http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:50:09 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131425/citi-investor-services-wins-us380-billion-middle-office-mandate-from-aegon-asset-management As Citi realizes opportunities with asset managers globally, the mandate underscores Citi’s ambitions to scale growth on Aladdin Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131402/finma-welcomes-the-federal-councilamprsquos-consultation-drafts-on-the-legislative-package-to-strengthen-the-ampldquotoo-big-to-failamprdquo-framework In particular, it advocates for the strengthening of instruments with a preventive effect. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131403/legadosign-selected-by-aberdeen-adviser-to-power-secure-digital-onboarding-at-scale Delivered through FNZ, LegadoSign will support thousands of customer signatures each month across Aberdeen Adviser’s individual customer onboarding journeys Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131407/brooks-macdonald-and-woven-advice-partner-to-help-advice-firms-put-their-investment-propositions-into-practice IFAs have long had access to tools to research and construct a central investment proposition. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131408/half-year-results-2026-aargau-cantonal-bank Continued strong growth in customer business and commission success. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131416/glarner-kantonalbank-reports-a-successful-first-half-of-2026 The half-year results for 2026 surpassed the already strong second half of 2025. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131417/tise-reports-h1-2026-listing-results-sets-records-for-total-number-and-value-of-listings The total market value of listed securities reached a record £813 billion at 30 June 2026, an increase of 4.7% YoY. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131419/ia-global-financial-services-awards-2026-winners-and-highly-commended-revealed These awards are unique as there is no application process - each company has to be nominated by IA's advisors, brokerage or wealth management readers. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131420/eight-in-10-fear-life-chances-depend-on-family-wealth-as-grandparents-fund-university Rising university costs are driving greater reliance on the Bank of Grandma and Grandad, with education funding increasingly linked to estate planning. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131374/berner-kantonalbank-significantly-increases-profit Operating profit improved even more significantly, increasing by 12.3 percent to CHF 127.8 million. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131429/ellis-joins-clifton-asset-management-as-new-cfo Based in London, Ellis will spend regular time with the finance team in Bristol. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131400/silvercrest-asset-management-strengthens-dublin-office-with-two-senior-appointments The key executive hires follow the firm’s move into the Irish market to broaden its ability to serve select clients internationally. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131401/lloyds-appoints-fiamma-morton-as-managing-director-for-sme-banking The appointment comes as Lloyds continues to invest in its support for UK businesses, with £9.5 billion of new finance dedicated to SMEs in 2026. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131404/natwest-venture-banking-appoints-emily-pilkington-to-lead-life-sciences-healthcare-and-planetary-health She joins from HSBC Innovation Banking, where she most recently led the Life Sciences and Healthcare Debt Finance team. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131411/clive-owen-expands-corporate-finance-team-with-executive-appointment The appointment follows Clive Owen’s recent recruitment of Michael Dickens as corporate finance manager. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131412/hansard-appoints-philip-story-as-chief-distribution-officer Coincides with the savings and investment provider implementing its ambitious growth strategy Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131415/steph-baker-promoted-to-partner-in-grant-thorntonamprsquos-north-west-practice Based in Manchester, Baker joined Grant Thornton in 2017 and has over 20 years’ experience supporting corporates, lenders and key stakeholders to navigate financial challenge and complexity across all stages of a business lifecycle. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131373/wealth-manager-silvercrest-has-announced-its-first-two-hires-in-dublin Its first two senior leadership hires previously worked at Goodbody and Bank of Ireland. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131379/pwc-promotions-to-strengthen-channel-islands-business A total of 44 staff members have been promoted across the islands as part of the local firm’s latest round of promotions, spanning a range of levels and multiple disciplines. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131381/bacb-announces-damian-austin-as-new-chief-executive Austin, who served as acting CEO and Chief Banking Officer, takes the helm at the specialist trade finance bank Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131431/eba-data-shows-eu-banksamprsquo-climate-risk-exposure-holds-steady Although a handful of countries saw shifts in their exposure levels during this window, the bloc’s broader transition risk picture stayed consistent, with the same countries and banks carrying the largest exposures as before. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131375/fos-expands-powers-to-dismiss-complaints Complaints where there has been no financial loss, material distress or inconvenience could also be dismissed under the new rules. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131348/fca-adds-5-new-firms-to-its-scale-up-unit The FCA launched its Scale-up Unit in May to help “fast‑growing and innovative” firms. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131352/fca-boosts-support-for-innovative-firms-as-they-scale-and-grow The Scale-up Unit gives firms tailored regulatory support as they develop new products, respond to policy changes and manage the challenges of rapid growth. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131370/uk-pensions-whatamprsquos-new-this-week-august-10-2026 HMRC is now consulting on draft regulations for that transitional regime. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131336/revolut-awarded-full-fat-european-banking-licence The new licence comes as Revolut deepens its roots across Western Europe. