Managers of Wealth - Europe http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:41:38 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://europe.managersofwealth.com/ http://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Norway’s Formue plans to unfreeze Europe’s wealth management landscape News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127866/norwayamprsquos-formue-plans-to-unfreeze-europeamprsquos-wealth-management-landscape Nordic wealth manager Formue is looking to scale its hybrid advisory model across Europe, without compromising its focus on clients, encompassing their purpose, family and legacy Wealth and Asset Management Formula 1 and Standard Chartered announce Official Partnership News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127867/formula-1-and-standard-chartered-announce-official-partnership This iconic partnership unites two organisations defined by the relentless pursuit of performance and distinctive global connectivity. Wealth and Asset Management Wealth manager eyes growth with record model News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127858/wealth-manager-eyes-growth-with-record-model Bosses at the Sunderland-headquartered company say the forecast increase leaves the business ready to “help thousands more clients achieve financial goals”. Wealth and Asset Management Sage Capital Management launches private banking service for institutional clients News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127860/sage-capital-management-launches-private-banking-service-for-institutional-clients In addition, Sage Capital Management has introduced a proprietary unified trading platform for liquidity, execution, risk management, and Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA). Wealth and Asset Management Promising 2025 results for BCJ News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127869/promising-2025-results-for-bcj Event announcement as defined in Article 53 of the Commercial Code Wealth and Asset Management Gold’s bull market is set to continue into 2026 - Investment Outlook 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127871/goldamprsquos-bull-market-is-set-to-continue-into-2026-investment-outlook-2026 Central banks continued increasing their gold holdings in 2025, with most estimates showing a rise of around 850 tonnes over the year. Wealth and Asset Management Artificial intelligence’s long-term winners - Investment Outlook 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127874/artificial-intelligenceamprsquos-long-term-winners-investment-outlook-2026 The high visibility of incremental revenue from cloud computing, coupled with the significant cost-saving opportunities that AI offers to global corporations, underscores the rationale behind these investments. Wealth and Asset Management New boutique corporate administration agency launched News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127875/new-boutique-corporate-administration-agency-launched Alfa Limited’s CEO, Michael Alfano brings over 14 years of experience to the business, primarily within the Jersey Regulatory framework, as well as from working in the global private wealth sector. Wealth and Asset Management Conflicts of interest? Lucerne Cantonal Bank's board candidate becomes a political issue. News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127877/conflicts-of-interest-lucerne-cantonal-bankamp039s-board-candidate-becomes-a-political-issue The auditor has announced that she will resign her seat on the board of directors of PostFinance. Wealth and Asset Management Retaining talent and digital transformation are wealth managers’ top concerns News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127879/retaining-talent-and-digital-transformation-are-wealth-managersamprsquo-top-concerns WTW research highlights wealth managers top priorities and concerns for the coming year Wealth and Asset Management Nedgroup strengthens UK client team News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127865/nedgroup-strengthens-uk-client-team The hire follows a series of senior appointments as Nedgroup Investments looks to deepen relationships with UK clients and strengthen its market presence. Executive Moves Trio of senior hires as Hampden Bank scales up in the North and Midlands News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127872/trio-of-senior-hires-as-hampden-bank-scales-up-in-the-north-and-midlands Liz Williamson brings almost 25 years of experience in business and corporate banking from senior roles at RBS, NatWest and Handelsbanken. Executive Moves North East wealth firm welcomes new financial adviser to team News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127836/north-east-wealth-firm-welcomes-new-financial-adviser-to-team Although she once planned a different career, Ms Watson’s journey into finance began after realising her original ambitions weren’t the right fit. Executive Moves LGT Wealth Management strengthens regional presence with senior appointments News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127839/lgt-wealth-management-strengthens-regional-presence-with-senior-appointments His expertise spans pensions and retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, inheritance tax planning, personal protection and wealth structuring, particularly in relation to business exits. Executive Moves Anti-cyclical boutique promotes Swiss chief