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Wealth Managers Turn to AI and Private Assets to Boost Their Business

Private assets remain a key focus for wealth managers, although 26% consider that access (or lack thereof) poses a threat to their business

Filing of list of candidates for appointment to the Board of Directors of Assicurazioni Generali

Nine of the ten Directors currently in office, appointed from the list submitted by the outgoing Board in 2022

UK inflation slows despite expectations

German consumer confidence improves slightly after elections

UK economy treads water as data confirms anaemic growth in Q4 2024

The government remains reluctant to raise taxes for working people, but this leaves limited options when it comes to funding its priorities, and the economic backdrop is doing few favours.

How fintech is changing asset management – Martin Gilbert at FundsTech Forum 2025

He now chairs AssetCo, a firm focused on asset and wealth management innovation and Revolut, the global neobank transforming digital banking and payments.

Steering portfolios through a new world (dis)order

A slowing US economy is the first casualty of policy uncertainty.

UBS: Ethos criticises remuneration, share buyback programme and sustainability report

Ethos also regrets that the bank is withdrawing certain sustainability commitments and recommends to vote against the sustainability report.

UK Spring Statement reaction

Schroders UK investment experts respond to the UK's Spring Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Playing it safe is no longer an option for family offices

In the face of this growing complexity, sitting tight is not an option: family offices and private wealth managers need to adapt to ensure their wealth is not exposed to unnecessary risk.

Innovating wholesale payments: building a resilient and innovative future − speech by Victoria Cleland

Given at Pay 360

Cocktail of risks for UK inflation despite fall as stagflation fears persist

Inflation came in at 2.8%, with core inflation remaining very sticky at 3.5%, both marginally better than expected.

Why these RIA firms are sitting out the M&A trend

Leaders at Five Eleven Partners and Johnson Investment Counsel speak out on the costs of consolidation, the pros and cons of PE, and how they're planning ahead for clients and advisors.

John Swinney declares SNP is ‘back in business’

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader said he is ‘very optimistic’ for next year’s Holyrood elections.

CFRA Research Chosen by LGT Private Banking as Exclusive Global Equity Research Provider

CFRA provides LGT’s investment professionals with industry-leading global fundamental equity research through their MarketScope Advisor Platform and product shelf.

Worlds Best Bank Awards 2025 – Western Europe

The May report will also feature selections for the Best Islamic Financial Institutions, the Best Banks by US Region and the World’s Best Banks by Region.

Stash the cash: How burying money cost Portugal millions of euros in the last decade

Although in most cases it is buried, people's creativity when it comes to hiding money knows no bounds.

Banca Popolare di Sondrio Plans for Diversification and Enhanced Shareholder Payouts

The bank expects its revenue to be little changed at end-2027 compared to 2024

Europe’s wealth managers set to consolidate: Fitch

Rising costs, revenue competition to drive search for added scale

UK neobank Revolut is the fastest growing bank brand in the world, skyrockets nearly 800%

This follows two years of sluggish 2% brand value growth and reflects the banking sector's ability to sustain momentum despite market volatility.

70% of advisers worried about pension and IHT changes as half of clients impacted

This data was collected from over 460 Independent Financial Advisers who provided feedback at series of Quilter roadshows exploring the new fiscal tax changes and the impact on financial advice.

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