Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:54:03 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP What’s the best way to transfer wealth to the next generation? News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129190/whatamprsquos-the-best-way-to-transfer-wealth-to-the-next-generation Stephen Jackson, Head of Coutts Family Office Wealth Planning, writes on the importance of nurturing responsibility and the purpose shared by generations as they pass on family wealth. Wealth and Asset Management Inside WTW’s ambitions for its £20bn wealth management business News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129205/inside-wtwamprsquos-ambitions-for-its-amppound20bn-wealth-management-business This became Alliance Witan in 2024 and is now part of the FTSE 100 Wealth and Asset Management Mattioli Woods strikes multi-asset fund deal with BlackRock News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129206/mattioli-woods-strikes-multi-asset-fund-deal-with-blackrock Adds to partnerships with J.P. Morgan Asset Management and T. Rowe Price Wealth and Asset Management Swiss court drops UBS from Mozambique tuna-bond money-laundering case News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129207/swiss-court-drops-ubs-from-mozambique-tuna-bond-money-laundering-case The court said UBS could not be held responsible for alleged misconduct connected to events that took place long before the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse. Wealth and Asset Management The great sector shake-up News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129208/the-great-sector-shake-up Shifts in market leadership so far in 2026 underscore the importance of staying focused on long‑term fundamentals. Wealth and Asset Management Private banking for a new generation: How millennials approach wealth in the UK News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129163/private-banking-for-a-new-generation-how-millennials-approach-wealth-in-the-uk From ESG integration to entrepreneurial liquidity, Brown Shipley explores the five key priorities redefining private banking for today’s digital-native wealth creators. Wealth and Asset Management Annual General Meeting of Julius Baer Group Ltd. News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129180/annual-general-meeting-of-julius-baer-group-ltd The members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Board were discharged for the 2025 financial year. Wealth and Asset Management York City FC and Titan Wealth extend multi-year partnership, with expanded support across the club News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129181/york-city-fc-and-titan-wealth-extend-multi-year-partnership-with-expanded-support-across-the-club The renewed agreement will see Titan Wealth continue as front-of-shirt sponsor for the men’s first team, alongside significant branding and activation across the club. Wealth and Asset Management Söderberg-backed Vintage completes £400m advice firm deal News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129133/sampoumlderberg-backed-vintage-completes-amppound400m-advice-firm-deal The deal brings together two independently focused advice firms with a shared emphasis on personalised, whole-of-market financial planning. Wealth and Asset Management Don't just do something, stand there! News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129134/donamp039t-just-do-something-stand-there When markets are uncertain, it may be tempting to make changes even when we know that we shouldn't mess with our established strategy. What are some good ideas to "scratch the itch" of action bias? Wealth and Asset Management PensExpert hires ex-Vontobel wealth planning chief News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129198/pensexpert-hires-ex-vontobel-wealth-planning-chief Markus Kumschick joins the pension and financial advisory group as head of the Zurich and Northwestern Switzerland region. Executive Moves Rothschild & Co appoints Grégoire Salignon as Head of Rothschild Martin Maurel News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129199/rothschild-ampamp-co-appoints-grampeacutegoire-salignon-as-head-of-rothschild-martin-maurel With effect from 12 April, he is responsible for all of our wealth management activities in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy, as well as in Monaco. Executive Moves Schroders enhances client focus with Head of Cross Border Financial Institutions News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129200/schroders-enhances-client-focus-with-head-of-cross-border-financial-institutions In this newly-created role, Guillaume will focus on strengthening strategic relationships, ensuring consistent engagement with the key decision-makers across relevant jurisdictions. Executive Moves Stefan Seiler is the new president of the employers' association for banks. News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129201/stefan-seiler-is-the-new-president-of-the-employersamp039-association-for-banks He is stepping down in connection with his decision to end his long and successful career in the financial industry in spring 2026. Executive Moves Santander boosts asset-based finance platform News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129202/santander-boosts-asset-based-finance-platform Granger joins from Flexam – Kartesia Asset Finance, where he was partner and head of investments. Executive Moves Kamila Horackova will become a new member of the PostFinance Board of Directors News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129204/kamila-horackova-will-become-a-new-member-of-the-postfinance-board-of-directors The new board member assumes her position with immediate effect and will chair the Risk Committee and serve on the Audit & Compliance Committee. Executive Moves GAM proposes new chair in board shake-up