/eib-global-pledges-more-than-ampeuro1-billion-in-support-of-mission-300-goals The financing will be implemented through EIB Global Investment Banking UniCredit renews the EDGE Certification across Europe, reconfirming the Global Status News Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128495/unicredit-renews-the-edge-certification-across-europe-reconfirming-the-global-status Together, these markets represent more than 80% of our people, making UniCredit the first and only pan‑European bank to be recertified at such scale and eligible for the prestigious EDGE Global Certification. Investment Banking London’s Allica Bank targets 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 after €131 million raise News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128435/londonamprsquos-allica-bank-targets-10-uk-smb-market-share-by-2028-after-ampeuro131-million-raise The round was raised with investements from Ventura Capital, GLG , Sona AM and existing investors TCV and Blue Owl. Investment Banking The massive increase in fraud targeting customers in recent years can be reversed, new figures from Danske Bank show News Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128424/the-massive-increase-in-fraud-targeting-customers-in-recent-years-can-be-reversed-new-figures-from-danske-bank-show Most people will likely recognize a similar text message from 2025, when Danes were repeatedly exposed to fraudulent messages, fake websites, and manipulative phone calls. Investment Banking Global Finance Names The World’s Best Investment Banks 2026 News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128317/global-finance-names-the-worldamprsquos-best-investment-banks-2026 This year, for the first time, Global Finance has chosen Sector Award Winners by Region where outstanding organizations deserved recognition Investment Banking Santander UK to redeem £450 million perpetual capital securities News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128319/santander-uk-to-redeem-amppound450-million-perpetual-capital-securities Any distributions previously cancelled in accordance with the securities’ terms will remain excluded from payment. Investment Banking Crédit Agricole CIB Pioneers Acceptance of Multi-currency Chinese Sovereign Bonds as Derivatives Collateral News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128177/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-pioneers-acceptance-of-multi-currency-chinese-sovereign-bonds-as-derivatives-collateral The initiative enables Crédit Agricole CIB to accept multi-currency (CNH, USD, and EUR) Chinese sovereign bonds custodied at Clearstream and Euroclear as eligible collateral for initial margin requirements. Investment Banking The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BBVA sign two agreements to boost green finance News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128187/the-european-investment-bank-eib-and-bbva-sign-two-agreements-to-boost-green-finance The first agreement is an EIB guarantee facility of up to EUR 380 million to support sustainable projects. Investment Banking Santander, global leader in export finance for fourth year running News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128188/santander-global-leader-in-export-finance-for-fourth-year-running The Group held on to the number one spot with a total volume of USD 18.2 billion and an international market share of 14.5%. Investment Banking French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.2-0.3% News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128195/french-central-bank-sees-first-quarter-growth-of-02-03 The Bank of France said industrial output strengthened again in January Investment Banking Why women retire with less and the proven ways to change the outcome News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128606/why-women-retire-with-less-and-the-proven-ways-to-change-the-outcome The most effective approach is lifelong: start early, review regularly, and adapt your plan as life evolves. Comment, Analysis & Research Self-employed women face pension planning gap News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128618/self-employed-women-face-pension-planning-gap The research also found maternity leave often leads to a pause in retirement saving. Comment, Analysis & Research Partners Group announces credit rating from Moody's Ratings News Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128624/partners-group-announces-credit-rating-from-moodyamp039s-ratings The investment grade ratings we have received from both agencies are a testament to the financial stability of our firm. Comment, Analysis & Research As Tax Year End Nears, Bestinvest’s Latest ‘Best Funds List’ Highlights the Top Fund Picks Favoured by its Research Specialists News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128580/as-tax-year-end-nears-bestinvestamprsquos-latest-amplsquobest-funds-listamprsquo-highlights-the-top-fund-picks-favoured-by-its-research-specialists Featuring 144 open-ended funds, Exchange Traded Products and investment trusts, the latest List is a valuable guide for DIY investors seeking inspiration for their tax-free allowances before the end of the financial year Comment, Analysis & Research Just 38% of UK adults have wills in place despite need for financial preparation News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128581/just-38-of-uk-adults-have-wills-in-place-despite-need-for-financial-preparation 74% of adults agree emotional preparation is important with 13% saying the topic feels too emotional or uncomfortable – this is particularly prevalent among younger age groups. Comment, Analysis & Research Capgemini and McDonald’s renew their strategic partnership with a global multi-year agreement focused on delivering modern, scalable platforms News Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128584/capgemini-and-mcdonaldamprsquos-renew-their-strategic-partnership-with-a-global-multi-year-agreement-focused-on-delivering-modern-scalable-platforms Through this agreement, Capgemini will continue to deliver engineering, deployment, and support services for select customer facing digital channels and restaurant technologies across McDonald’s global system. Comment, Analysis & Research Guernsey reinforces UK growth ties with TheCityUK News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128590/guernsey-reinforces-uk-growth-ties-with-thecityuk Mr Celic also attended the Guernsey launch of TheCityUK’s report with PwC Comment, Analysis & Research Something for everyone in Vistry's results as CEO and Chair