to partner News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127840/anti-cyclical-boutique-promotes-swiss-chief-to-partner Alexander Piira has worked for German group Loys for over 15 years. Executive Moves Handover of branch group management Glarus North News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127842/handover-of-branch-group-management-glarus-north This step comes at an ideal time, ensuring a seamless transition and a stable continuation of the established course. Executive Moves Naming Nicholas Blake-Knox As Next Managing Partner In Ireland News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127846/naming-nicholas-blake-knox-as-next-managing-partner-in-ireland Nick will lead our Ireland office which currently has over 200 staff. Executive Moves Barclays add EIS expert to mass affluent team News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127851/barclays-add-eis-expert-to-mass-affluent-team Mark Brownridge has left Blackfinch Group to become a team leader in the bank’s wealth management business. Executive Moves Highvern Begins 2026 with a New Round of Promotions News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127815/highvern-begins-2026-with-a-new-round-of-promotions Recognising colleagues in Jersey, Guernsey and Ireland offices, 23 individuals have been promoted for their continued commitment and contribution to the firms’ successes. Executive Moves Aviva Investors appointments target UK wealth sector News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127820/aviva-investors-appointments-target-uk-wealth-sector Bring previous Vanguard experience Executive Moves Powering the Future: Hogan Lovells advises terralayr on a €60 million BESS portfolio financing in Germany News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127861/powering-the-future-hogan-lovells-advises-terralayr-on-a-ampeuro60-million-bess-portfolio-financing-in-germany Hogan Lovells provided comprehensive legal advice to terralayr throughout the transaction, including structuring the financing and negotiating the facility agreements. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB paves way for acceptance of DLT-based assets as eligible Eurosystem collateral News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127868/ecb-paves-way-for-acceptance-of-dlt-based-assets-as-eligible-eurosystem-collateral These assets will be mobilised as collateral in line with the Eurosystem’s existing collateral management practices, like any other marketable asset. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Guavapay Limited enters compulsory liquidation News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127876/guavapay-limited-enters-compulsory-liquidation Guavapay is authorised by the FCA to issue E-money and provide payment services to its customers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Efama monthly data point to positive net inflows across Ucits News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127834/efama-monthly-data-point-to-positive-net-inflows-across-ucits Total net assets of Ucits and AIFs increased by 0.3% to €25.2trn. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA seeks feedback on further rules for cryptoasset firms News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127844/fca-seeks-feedback-on-further-rules-for-cryptoasset-firms These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people can trust. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Collas Crill to offer global regulatory and compliance service News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127847/collas-crill-to-offer-global-regulatory-and-compliance-service Collas Crill now offers a global regulatory and compliance service. Legal, Regulation & Compliance New regime for securities and what consumers should look out for News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127848/new-regime-for-securities-and-what-consumers-should-look-out-for A security is a financial instrument that represents some type of financial value (for example, shares, bonds and stock) that can be traded on a financial exchange. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bank of London losses double to almost £24mn News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127853/bank-of-london-losses-double-to-almost-amppound24mn Auditors express ‘significant doubt’ about the UK fintech’s ability to stay afloat Legal, Regulation & Compliance Government brings borrowing down for December, but still third highest on record for the year News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127810/government-brings-borrowing-down-for-december-but-still-third-highest-on-record-for-the-year Borrowing for the financial year has reached £140.4bn, marginally down on last year, but still the third highest on record. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Screening for success: Opening the gateway to growth News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127813/screening-for-success-opening-the-gateway-to-growth That flight unlocked global travel to and from the UK on a new scale – and turned Heathrow into a gateway to the world for the majority. Legal, Regulation & Compliance S&W selects 1fs Wealth for tech upgrade News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127856/sampampw-selects-1fs-wealth-for-tech-upgrade The company’s award-winning, AI-driven solution is used by wealth owners and family offices across the world, who particularly value its ability to support long-term stewardship and succession planning FinTech WEF 2026: Panel discussion - AI, robotics and the future of work News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127862/wef-2026-panel-discussion-ai-robotics-and-the-future-of-work Promising applications include automated material handling, advanced quality control, and next‑generation co‑bots designed to augment human workers. FinTech Zoomex expands derivatives offering and launches new initiatives for European users News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127832/zoomex-expands-derivatives-offering-and-launches-new-initiatives-for-european-users Zoomex is among the platforms frequently included in comparisons of crypto derivatives exchanges operating in Europe. FinTech Lucht Probst Associates (LPA) acquires Derivative Partners from Avaloq News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127824/lucht-probst-associates-lpa-acquires-derivative-partners-from-avaloq With this acquisition, LPA strengthens its presence in the Swiss financial center and expands its value chain in the area of ​​automated and data-driven solutions. FinTech Digital assets and payments News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127736/digital-assets-and-payments Increasing regulatory clarity sets the stage for strategic choices FinTech UK fintech raised $5.3Bn in 2025, up 10% from 2024 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127726/uk-fintech-raised-53bn-in-2025-up-10-from-2024 The year saw continued participation in large funding rounds, with 11 $100+ million funding rounds recorded, compared to 10 such rounds in 2024 and 12 such rounds in 2023. FinTech Bank-backed stablecoins: a new chapter for payments in Europe? News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127727/bank-backed-stablecoins-a-new-chapter-for-payments-in-europe For European banks, part of the debate around stablecoins involve how they can be deployed responsibly and at scale, without affecting financial intermediation. FinTech Linvo integrates AI across wealth management services News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127679/linvo-integrates-ai-across-wealth-management-services Advisors will use the same AI tools to deliver faster, data-driven support. FinTech Bitwise expands presence in Nordics with listing of seven crypto ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm and two senior appointments News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127674/bitwise-expands-presence-in-nordics-with-listing-of-seven-crypto-etps-on-nasdaq-stockholm-and-two-senior-appointments The listings give Swedish investors access to exchange-listed crypto exposure through regulated products denominated in Swedish kronor (SEK). FinTech Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127650/monzo-bank-says-issue-affecting-its-mobile-app-resolved The company earlier acknowledged an issue affecting its app - telling customers who tried to use it that it would "not be fully functional" while it investigated. FinTech Hargreaves Lansdown to cut fees and introduce fund dealing charge News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127859/hargreaves-lansdown-to-cut-fees-and-introduce-fund-dealing-charge Changes mark the first major update to HL’s fee structure in over 10 years Alternative Investments Democratising venture capital: Structuring a daily-dealing ELTIF for pan-European retail and institutional investors News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127863/democratising-venture-capital-structuring-a-daily-dealing-eltif-for-pan-european-retail-and-institutional-investors The fund’s strategy focuses on venture-stage companies driving innovation in genomics, AI, automation, manufacturing, transportation, energy and advanced materials. Alternative Investments Aon and Irish Life launch climate transition fund News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127881/aon-and-irish-life-launch-climate-transition-fund The Aon Emerging Markets Climate Transition Fund will focus on companies in emerging markets that contribute to climate action and UN sustainable development goals. Alternative Investments Aegon attracts bidders for $2.7bn UK insurance business News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127837/aegon-attracts-bidders-for-27bn-uk-insurance-business The auction is being managed by investment bankers at Goldman Sachs, with an initial bid deadline expected in the coming weeks. Alternative Investments L&G report 16% growth in group protection application volumes News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127838/lampampg-report-16-growth-in-group-protection-application-volumes It offers self-service for all group life and income protection (IP) policies covering from three individuals with no maximum, including a three-year unit rate guarantee. Alternative Investments APAC Real Estate People in the News 2026-01-26 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127845/apac-real-estate-people-in-the-news-2026-01-26 Alastair Wright has taken over the role of head of Asia Pacific at Barings in addition to his title of head of real estate for the region. Alternative Investments JTC and Winterflood Business Services announce strategic partnership to launch new custody platform