News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129197/gam-proposes-new-chair-in-board-shake-up The asset management group is set to replace three members of the board of directors at the annual general meeting next month. Executive Moves Julius Baer announces leadership update News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129191/julius-baer-announces-leadership-update Succession planning is underway, and her successor will be announced in due course. Executive Moves J Safra Sarasin taps Mirabaud for new portfolio manager News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129172/j-safra-sarasin-taps-mirabaud-for-new-portfolio-manager Lacarré Hadrien has joined the institutional hedge fund solutions team. Executive Moves Oakglen Wealth Planning announces new Financial Adviser News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129173/oakglen-wealth-planning-announces-new-financial-adviser His appointment reflects Oakglen Wealth Planning’s continued investment in experienced advisers Executive Moves UK government waters down pensions mandation powers News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129193/uk-government-waters-down-pensions-mandation-powers The amendment clarified that the power to mandate where pension schemes invest will be tied to the targets in the existing Mansion House Accord Legal, Regulation & Compliance Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129213/our-place-to-give-a-plan-for-growing-place-based-philanthropy How the government will work in partnership with philanthropists, local government, and civil society to address barriers and strengthen place-based philanthropy. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The EBA consults on major simplification of supervisory reporting to deliver a simpler, smarter and more proportionate framework News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129175/the-eba-consults-on-major-simplification-of-supervisory-reporting-to-deliver-a-simpler-smarter-and-more-proportionate-framework The proposals aim to reduce the reporting burden for EU banks while ensuring that supervisory authorities continue to receive the information they need to fulfil their supervisory responsibilities. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA imposes restrictions on Bazar Money Transfer Limited News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129139/fca-imposes-restrictions-on-bazar-money-transfer-limited Anyone who needs to send or receive money should use an alternative authorised or registered payment services firm. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129088/over-12-million-pensioners-to-receive-amppound575-state-pension-boost Over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday (6 April), as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by 4.8% under the Triple Lock guarantee. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Another freeze to the thresholds: auto-enrolment & pension impact News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129098/another-freeze-to-the-thresholds-auto-enrolment-ampamp-pension-impact The narrative highlighting government success stories seems thin on the ground these days. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA and Bank seek members for their Transaction and Post-trade Reporting Taskforce News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129106/fca-and-bank-seek-members-for-their-transaction-and-post-trade-reporting-taskforce The purpose of this taskforce is to inform the design of our long-term approach to harmonising transaction and post-trade reporting requirements. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The digital euro in a fragmenting world: ensuring Europe’s resilience and autonomy in payments News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129080/the-digital-euro-in-a-fragmenting-world-ensuring-europeamprsquos-resilience-and-autonomy-in-payments Public lecture by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at an event hosted by the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and Latvijas Banka Legal, Regulation & Compliance Macfarlanes advises Venn Partners on a strategic partnership with USS News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129041/macfarlanes-advises-venn-partners-on-a-strategic-partnership-with-uss Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Eurosystem sets out comprehensive strategy for future of European payments News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129049/eurosystem-sets-out-comprehensive-strategy-for-future-of-european-payments It complements the Eurosystem’s cash strategy and extends the Eurosystem’s retail payments strategy by covering wholesale, business-to-business and cross-border payments. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Crypto Finance, AMINA, and Incore Bank Complete Second-Phase Payment Infrastructure Pilot on Google Cloud Universal Ledger for Instant Account-to-Account Transfers News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129164/crypto-finance-amina-and-incore-bank-complete-second-phase-payment-infrastructure-pilot-on-google-cloud-universal-ledger-for-instant-account-to-account-transfers During this step of the pilot, Crypto Finance acted as Currency Operator, defining governance standards, onboarding criteria, and transaction rules, while Incore Bank and AMINA integrated the new capabilities directly into their regulated banking environm FinTech Beyond Basic ITAM: Navigating the Digital Economy with Intelligent Solutions News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129165/beyond-basic-itam-navigating-the-digital-economy-with-intelligent-solutions Intelligent automation expands on simpler forms of automation by integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation to handle more complex tasks. FinTech Celsion Bank AG launches as a fully licensed bank built for digital assets