steps down News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128555/something-for-everyone-in-vistryamp039s-results-as-ceo-and-chair-steps-down The year-to-date performance is quite remarkable, with the sales rate of 1.42x more than double that achieved at the start of last year. Comment, Analysis & Research BR becoming ‘too good to ignore’ ahead of IHT changes News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128558/br-becoming-amplsquotoo-good-to-ignoreamprsquo-ahead-of-iht-changes Research carried out by the Group has revealed that just under two thirds of advisers have reported using BR, ahead of protection (55%), to protect their client’s assets. Comment, Analysis & Research Swedish pensioners speak out: how scrapping the wealth tax reshaped their country News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128528/swedish-pensioners-speak-out-how-scrapping-the-wealth-tax-reshaped-their-country The shift did not happen overnight, and many point to these two decisions as the turning point. Comment, Analysis & Research Denmark’s wealth tax plan would be a disaster for startups News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128619/denmarkamprsquos-wealth-tax-plan-would-be-a-disaster-for-startups If Denmark introduces additional structural friction for founders, we would find it difficult to recommend other founders start companies there. Tax Tax fears hit HNW confidence as planning pressures mount News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128459/tax-fears-hit-hnw-confidence-as-planning-pressures-mount The findings suggest tax policy is now a central driver of wealth planning decisions for affluent clients. Tax Switzerland May Require More Tax Increases To Balance Budget News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128476/switzerland-may-require-more-tax-increases-to-balance-budget The Swiss Government earlier noted, "Without EP27, the federal Government would need to find ways to offset the unchecked growth in costs. Tax Tax fears hit HNW confidence as planning pressures mount News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128425/tax-fears-hit-hnw-confidence-as-planning-pressures-mount The findings suggest tax policy is now a central driver of wealth planning decisions for affluent clients. Tax US Tax on a UK Pension Lump Sum: Rates, Reporting, and Mitigation Strategies News Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128349/us-tax-on-a-uk-pension-lump-sum-rates-reporting-and-mitigation-strategies This risk is often more pronounced if no UK tax is withheld, in which case no foreign tax credit (FTC) may be available. Tax KPMG UK comments on today’s public finances data News Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128354/kpmg-uk-comments-on-todayamprsquos-public-finances-data “Weaker growth could chip away at Chancellor’s headroom” says Dennis Tatarkov, Senior Economist at KPMG UK Tax CGT tax take soars as higher rates and lower annual exemption bite News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128335/cgt-tax-take-soars-as-higher-rates-and-lower-annual-exemption-bite There is usually an annual uplift in CGT take in January, but this jump may be suggestive of post budget selling after Rachel Reeves opted not to make further changes. Tax Could you turbo-charge your pension before the tax-year end? News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128287/could-you-turbo-charge-your-pension-before-the-tax-year-end Pension tax relief remains a crucial benefit for the UK’s earners and savers, and the end of the tax year on 5 April forms a deadline for those looking to top up their retirement pots. Tax Thousands face inheritance tax crackdown as HMRC collects £246million in underpayments News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128233/thousands-face-inheritance-tax-crackdown-as-hmrc-collects-amppound246million-in-underpayments This multi-agency approach allows officials to verify property details and asset declarations against independent data sources. Tax Guide: How will HMRC tax digitisation impact freelancers? News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128206/guide-how-will-hmrc-tax-digitisation-impact-freelancers In April this year, the long-awaited Making Tax Digital for Income Tax scheme becomes a reality. In this guide, Arts Professional takes a look at what self-employed creative industry workers need to know. Tax Irish banks launch Zippay digital payment service to compete with Revolut News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128603/irish-banks-launch-zippay-digital-payment-service-to-compete-with-revolut Zippay is an in-app service offered through customers’ existing mobile banking apps and will begin rolling out on a phased basis to users from Tuesday Retail Banking CIBC Caribbean to discontinue Great Britian pound cheques and bank draft services News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128607/cibc-caribbean-to-discontinue-great-britian-pound-cheques-and-bank-draft-services Clients currently holding Great Britian pound cheques and bank drafts are strongly encouraged to present them at one of the bank’s branches for encashment or deposit them to an account before 31 March 2026 to ensure timely processing. Retail Banking AlbaCore and MUFJ launch infrastructure debt platform News Aggregation Team Friday, March 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128586/albacore-and-mufj-launch-infrastructure-debt-platform Platform will provide scalable and sustainable access to UK and European infrastructure debt through the future launch of investment grade and high yield investment strategies. Retail Banking Bank of England to Scenario Plan an AI Shock Amid Job Loss Fears News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128567/bank-of-england-to-scenario-plan-an-ai-shock-amid-job-loss-fears The UK central bank will also consider whether to incorporate the assessments into its broader banking stress tests Retail Banking Consumer investments priorities: strengthening trust, supporting investors News Team Wednesday, March 04, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128545/consumer-investments-priorities-strengthening-trust-supporting-investors Through all this, we recognise that the consumer investments landscape is changing – and we want to hear from firms. Retail Banking Lloyds moves account openings fully online – report News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128507/lloyds-moves-account-openings-fully-online-ampndash-report Staff will direct customers to use the bank’s digital platforms for the