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131325/will-the-ecb-raise-interest-rates-again-in-2026-but-cut-them-in-2027 Markets almost unanimously expect another ECB rate hike in September. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131316/ecb-publishes-consolidated-banking-data-for-end-march-2026 The quarterly data provide information required to analyse the EU banking sector and comprise a subset of the information that is available in the year-end dataset. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131287/the-ecb-big-index-tracking-credit-conditions-in-the-euro-area It provides a useful summary of credit conditions, particularly when individual indicators appear to give contrasting signals. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131251/tribunal-upholds-fca-ban-on-pair-involved-in-pension-transfer-advice-and-reduces-fines The Tribunal found that Ms Dunne falsely claimed she had given advice to some pension schemes before she had done so. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131418/investing-in-the-ukamprsquos-innovation-hubs While the investment world is focused on backing leading US innovators, the UK hosts a plethora of lesser-known players, particularly in the healthtech sector FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131377/uk-parliamentarians-question-banks-over-refusal-to-provide-services-to-crypto-firms The letter says that "we have heard of repeated instances where crypto and digital asset firms have struggled to open accounts with UK banks. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131351/paysafe-launches-paysafewallet-for-consumers-in-poland The wallet combines digital payments, money transfers, bank transfers, cash top-ups, and a personal debit card within a single application. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131361/robinhood-to-introduce-crypto-trading-in-uk Users in the UK will be able to trade more than 50 cryptocurrencies on the platform. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131362/ai-wonamprsquot-replace-wealth-advisors-it-will-redefine-them LSEG Data & Analytics found that 73% of wealth and asset management executives view AI as critical to their business’s future. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131300/lloyds-bank-should-publish-the-human-cost-of-its-ai-savings Banks should factor in the time spent by humans checking invented facts, writes Dr Gleb Tsipursky FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131301/abn-amro-forms-partnership-with-mistral-ai The collaboration combines ABN Amro’s banking expertise with Mistral's advanced, independent AI capabilities. FinTech News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131310/raw-knowledge-signs-eri-data-partnership-with-tutman-fund-solutions The partnership comes as accurate ERI reporting becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the wealth and fund management industry. FinTech News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131317/eight-romanian-companies-are-included-in-the-latest-deloitte-emea-technology-fast-500-the-ranking-of-the-fastest-growing-technology-companies-in-europe-the-middle-east-and-africa The highest-ranked Romanian company in the Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 is Finqware, placed 125th. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131279/blackrock-to-offer-access-to-select-european-ucits-funds-via-tokenized-shares Selected Money Market Funds From The BlackRock Institutional Cash Series (ICS) Range Will Be Accessible FinTech News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131427/gold-investing-made-easier-with-etcs Invesco offers cost-efficient ETCs that are backed by physical gold but are simple to buy, sell, and own. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131405/pe-firm-westbridge-takes-majority-stake-in-beckett The investment marks the fifth deal from WestBridge III, while existing investor Foresight Group will partially exit and retain a significant minority stake to support Beckett’s next phase of growth. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131406/hsbc-am-invests-in-enterprise-ai-firm-model-ml Model ML provides an AI platform designed for financial services firms, including banks, asset managers and advisory businesses. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131409/fintel-launches-new-exit-and-acquisition-proposition The two businesses support around 45% of the UK’s directly authorised advice firms. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131410/is-europe-about-to-lose-the-space-race And because European governments and companies continue to buy American launch capacity, driven by the need for cost-effectiveness to be competitive, they are subsidising the dominance they claim to want to escape. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131414/glasgow-firm-newton-announces-largest-ever-acquisition The firm declared that it is the "largest acquisition we have ever completed". Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131421/norwich-financial-planner-declared-in-default The declaration opens the door to ex-customers to claim up to £85,000 per successful claim. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131422/westbridge-makes-majority-investment-in-beckett-investment-management The transaction involves a majority exit for Foresight Group, which will partially reinvest to continue its support through Beckett’s next phase of growth. Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131378/strong-levels-of-activity-across-guernsey-property-markets As a result, a lot of people who sat on their hands last year waiting for things to change appear to have decided that now is the right time to move. Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131382/lampampg-announces-rate-reduction-for-new-optional-payment-lifetime-mortgage-customers Customers will retain the reduced rate for life, including future drawdowns, if payments are made for the first 15 years of the loan. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131413/deutsche-bank-named-first-european-renminbi-clearing-bank The appointment makes Deutsche Bank the first European financial institution to receive the role, marking a significant development in financial links between China and Europe. Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131243/commerzbank-invests-in-training-and-development-of-young-talents With this intake, the Bank is meeting its demand for young talent entering initial vocational training programmes in 2026. Investment Banking News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131201/unicredit-accenture-and-ibm-collaborate-to-build-europeamp039s-next-generation-banking-platform The partnership will establish a new technology operating model combining the resilience of mission-critical systems with the flexibility of cloud, data and artificial intelligence. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131213/bnp-paribas-retains-cnpr-depositary-bank-mandate BNP Paribas will continue providing custodian banking and securities services for CNPR’s assets, which total around €2.5 billion. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131074/commerzbank-chairman-says-bank-is-ready-for-takeover-talks-with-unicredit His remarks step up Commerzbank’s push for direct engagement with UniCredit, after ‌months of ​recriminations in which each side blamed the other for the lack ⁠of talks. Investment Banking News Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130925/ing-wins-best-bank-awards-at-euromoney In Retail Banking, the focus is on making banking faster, easier and more intuitive for 41 million customers in nine markets. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130838/jpmorgan-dimon-pushes-for-european-banking-consolidation In an interview in Milan with Il Sole 24 Ore, the executive called domestic and cross-border consolidation "critically important for Europe". Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130801/italyamprsquos-unicredit-gains-around-48-commerzbank-stake According to UniCredit, that position corresponds to 49.65% of Commerzbank voting rights. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130785/mep-calls-for-ampldquoprofessionalamprdquo-criteria-in-european-investment-bank-financing-decisions The MEP considers it completely unacceptable for certain countries or governments to receive more favorable terms on political grounds. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130475/octopus-owned-seccl-launches-irish-business Part of European expansion plans Investment Banking News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131426/why-confidence-matters-for-entrepreneurs-investors-and-growth-ampndash-interview-with-mark-goddard The British Business Bank has become an increasingly important part of the UK’s growth ecosystem, helping address persistent scale-up funding gaps and crowding in private investment. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131430/advice-demand-strong-despite-low-uptake-inzuzo-finds Retirement is the biggest driver of demand, accounting for more than half of enquiries received by Inzuzo. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131372/prominent-us-asset-manager-bets-on-zurich-as-a-launchpad-for-europe The US asset manager is betting on innovative investment solutions spanning private markets and digital assets to drive its next phase of growth. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131376/dutch-bank-extreme-heat-could-wipe-out-dutch-eu-economic-growth-this-year In the Netherlands, the bank says the projected economic growth will be largely negated. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131384/temenos-announces-new-share-buyback-program-of-up-to-chf-100m The share buyback is supported by Temenos’ strong free cash flow generation. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131388/uk-car-insurance-pricing-hits-inflection-point-as-hastings-parent-highlights-growth "The investment line saw a small miss on expectations, but importantly the underwriting/insurance result is better, despite the impact of Storm Dave in the Nordics. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131349/half-of-employees-aged-under-34-not-expecting-a-pay-rise-in-2026 Amid this – and the further inflation households anticipate from the related costs this will incur in other essential products – UK workers are turning to their employers for support. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131369/uk-employers-spend-more-than-62-hours-a-year-on-pension-admin-reports-penfold A further 63% report spending significant time explaining their pension scheme and answering employee questions. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131318/europeamprsquos-hot-stock-markets-are-creating-a-buzz-among-investors Whether it’s earnings, economic growth, sentiment surveys or fund flows, market metrics across the board show a major shift is underway in European stocks. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131319/hargreaves-lansdown-orders-staff-back-to-office The mandatory office days will follow the firm’s plans to move employees into its new building in stages from September, in order to allow them time to settle into the new space. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131428/changes-to-the-way-your-second-home-is-taxed-in-box-3-of-the-tax-return When you declare assets in box 3 of your tax return for 2026 and 2027, two calculations will be made. Tax News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131424/uk-inheritance-tax-iht-and-long-term-residence-whatamprsquos-changed The UK is moving towards a residence-based IHT system, which is important if you have assets in more than one country. Tax News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131360/uk-tax-adviser-registration-new-regulations-confirm-deferral-for-investment-managers HM Treasury has now made Regulations setting out the dates for the introduction of the UK tax adviser registration regime. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131307/why-wealth-taxes-always-fail Wealth inequality may very well be a problem worth addressing, but wealth taxes are not the solution. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131277/non-dom-tax-take-rose-9-to-amppound136bn-as-numbers-fell-hmrc-says HMRC said the release “is for tax year ending 2025 which occurred prior to these policy changes being implemented”. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131263/ireland-ai-and-microsoftamprsquos-vanishing-tax-bill Microsoft’s report directly attributes these tax savings to Ireland’s lower corporate tax rate. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131241/wealth-tax-options-for-taxing-wealth-and-raising-revenue This is not the first time such a proposal has been made. Some within Labour now advocate an annual wealth tax, already a Green Party policy. Tax News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131204/hmrc-confirms-amppound200-tax-charge-rule-for-uk-households Current HMRC rules means select households face extra tax charges. Tax News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131176/wealth-planning-in-a-changing-tax-landscape Recent changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and business succession reliefs have altered the planning landscape for many individuals and families. Tax News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131155/ey-announces-on-site-quantum-computing-to-help-shape-the-next-frontier-of-enterprise-technology-transformation The new capabilities will support the processing of highly sensitive workloads in areas such as optimization, fraud detection, data protection and large-scale risk management. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131432/santander-repurchases-20-million-shares-in-buyback-program The purchases were made at weighted average prices ranging from €12.8441 to €12.9676 per share. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131278/metro-bank-profit-jumps-as-it-bucks-branch-closure-trend The FTSE 250 bank recorded a £60.7m pre-tax profit, up 41 per cent from the same period last year. Retail Banking News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131187/lloyds-pledges-amppound45bn-of-new-sme-lending-under-accelerate-2030 Net interest income, the difference between what the bank charged borrowers and what it paid savers, rose 9 per cent to £7.3 billion, lifting total net income by 9 per cent to £9.7 billion. Retail Banking News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131101/banco-sabadell-realigns-its-structure-to-accelerate-transformation-simplify-management-and-strengthen-execution-of-its-business-plan The composition of the Management Committee remains unchanged, preserving governance stability while supporting this new phase of transformation. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131094/barclays-expects-earnings-and-central-bank-decisions-to-set-the-market-tone While strong second-quarter earnings have continued to underpin investor confidence, the bank warned that rising oil prices, higher bond yields and renewed inflation concerns are creating a less supportive environment for risk assets. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131051/recognise-bank-achieves-milestone-year-with-record-lending-and-amppound89m-profit The bank’s loan book grew by over 50% over the year Retail Banking News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131041/barclays-supports-the-development-of-commercial-fusion-power-in-the-uk Fusion is a complementary technology alongside nuclear fission, including gigawatt-scale, small modular reactors and next-generation reactor technologies. Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131005/ebrd-providing-financing-of-up-to-us-15-million-to-bank-eskhata Both loans will be supported by technical cooperation funds, which will help Bank Eskhata to build capacity and improve its marketing practices. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131013/why-ulster-bank-wonamprsquot-have-further-bank-branch-closures-until-at-least-2029 Pledge reflects UB’s belief that branches continue to have an important role to play alongside digital banking Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131016/santander-uk-pledges-not-to-shut-further-bank-branches These cuts came less than a year after the business reduced its UK branch network by nearly a quarter, shutting 95 branches and putting 750 jobs at risk. Retail Banking 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 News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131322/uk-announces-nearly-amppound130-million-funding-for-zero-emission-vehicle-technology Government Funding Boosts Zero-Emission Vehicle Innovation Planet SOS News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131326/eba-esg-risk-dashboard-shows-stable-climate-risk-exposures-and-continued-improvements-in-data-quality These developments point to ongoing improvements in the availability and quality of climate-related data used to assess banks' mortgage portfolios. Planet SOS News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131199/the-heat-is-on-for-asia-pacificamprsquos-electricity-producers This puts increasing pressure on energy systems at a time when governments are trying to find scalable renewable energy solutions that can ensure a constant and secure supply of clean electricity. Planet SOS News Team Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130952/deutsche-bank-supports-european-energyamprsquos-mokoan-hybrid-solar-farm-and-battery-project For the transaction, Deutsche Bank acted as Sole Lender and Letter of Credit Facility Financier, providing the term loan, construction loan, debt service reserve and bank guarantee facilities, while also serving as Hedging Bank for the interest rate swap Planet SOS News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130554/addressing-the-sustainable-finance-paradox Fragmentation remains a significant challenge for investors. Planet SOS News Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130424/sustainability-and-climate-report-2025-migros-bank-strengthens-the-financial-literacy-of-its-customers Migros Bank is actively committed to a sustainable future and made further progress last year. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130397/ebrd-eib-and-eu-support-tunisiaamprsquos-energy-transition-and-resilience This investment will support Tunisia’s energy security and resilience, helping to diversify its energy mix and reducing its reliance on natural gas. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130249/incentivisation-a-possible-future-for-more-honest-esg-disclosures He urges firms to embrace another level of assurance that discourages firms from omitting key data from their reports. Planet SOS News Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130175/ecofy-secures-usd-15-million-from-mirova-to-scale-rooftop-solar-and-e-mobility-financing In just three years, the company has scaled to serve over 130,000 customers, with a strong pan-India presence across 26 states and more than 500 cities. Planet SOS News Team Friday, June 05, 2026 1:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130161/eib-reaches-first-agreement-with-un-green-climate-fund The GCF is investing the sum in the GGBI Fund, a public‑private investment vehicle with a target size of €3 billion, which will be run by Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager. Planet SOS