News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129171/celsion-bank-ag-launches-as-a-fully-licensed-bank-built-for-digital-assets The bank focuses on clients active in digital assets, including companies, asset managers, foundations, and other corporates with digital asset exposure. FinTech AI in the workplace 2026 UK: what employers need to know about the Business and Trade Committee inquiry News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129157/ai-in-the-workplace-2026-uk-what-employers-need-to-know-about-the-business-and-trade-committee-inquiry Its purpose is to understand the opportunities and costs of AI adoption and to assess whether current workplace protections are sufficient in a world where AI is becoming essential infrastructure. FinTech W1M enables secure, compliant collaboration across Microsoft 365 tenants News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129155/w1m-enables-secure-compliant-collaboration-across-microsoft-365-tenants The company achieved zero-downtime migration, reduced service desk requests, and strengthened governance, while creating a scalable blueprint for future acquisitions and AI adoption. FinTech Trustly tops 120m users globally as Pay by Bank adoption increases News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129158/trustly-tops-120m-users-globally-as-pay-by-bank-adoption-increases Meanwhile, in the United States, at least 100 million consumers have authorised a third party like Trustly to access their bank account data. FinTech FundsTech 2026: Cybersecurity, quantum computing and the future of asset management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129114/fundstech-2026-cybersecurity-quantum-computing-and-the-future-of-asset-management Security and efficiency considerations ahead of the next great wave of innovation FinTech UK government mulls proposal for standardised testing of AI in banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129131/uk-government-mulls-proposal-for-standardised-testing-of-ai-in-banking UK government mulls proposal for standardised testing of AI in banking FinTech Lloyds Banking Group and University of Glasgow Launch Four-Year Agentic AI Research Programme News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129083/lloyds-banking-group-and-university-of-glasgow-launch-four-year-agentic-ai-research-programme To gather rigorous empirical data, the partnership will implement a structured testing methodology. FinTech EY named a Leader in the IDC Worldwide Cloud-Native Core Banking Implementation Services MarketScape News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129068/ey-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-worldwide-cloud-native-core-banking-implementation-services-marketscape EY is honored to be recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape. FinTech Why CCI will push more funds into higher risk categories News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129203/why-cci-will-push-more-funds-into-higher-risk-categories The risk score will be familiar to asset managers and investors as the key summary risk measure for financial products, such as the SRRI for UCITS KIIDs and the SRI for PRIIPs KIDs. Alternative Investments How Asset Managers Benefit From Fund Servicing Becoming a Connected Ecosystem News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129192/how-asset-managers-benefit-from-fund-servicing-becoming-a-connected-ecosystem These managers also expect their service providers to match that level of focus on both innovation and simplification. Alternative Investments Royal London broadens income protection reach News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129194/royal-london-broadens-income-protection-reach Following a review of its proposition, Royal London has improved terms for more than 700 occupations. Alternative Investments Ninety One wins £1.1 billion Countrywide Assured mandate News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129209/ninety-one-wins-amppound11-billion-countrywide-assured-mandate The mandate puts Ninety One's multi-asset team in the spotlight as Chesnara absorbs new deals Alternative Investments UK state-backed fund Nest invests £450mn in US private credit News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129210/uk-state-backed-fund-nest-invests-amppound450mn-in-us-private-credit Workplace pension scheme targets 30% allocation to private markets by 2030 despite growing strains on asset class Alternative Investments Wellington Management expands liquid alternatives range with new Absolute Return Global Equity UCITS fund News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129211/wellington-management-expands-liquid-alternatives-range-with-new-absolute-return-global-equity-ucits-fund Daily dealing UCITS fund aims to deliver cash plus returns with low sensitivity to equity and bond markets while mitigating factor and market exposures. Alternative Investments What to expect from the European Central Bank amid oil crisis? News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129212/what-to-expect-from-the-european-central-bank-amid-oil-crisis The primary driver behind the shift is the persistence of high energy prices resulting from the regional war, which is beginning to seep into broader consumer costs. Alternative Investments T+1 is coming: why the funds industry must confront its biggest settlement challenge yet News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129167/t1-is-coming-why-the-funds-industry-must-confront-its-biggest-settlement-challenge-yet Preparation must come with a refreshed mindset when approaching the full settlement cycle Alternative Investments Spring fever in the real estate market: Prices are rising again, especially for single-family homes. News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129184/spring-fever-in-the-real-estate-market-prices-are-rising-again-especially-for-single-family-homes This is