services. Retail Banking Santander and Mastercard complete Europe’s first live end-to-end payment executed by an AI agent News Team Tuesday, March 03, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128515/santander-and-mastercard-complete-europeamprsquos-first-live-end-to-end-payment-executed-by-an-ai-agent The transaction was processed through Santander’s live payments infrastructure to validate the end-to-end operational and control framework under real conditions. Retail Banking “People think it’s risky”: EM debt reassessed News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128468/ampldquopeople-think-itamprsquos-riskyamprdquo-em-debt-reassessed Perceived risk remains the biggest barrier to adoption, but data tell a different story. Retail Banking NatWest Group commits £8million for debt advice organisations to help support people in financial difficulty News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128432/natwest-group-commits-amppound8million-for-debt-advice-organisations-to-help-support-people-in-financial-difficulty The continuation of the bank’s over 20 years funding partnership with the UK debt advice providers will help to safeguard and extend the independent and free services they provide for millions of people struggling with debt and money worries annuall Retail Banking BBVA channels €134 billion in sustainable business in 2025 (+44 percent), a new annual record News Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128428/bbva-channels-ampeuro134-billion-in-sustainable-business-in-2025-44-percent-a-new-annual-record This figure marks an annual record for the financial institution, which aims to mobilize €700 billion between 2025 and 2029. Retail Banking Pension value to be put under the spotlight News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127553/pension-value-to-be-put-under-the-spotlight The proposals aim to make it clearer how pensions perform, what they cost and the quality of service. So that people can get good value, and so that poor performing schemes are pushed to improve. Pensions ESG considerations driving food and drink industry acquisitions News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions Schroders Greencoat eyes deal for scandal-hit solar operator – reports News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions Pensions allowance tax charges hit record high News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions Pensions industry fires back at Opperman criticism News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions XPS partners with Abrdn to launch DB pensions master trust News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions Pension providers call for personalised advice rules News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions Government authorises use of dormant pension assets to "change people's lives for the better" News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions €43bn pension fund cuts external fund exposure by half in two years News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions Pensions platform Guiide considers institutional funding News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions Investor climate concern high, but lack awareness of what funds are doing News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128181/investor-climate-concern-high-but-lack-awareness-of-what-funds-are-doing The desire to invest in a responsible and sustainable way from consumers is still very much present. Planet SOS Schroders Greencoat signs strategic MoU with leading battery maker CATL and Lochpine Capital on battery storage in Europe News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127982/schroders-greencoat-signs-strategic-mou-with-leading-battery-maker-catl-and-lochpine-capital-on-battery-storage-in-europe The collaboration seeks to leverage the parties’ collective expertise in green energy infrastructure and technology Planet SOS 5 must-watch sustainable investing trends for 2026 News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127809/5-must-watch-sustainable-investing-trends-for-2026 The year began with President Donald Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, an action he swiftly followed by revoking environmental subsidies and regulations. Planet SOS Gore Street Capital announces first close for energy storage fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127801/gore-street-capital-announces-first-close-for-energy-storage-fund The article 9 fund will focus on acquiring and managing battery storage projects with 80% minimum target exposure to EU member states. Planet SOS Investec arranges £80 million investment loan for office-led St. Pancras Campus News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127319/investec-arranges-amppound80-million-investment-loan-for-office-led-st-pancras-campus The new three-year facility refinances a development loan provided by Investec in 2021, following W.RE’s successful delivery of the scheme in 2024. Planet SOS Bridging the Gap: Aligning Insurance Portfolios with Sustainable Outcomes News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127091/bridging-the-gap-aligning-insurance-portfolios-with-sustainable-outcomes Recognising the importance of this challenge, Mercer are pleased to support Insurers For Purpose in producing a report on sustainability integration within the insurance sector. Planet SOS European Investment Fund pledges €70 million to Klima2, Alantra’s next Energy Transition growth fund News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126901/european-investment-fund-pledges-ampeuro70-million-to-klima2-alantraamprsquos-next-energy-transition-growth-fund The fund will leverage the Klima team’s extensive pan-European experience in energy investments and its network of sector and operational partners across the energy transition ecosystem. Planet SOS Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126875/europe-leads-pledging-effort-in-campaign-mobilising-ampeuro155-billion-for-clean-energy-in-africa The European Union led the pledging effort, with more than €15.1 billion. Planet SOS Investec sole MLA & bookrunner on £360m AMP Clean Energy debt for Asterion & NWF News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126792/investec-sole-mla-ampamp-bookrunner-on-amppound360m-amp-clean-energy-debt-for-asterion-ampamp-nwf AMP is a diversified distributed energy company with ~300MW of installed capacity in the UK across heat production, electricity production, and electricity storage. Planet SOS 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