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Keir Starmer steps down as UK Prime Minister

Andy Burnham remains the overwhelming favourite to succeed him, with prediction markets currently assigning him approximately a 96% probability of becoming the next Labour leader.

Europe’s antitrust chief urges EU to support cross-border bank mergers

Ribera remarks came a day after Germany turned down Italian bank UniCredit’s offer for shares in Germany’s Commerzbank.

Europe's ultra-rich: Which countries are adding the most $30m+ millionaires?

At the same time, the ranks of the ultra-rich are growing rapidly across the continent.

Allowing philanthropy to bloom as a long-term investment

Genocide survivor Taban Shoresh left a career in the City to build charity The Lotus Flower which supports women affected by conflict, and is now calling for a new approach to philanthropy

How wealth managers are tackling data fragmentation

A recent report from Fidelity International found that on average advisors spend just a third of their time with clients.

It’s Coming Home − speech by Shoib Khan

Given at Airmic Annual Conference 2026

Fraud has industrialised and banking defences must do the same

Behind that staggering figure for global scam losses lies an uncomfortable truth: banks green-lit every single one of those transactions, unwittingly funnelling that money directly to criminals.

Retirement wealth across Europe: Which countries have the wealthiest over-65s?

In some countries, older households hold more than 30 times as much wealth as those in others, highlighting how housing, pensions and family support can shape financial security later in life.

8 Wealth Planning lessons we can learn from the World Cup

Every World Cup creates those moments that get talked about for years after.

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

Following are highlights of ECB President Christine Lagarde's comments at a news conference after the policy meeting.

The UK Wealth Exodus: How To Manage The Reputation Risk

Over the past year, the U.K. government has enacted significant reforms to long-standing tax policies.

How much do London’s family offices pay? Very good, or very average

That means annual growth of 9.6% for family offices versus 6.2% for the industry as a whole.

New Research Reveals the Next Wealth Management Divide: AI Rewards Firms Built to Scale

The Index reveals a clear correlation between scalability maturity and financial performance. Among firms classified as Leaders, 18% report profitability growth above 15% in client services and onboarding, compared with just 4% of Followers.

Does Personal Advisory Have a Future? – 13 Bank Chiefs Weigh In

AI is optimizing portfolios, low-cost ETFs are displacing active management, and execution-only platforms are gaining ground — while demand for tailored solutions and the number of ultra-high-net-worth clients continue to grow.

First-time buyers receive £11.0 billion in financial support from families

Savills research, conducted with Insight Advantage, highlights the reliance on family wealth among first-time buyers.

Swiss lawmakers consider fresh compromise for UBS capital rules, sources say

Under new proposals, four people familiar with the discussions said UBS would ⁠need to back its foreign subsidiaries with around 70% or 80% of CET1 capital, instead of the government's requirement of 100%.

Family offices prioritise resilience amid global uncertainty

The findings suggest that many are reassessing portfolio strategies in response to geopolitical tensions, concerns over global debt levels and the prospect of economic slowdown.

Trust-related health checks for Americans with UK connections

The position under the trust's governing law is a key piece of the puzzle, so it will be important for the UK and US advisers to work together to reach a pragmatic solution.

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

UK research organisations attract new wave of 10 leading international researchers, and new performance stats highlight UK’s progress as part of Horizon Europe.

Andrew Tully: When constant tinkering undermines saving

This ties in with our Nucleus Retirement Confidence Index, which shows those age 45-54 have the lowest confidence they will be comfortable in retirement, scoring a miserly 3.2 out of 10.

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