shown by the latest figures from the ImmoScout24 Purchase Index. Alternative Investments Equity funds see £1.44b outflows News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129186/equity-funds-see-amppound144b-outflows UK-focused equity funds registered the largest outflows in cash terms at £592m, up from £555m in February. Alternative Investments ABN AMRO launches Doorpakken: a growth platform for SMEs ready to scale News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129166/abn-amro-launches-doorpakken-a-growth-platform-for-smes-ready-to-scale In this early stage, the entrepreneur is closely involved in almost every aspect of the business. Investment Banking Aktia Bank Plc expands its distribution network in Europe through three new sales partnerships News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129168/aktia-bank-plc-expands-its-distribution-network-in-europe-through-three-new-sales-partnerships The new partners have a strong local presence and extensive experience in institutional sales. Investment Banking The Bank of France received nearly €13 billion following the repatriation of gold from the United States News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129086/the-bank-of-france-received-nearly-ampeuro13-billion-following-the-repatriation-of-gold-from-the-united-states While the bank ended 2024 with a loss of 7.7 billion euros, thanks to “gold” profits, 2025 closed with a surplus of 8.1 billion euros. Investment Banking Rebuilding Europe’s Financial Competitiveness in the Age of AI News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129071/rebuilding-europeamprsquos-financial-competitiveness-in-the-age-of-ai At Morgan Stanley’s European Financials Conference, executives discussed private credit scrutiny, AI adoption and how regulatory momentum and capital mobilization may reshape competitiveness. Investment Banking Morgan Stanley turns defensive on European banks, keeps faith with Barclays and Lloyds News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128900/morgan-stanley-turns-defensive-on-european-banks-keeps-faith-with-barclays-and-lloyds Spain and Ireland were highlighted as the biggest beneficiaries of the rate environment, given their sensitivity and economic resilience. Investment Banking Jefferies cut its London pay after profits rose 40% News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128773/jefferies-cut-its-london-pay-after-profits-rose-40 More impressively, its bottom-line income for the year reached £92m ($122m), a staggering 40% increase on the year before. Investment Banking World Corporate and Investment Banking Report News Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128735/world-corporate-and-investment-banking-report Navigate the great inflection point Investment Banking Crédit Agricole Ukraine announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Bank Lviv News Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128736/crampeacutedit-agricole-ukraine-announces-the-signing-of-an-agreement-to-acquire-bank-lviv This acquisition allows Crédit Agricole Ukraine to expand its presence in western Ukraine Investment Banking UniCredit to Launch Offer to Raise Commerzbank Stake Above 30% News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128750/unicredit-to-launch-offer-to-raise-commerzbank-stake-above-30 The Italian bank currently holds a stake of roughly 30% of Commerzbank, with around 26% through a direct stake and 4% held via financial contracts. Investment Banking Commerzbank tackles money laundering with Hawk AI tech News Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128677/commerzbank-tackles-money-laundering-with-hawk-ai-tech This partnership underscores Commerzbank's strategy of deploying AI purposefully for customer and market processes while adapting to specific regulatory requirements. Investment Banking How leaders can aim for success as private markets change the rules News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129189/how-leaders-can-aim-for-success-as-private-markets-change-the-rules As private capital moves into retail channels, liquidity design and operating resilience will determine scale and survival. Comment, Analysis & Research Bank of England Examines How Global Financial and Lending Strategies Impact UK Economy News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129195/bank-of-england-examines-how-global-financial-and-lending-strategies-impact-uk-economy The insights shared by the Bank of England explain that advances in big data, artificial intelligence and online platforms have sharply reduced the cost of changing prices. Comment, Analysis & Research Blevins Franks: Net closing in on undeclared assets News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129169/blevins-franks-net-closing-in-on-undeclared-assets Clients and their advisers are facing the strictest financial scrutiny seen in Blevins Franks’ 50-year history, writes head of wealth structuring David Morley Comment, Analysis & Research Italy Tightens Pension Controls Abroad While Dangling a 4% Tax for Returning Retirees News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129170/italy-tightens-pension-controls-abroad-while-dangling-a-4-tax-for-returning-retirees The 2025–2026 verification cycle signals tighter administrative scrutiny of Italy's €1.75 billion cross-border pension footprint. Comment, Analysis & Research Pension providers ‘need new ways to connect’ with younger savers News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129177/pension-providers-amplsquoneed-new-ways-to-connectamprsquo-with-younger-savers This, People’s Pension suggests, means traditional approaches are failing to resonate with those at the start of their savings journey. Comment, Analysis & Research Unite posts tougher quarter and disposals gather pace News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129178/unite-posts-tougher-quarter-and-disposals-gather-pace