News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127854/jtc-and-winterflood-business-services-announce-strategic-partnership-to-launch-new-custody-platform This partnership further extends a strong, well-established relationship between JTC and WBS. Alternative Investments IFAs prioritise client growth despite year of change News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127855/ifas-prioritise-client-growth-despite-year-of-change The findings closely mirror sentiment from the network’s previous member survey conducted in June 2025. Alternative Investments Five reasons to focus on transparency and infrastructure in 2026 and beyond News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127812/five-reasons-to-focus-on-transparency-and-infrastructure-in-2026-and-beyond Mark Maplesden of Novia Global reflects on why the industry needs to focus on transparency and better infrastructure this year Alternative Investments EBRD and EU extend €25 million guarantee to Albania's Union Bank News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127818/ebrd-and-eu-extend-ampeuro25-million-guarantee-to-albaniaamp039s-union-bank The project will also benefit from a technical cooperation package, funded by the EU, to support capacity building for the implementation of the project and the green economy transition. Alternative Investments Société Générale to lay off 1,800 employees in France News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127829/sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuterale-to-lay-off-1800-employees-in-france The bank is looking to avoid large job cut programmes that have high redundancy payouts and leave gaps in staff and instead will pursue the job cuts through voluntary leave or retirement. Investment Banking Deutsche Börse Group and Allfunds Group Sign Agreement on Recommended Acquisition of Allfunds Group News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127781/deutsche-bampoumlrse-group-and-allfunds-group-sign-agreement-on-recommended-acquisition-of-allfunds-group Allfunds and Deutsche Börse Group’s Fund Services segment show strong complementarity across product suites, client bases, partners, and core markets, supporting an expanded and integrated fund services offering Investment Banking World-Leading CEOs will gather in Oslo for NBIM Investment Conference in April News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127689/world-leading-ceos-will-gather-in-oslo-for-nbim-investment-conference-in-april Jamie Dimon, Kenneth Griffin and Ajay Banga are among top executives exploring "What's a winning culture?" at NBIM’s annual Investment Conference in April. Investment Banking Deutsche Bank expands support for PayPal to strengthen global payment capabilities News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127633/deutsche-bank-expands-support-for-paypal-to-strengthen-global-payment-capabilities This collaboration builds on the considerable volume that Deutsche Bank already processes annually for PayPal, providing scalability and resilience. Investment Banking UK fintech investment second highest globally at £2.6bn News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127550/uk-fintech-investment-second-highest-globally-at-amppound26bn The US remains the leading market for investment in the sector at £18.6bn Investment Banking Deutsche Bank tries to put its many crises behind it News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127535/deutsche-bank-tries-to-put-its-many-crises-behind-it German banking behemoth sees its shares trade above book value for first time since the 2008 financial crash Investment Banking New boss for Santander after £2.65bn TSB deal News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127463/new-boss-for-santander-after-amppound265bn-tsb-deal Mike Regnier, announced in the wake of the TSB deal that he would step down by the end of March 2026. Investment Banking Can Barclays shares do it all over again in 2026? News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127434/can-barclays-shares-do-it-all-over-again-in-2026 This high interest rate was then maintained for another year. Investment Banking Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127441/intesa-sanpaolo-strengthens-its-focus-on-the-middle-east-imi-cib-solidifies-its-role-as-a-strategic-partner-in-the-gulf-region These activities are further complemented by advisory and interest rate hedging operations. Investment Banking Investment banks expect UK borrowing costs to fall further in 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127309/investment-banks-expect-uk-borrowing-costs-to-fall-further-in-2026 Gilts will outshine global peers, helped by BoE rate cuts, Wall Street lenders predict Investment Banking Gender pay gap narrows on UK financial services boards News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127864/gender-pay-gap-narrows-on-uk-financial-services-boards The gender pay gap on UK financial services boards narrowed by 11 percentage points from 40% to 29% between 2020 and 2024 (the latest available five-year period). Comment, Analysis & Research The new investment paradigm: What a CIO really thinks now News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127870/the-new-investment-paradigm-what-a-cio-really-thinks-now As Deputy Global Chief Investment Officer, Ertz shapes the firm's macroeconomic analysis, strategic asset allocation, and global investment strategy. Comment, Analysis & Research Mills Review to consider