Wealth and Asset Management

St James’s Place CIO: How the UK’s largest wealth manager thinks about ETFs

Rothschild and Ruffer alumni launch investment firm

Liontrust may be ‘turning a corner’ despite another £1bn outflow

Jade Fellowes Shortlisted for Woman of the Year – Professional Services at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards 2026

Bergos Gets New Operational Management

LGT and LLB establish Liechtensteinisches Pfandbriefinstitut

Executive Moves

NACFB appoints two new lender directors to its board for 2026

Quilter Cheviot International Strengthens Board and Leadership Team

Societe Generale appoints new head of EM credit trading

Jean Nabaa to become Chief Operating Officer; Cindy Leggett-Flynn appointed Head of Group Communications

Causeway Capital opens London office

Skipton International Announces New CEO

Legal, Regulation & Compliance

Advising a club of lenders on financing landmark Italian BESS project

Climate risk management – updated expectations from the PRA

Ahead of the Curve: Regulatory update for retail, wealth and private banks in the UK

The European Central Bank has notified its approval to cross the 20% threshold in the share capital of Banco BPM

International central bankers on the statement by Federal Reserve Chair Powell on 11 January 2026

The EBA publishes its final draft technical standards to strengthen supervisory cooperation for third-country branches

FinTech

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

BBVA (Banco Bilbao) Is Quietly Becoming One of Europe’s Most Digital Banks

Global FinTech deals over $100M increased by 21% YoY pushing funding higher in 2025

Zilch to acquire Lithuania’s Fjord Bank for expansion in Europe

Lloyds leads UK banking shift to blockchain technology

UK fintech stamps its authority on Europe but faces global threats

Alternative Investments

Transact pulls in £1bn despite Autumn Budget uncertainty

European Ucits ETF market enjoys record year

21% of UK adults have no financial aspirations for the year ahead

“Offering more autonomy in asset management”

Crispin Odey’s Hedge Fund Firm to Become Dormant After January

Housing market monitor - Will 2026 be an unexceptional year?

Investment Banking

Deutsche Bank expands support for PayPal to strengthen global payment capabilities

UK fintech investment second highest globally at £2.6bn

Deutsche Bank tries to put its many crises behind it

New boss for Santander after £2.65bn TSB deal

Can Barclays shares do it all over again in 2026?

Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region

Comment, Analysis & Research

Should private banks double down on asset servicing, or step back?

Top Residence and Citizenship Programs for Migrating Millionaires

Barclays’ study identifies key recommendations for the EU’s Savings and Investment Union

Ten Investment Convictions for 2026

Ten themes for 2026

EY named a “Verified Leader” in Industrial Cybersecurity Consulting Services (2025)

Tax

HMRC reveals fiscal drag to push 35,000 more families into the Child Benefit tax charge

It’s Official: Italy Raises Its Flat Tax to €300,000

What UK expats need to know about tax post-Autumn Budget

State pensioners face 'two-tier' income tax rule from HMRC next year

Tax receipts provide little Christmas cheer for households but IHT tax take does slow

Old Mill proud to be part of Kinbrook Group’s national ranking

Retail Banking

Santander completes the sale of 49% of Santander Bank Polska to Erste Group

MUFG consolidates European banking operations

NatWest Group plc: How a Legacy Bank Is Rebuilding Itself as a Digital Platform

NatWest issues major announcement for customers who are social renters

CaixaBank evolves its sponsorship activations through intergenerational bonds and football clubs

Crédit Agricole named best bank in France for the 3rd year running

Pensions

Pension value to be put under the spotlight

ESG considerations driving food and drink industry acquisitions

Schroders Greencoat eyes deal for scandal-hit solar operator – reports

Pensions allowance tax charges hit record high

Pensions industry fires back at Opperman criticism

XPS partners with Abrdn to launch DB pensions master trust

Planet SOS

Investec arranges £80 million investment loan for office-led St. Pancras Campus

Bridging the Gap: Aligning Insurance Portfolios with Sustainable Outcomes

European Investment Fund pledges €70 million to Klima2, Alantra’s next Energy Transition growth fund

Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa

Investec sole MLA & bookrunner on £360m AMP Clean Energy debt for Asterion & NWF

ESG Economist - Natural gas remains an industrial lifeline