Operational challenges are also set to continue at Unite. Comment, Analysis & Research Majority of UK homeowners don’t understand what IP covers News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129187/majority-of-uk-homeowners-donamprsquot-understand-what-ip-covers With more than 4.3 million people now self-employed in the UK, this confusion risks excluding a substantial, and often more financially exposed, group from considering protection at all. Comment, Analysis & Research BNP Paribas has been accelerating its support to the defence sector in 2025, with an additional €6.5 billion in investments and €2 billion in financing News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129138/bnp-paribas-has-been-accelerating-its-support-to-the-defence-sector-in-2025-with-an-additional-ampeuro65-billion-in-investments-and-ampeuro2-billion-in-financing BNP Paribas delivered on the commitment it made in March 2025 to expand its support for the ecosystem of large-, mid- and small-cap companies working to strengthen our collective security. Comment, Analysis & Research Risk Warnings Review should allow industry to be more creative and engaging in disclosures News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129142/risk-warnings-review-should-allow-industry-to-be-more-creative-and-engaging-in-disclosures This is why the work of the Risk Warnings Review from the IA is so important. Comment, Analysis & Research UK weighs reviewing banks’ AI models – report News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129149/uk-weighs-reviewing-banksamprsquo-ai-models-ampndash-report The proposal aims to make sure algorithms developed in the US meet the necessary benchmark. Comment, Analysis & Research HS278 Temporary non-residents and Capital Gains Tax (2026) News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129136/hs278-temporary-non-residents-and-capital-gains-tax-2026 There can also be tax payable on certain income accruing during a period of temporary non-residence. Tax Tax rules for employment intermediaries News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129137/tax-rules-for-employment-intermediaries This Inbrief focuses on the employment intermediary or agency rules. Tax Three ways to boost your retirement income as the new tax year begins News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129123/three-ways-to-boost-your-retirement-income-as-the-new-tax-year-begins The annual allowance is the maximum you can contribute to your pension and still receive tax relief. Tax HMRC allowance to be slashed with six million UK households warned News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129069/hmrc-allowance-to-be-slashed-with-six-million-uk-households-warned Lubbock Fine Wealth Management data shows only 740,000 people out of 7.1 million savers who hold a cash ISA also have a stocks and shares ISA. Tax Andrew Tully: Pensions face a new tax reality News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129023/andrew-tully-pensions-face-a-new-tax-reality Where a member has multiple pension pots, as many do, each scheme can only pay the IHT due in respect of its own value. Tax Grant Thornton plans 30% graduate hiring boost News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129013/grant-thornton-plans-30-graduate-hiring-boost The private equity-backed accountancy firm bucks the trend with higher entry-level hiring Tax Inheritance tax climbs past the 2023/24 total and CGT soars News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128854/inheritance-tax-climbs-past-the-202324-total-and-cgt-soars The impact of higher borrowing costs and renewed volatility in energy markets will appear in future releases, not today’s data. Tax Pension IHT overhaul locked in as Finance Bill set to receive Royal Assent News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128812/pension-iht-overhaul-locked-in-as-finance-bill-set-to-receive-royal-assent These proposals mean the process at death is likely to become more complex, with delays also anticipated in payments to non-exempt beneficiaries. Tax Inheritance tax on pensions gets the final green light despite industry pushback News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128814/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-gets-the-final-green-light-despite-industry-pushback From April 2027, pensions will form part of someone’s estate for IHT purposes when they die Tax Cum-Ex: Deutsche Bank pays millions for two external funds News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128803/cum-ex-deutsche-bank-pays-millions-for-two-external-funds Deutsche Bank acted as a service provider for these funds and provided financing. Tax Why AI Agents Are the New Era of UK Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129196/why-ai-agents-are-the-new-era-of-uk-retail-banking With customers reaching for their mobile device long before visiting a branch, digital banking is no longer a differentiator – it is a baseline expectation. Retail Banking Total Payments opens Norwich office News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129182/total-payments-opens-norwich-office The business has built momentum by offering tailored payment solutions and transparent pricing, helping independent retailers and hospitality operators modernise their payment systems without being tied to a single provider. Retail Banking NatWest and Nationwide told to pay £600 over Isa transfer delay News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129188/natwest-and-nationwide-told-to-pay-amppound600-over-isa-transfer-delay Nationwide examined the complaint but did not uphold it, claiming the transfer failed on multiple occasions because Natwest abandoned the transfer request several times before it had a chance to complete it. Retail Banking Commerzbank reaffirms upside potential of existing business strategy