how AI will reshape retail financial services News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127873/mills-review-to-consider-how-ai-will-reshape-retail-financial-services AI is already embedded across financial services. Comment, Analysis & Research LVMH investors demand clarity on Bernard Arnault succession plan News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127878/lvmh-investors-demand-clarity-on-bernard-arnault-succession-plan Arnault, who oversees the $350 billion group spanning over 70 brands including Dior and Tiffany, has five children involved in the running of his luxury empire but has shown no sign of wanting to retire. Comment, Analysis & Research IFAs prioritise attracting new clients in 2026 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127882/ifas-prioritise-attracting-new-clients-in-2026 Research found a third (31%) of advisers will look to partner with other professional services firms to attract new clients Comment, Analysis & Research Do bull markets die of old age? News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127831/do-bull-markets-die-of-old-age With economic growth expected to remain strong and global interest rates easing, we don’t expect the current bull market to end in the immediate future. Comment, Analysis & Research Why Spain is the ultimate destination for the ultra-wealthy News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127852/why-spain-is-the-ultimate-destination-for-the-ultra-wealthy In Spain, access to outdoor spaces, proximity to nature, security, and a strong cultural and gastronomic offering are particularly influential. Comment, Analysis & Research "To invest in private markets, you need a tailored approach" – interview with Frédéric Rochat News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127808/ampquotto-invest-in-private-markets-you-need-a-tailored-approachampquot-ampndash-interview-with-frampeacutedampeacuteric-rochat Frédéric Rochat offers his perspective on illiquid assets and their presence (or absence) in private client portfolios, advocating a "tailored" approach. Comment, Analysis & Research Private markets AUM ‘could reach 30% of all global AUM by 2033’ News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127789/private-markets-aum-amplsquocould-reach-30-of-all-global-aum-by-2033amprsquo The firm’s director of private markets, James Lowe, said if this turns out to be the case, it would have “significant implications” for how client portfolios are managed in the future. Comment, Analysis & Research UK labour market slows further in November, but unemployment rate holds steady News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127753/uk-labour-market-slows-further-in-november-but-unemployment-rate-holds-steady Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK fell by 155,000 between November 2024 and November 2025 and dropped by 33,000 on a monthly basis. Comment, Analysis & Research Capital Gains Tax receipts for 2025 fall 8.4% to £13.65 billion News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127823/capital-gains-tax-receipts-for-2025-fall-84-to-amppound1365-billion HM Revenue and Customs data released today showed that Capital Gains Tax receipts for 2025 were £13.646 billion, down from £14.900 billion in 2024 – a fall of 8.4 per cent. Tax UK government rakes in £6.6bn from IHT in nine months News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127826/uk-government-rakes-in-amppound66bn-from-iht-in-nine-months Budget policies are expected to push the IHT take to £14.5 billion by 2030-31 Tax Soaring tax relief bill puts pensions and ISAs into policy spotlight News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127791/soaring-tax-relief-bill-puts-pensions-and-isas-into-policy-spotlight "The reality is that pension tax relief has become more valuable, and more expensive, with every year of frozen thresholds. Tax Trustees and UK tax disputes: navigating increased HMRC scrutiny News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127787/trustees-and-uk-tax-disputes-navigating-increased-hmrc-scrutiny This increased visibility gives HMRC greater opportunity to identify discrepancies and challenge historic planning. Tax Zurich Adapts Transfer Pricing Practice for the Asset Management Industry News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127764/zurich-adapts-transfer-pricing-practice-for-the-asset-management-industry The purpose of transfer pricing is to ensure that the various functions performed within a group are appropriately compensated, taking into account the risks assumed and the assets employed. Tax Burges Salmon re-launches tax residence tool as a web-app ahead of non-dom regime change News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127744/burges-salmon-re-launches-tax-residence-tool-as-a-web-app-ahead-of-non-dom-regime-change At their fingertips, users get instant results to test past residence for completed tax years, plan future tax-residence and access easy-to-follow flow chart and glossary of terms, with all information also being emailed directly to the user. Tax 100k+ earners could miss out on £255,000 in pension tax relief News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127754/100k-earners-could-miss-out-on-amppound255000-in-pension-tax-relief Reclaiming pension tax relief can add up to £160k or £128k over 20 years for additional and higher rate taxpayers on a £10,000 contribution at 5% growth, with contributions increasing by 2% per year Tax Scottish Budget: income and wealth tax changes explained News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127651/scottish-budget-income-and-wealth-tax-changes-explained Scottish taxpayers face different rates and bands of income tax for most of their taxable income. Tax HMRC reveals fiscal drag to push 35,000 more families into the Child Benefit tax charge News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127492/hmrc-reveals-fiscal-drag-to-push-35000-more-families-into-the-child-benefit-tax-charge The projected increase of roughly 35,000 reflects the drag of frozen tax thresholds and static benefit parameters against rising nominal incomes. Tax It’s Official: Italy Raises Its Flat Tax to €300,000 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127429/itamprsquos-official-italy-raises-its-flat-tax-to-ampeuro300000 Marco Mesina breaks down Italy's new €300,000 flat tax and why ultra-z Tax Thisbank, the UK's new branchless bank, promises human touch and competitive savings News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127811/thisbank-the-ukamp039s-new-branchless-bank-promises-human-touch-and-competitive-savings Thisbank was created by revitalising the UK arm of loss-making JN Bank under new leadership and ownership and backed by UK and US investment. Retail Banking Santander listed as the highest ranked European bank among Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127822/santander-listed-as-the-highest-ranked-european-bank-among-fortuneamprsquos-2026-worldamprsquos-most-admired-companies The list pays tribute to those best regarded among the world’s major corporate enterprises, based on a survey of 3,000 executives, directors and analysts. Retail Banking Fitch Affirms German Cooperative Banks and DZ BANK at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127828/fitch-affirms-german-cooperative-banks-and-dz-bank-at-amp039aa-amp039-outlook-stable Fitch has withdrawn the ratings of 27 local cooperative banks following their merger with other members of the group. Retail Banking TrueLayer and Stripe bring Pay by Bank payments to Finland News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127778/truelayer-and-stripe-bring-pay-by-bank-payments-to-finland The rollout begins this month and will soon be available to all Kustom merchants. Retail Banking Global Payments Giant Swift Completes ‘Landmark’ Tokenized Asset Trial News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127714/global-payments-giant-swift-completes-amplsquolandmarkamprsquo-tokenized-asset-trial This marks the first time Swift orchestrated tokenized asset transactions as a single process across networks, integrating ISO 20022 messaging standards with blockchain platforms for secure workflows. Retail Banking Santander completes the sale of 49% of Santander Bank Polska to Erste Group News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127576/santander-completes-the-sale-of-49-of-santander-bank-polska-to-erste-group The transaction results in a net capital gain of approximately €1.9 billion for Santander. Retail Banking MUFG consolidates European banking operations News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127554/mufg-consolidates-european-banking-operations It will provide corporate and investment banking alongside global markets services. Retail Banking NatWest Group plc: How a Legacy Bank Is Rebuilding Itself as a Digital Platform News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127460/natwest-group-plc-how-a-legacy-bank-is-rebuilding-itself-as-a-digital-platform Retail banking used to be about who had the most branches on the high street. Retail Banking NatWest issues major announcement for customers who are social renters News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127408/natwest-issues-major-announcement-for-customers-who-are-social-renters The bank has announced the expansion of its ringfenced social rent loan fund Retail Banking CaixaBank evolves its sponsorship activations through intergenerational bonds and football clubs News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127411/caixabank-evolves-its-sponsorship-activations-through-intergenerational-bonds-and-football-clubs As the official bank of the participating clubs, CaixaBank wants to honour these loyal families by offering them the chance to enjoy unforgettable experiences alongside their teams. Retail Banking 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 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 EBRD backs cement leader in push for low-carbon future News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126786/ebrd-backs-cement-leader-in-push-for-low-carbon-future In 2024, the EBRD successfully provided a €25 million loan to finance investment in the decarbonisation of Çimsa’s plant in Eskişehir – the first time the EBRD had invested in the Turkish cement sector. Planet SOS Deutsche Bank sets new 2030 sustainable and transition finance target, and publishes its initial Transition Finance Framework News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am http://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126730/deutsche-bank-sets-new-2030-sustainable-and-transition-finance-target-and-publishes-its-initial-transition-finance-framework The bank underpinned its focus on nature-related solutions with a new nature transaction ambition. Planet SOS