News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129147/commerzbank-reaffirms-upside-potential-of-existing-business-strategy Commerzbank currently sees no basis for a mutually agreed value-accretive transaction after interactions with UniCredit. Retail Banking Jersey Barclays branch to close temporarily News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129087/jersey-barclays-branch-to-close-temporarily It said customers would still be able to use alternative ATMs, or get cash-back from "participating outlets" while the refurbishment work was ongoing. Retail Banking Gender pay gap widens at four of the UK’s biggest retail lenders News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129089/gender-pay-gap-widens-at-four-of-the-ukamprsquos-biggest-retail-lenders Campaigners warn that complex reporting structures may obscure the true scale of the problems as figures reveal women’s bonuses also lag behind those of men Retail Banking The UK’s late payment reform leaves a hidden leverage loophole News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129097/the-ukamprsquos-late-payment-reform-leaves-a-hidden-leverage-loophole Reverse factoring and ‘pay later’ tools allow firms to hide borrowing from lenders and investors Retail Banking NatWest to offer embedded finance products to Sainsbury's customers News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129057/natwest-to-offer-embedded-finance-products-to-sainsburyamp039s-customers NatWest and Sainsbury’s will work together to offer tailored financial products designed to support customers’ needs. Retail Banking Creditsafe expands into UK consumer credit reporting News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129058/creditsafe-expands-into-uk-consumer-credit-reporting Creditsafe sees an opportunity to improve how the market operates by placing higher‑quality data and modern, well‑governed data‑sharing frameworks at the centre of its approach. Retail Banking Wise to Open Everyday Banking Accounts in UK in Deposit Push News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129019/wise-to-open-everyday-banking-accounts-in-uk-in-deposit-push The London-based money transfer company is launching an account that will hold money and pay out a 3.26% variable interest rate on balances 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 Europe’s fossil fuel dependence poses risks to price stability News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129102/europeamprsquos-fossil-fuel-dependence-poses-risks-to-price-stability Europe’s energy dependence has become one of the critical vulnerabilities of our economy. Planet SOS LSEG launches ESG scores and sustainability analytics suite News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128717/lseg-launches-esg-scores-and-sustainability-analytics-suite The model uses 220 standardised indicators and a sustainability-focused materiality framework that combines a revised industry classification with a double materiality approach at the business segment level. Planet SOS Investor climate concern high, but lack awareness of what funds are doing News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128181/investor-climate-concern-high-but-lack-awareness-of-what-funds-are-doing The desire to invest in a responsible and sustainable way from consumers is still very much present. Planet SOS Schroders Greencoat signs strategic MoU with leading battery maker CATL and Lochpine Capital on battery storage in Europe News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127982/schroders-greencoat-signs-strategic-mou-with-leading-battery-maker-catl-and-lochpine-capital-on-battery-storage-in-europe The collaboration seeks to leverage the parties’ collective expertise in green energy infrastructure and technology Planet SOS 5 must-watch sustainable investing trends for 2026 News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127809/5-must-watch-sustainable-investing-trends-for-2026 The year began with President Donald Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, an action he swiftly followed by revoking environmental subsidies and regulations. Planet SOS Gore Street Capital announces first close for energy storage fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127801/gore-street-capital-announces-first-close-for-energy-storage-fund The article 9 fund will focus on acquiring and managing battery storage projects with 80% minimum target exposure to EU member states. Planet SOS Investec arranges £80 million investment loan for office-led St. Pancras Campus News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127319/investec-arranges-amppound80-million-investment-loan-for-office-led-st-pancras-campus The new three-year facility refinances a development loan provided by Investec in 2021, following W.RE’s successful delivery of the scheme in 2024. Planet SOS Bridging the Gap: Aligning Insurance Portfolios with Sustainable Outcomes News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127091/bridging-the-gap-aligning-insurance-portfolios-with-sustainable-outcomes Recognising the importance of this challenge, Mercer are pleased to support Insurers For Purpose in producing a report on sustainability integration within the insurance sector. Planet SOS European Investment Fund pledges €70 million to Klima2, Alantra’s next Energy Transition growth fund News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126901/european-investment-fund-pledges-ampeuro70-million-to-klima2-alantraamprsquos-next-energy-transition-growth-fund The fund will leverage the Klima team’s extensive pan-European experience in energy investments and its network of sector and operational partners across the energy transition ecosystem. Planet SOS Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126875/europe-leads-pledging-effort-in-campaign-mobilising-ampeuro155-billion-for-clean-energy-in-africa The European Union led the pledging effort, with more than €15.1 billion. Planet SOS