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How European Banks Actually Made Money in 2025

This analysis forms part of our ongoing coverage of the European banking sector, which tracks how lenders across the continent are adapting to a new financial environment.

Former Russian banking billionaire says an Instagram post cost him $9 billion: His company was sold for 3% of its value in ‘hostage’ situation

He described the episode as a “hostage” situation that shows how dissenting billionaires are brought to heel in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

ING survey: 25 percent of executives certain AI will replace jobs

The IT department is expected to be most affected, followed by R&D and sales.

Billionaire Tory Donor Mohamed Mansour Adds to UK Wealth Exits

The 77 year-old billionaire, who gave £5 million ($6.7 million) to the Conservatives in 2023 after becoming the political party’s senior treasurer, previously lived in Britain since at least 2016, documents filed at Companies House show.

Savers regret portfolio adjustments ahead of Budget

Almost a quarter made financial changes amid Budget speculation – and now regret it, SJP finds

’Tis the season to gift – making tax-efficient gifts

Whatever the occasion, be it Christmas or Lunar New Year, families will be gathering in the coming weeks and months, and cash gifts can form a large part of those traditions.

BNP Paribas : Building the European co-leader in full-service vehicle leasing

This would significantly strengthen Arval’s presence in key markets and its competitive position in Europe, making it the European co-leader in full-service vehicle leasing.

Philanthropy in Spain: social attitudes and behaviours

Even a gesture as simple as giving up one’s seat for an elderly person can be considered a selfless act of kindness towards others.

Charities face £1.5bn hit amid sharp fall in money left in wills

Previous Rathbones research has also found that volunteering as well as donations have dropped in 2025.

Reaction as Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

Many analysts had predicted the rate cut after UK inflation cooled to 3.2% on Wednesday.

The future of Private Wealth: Insights from the Equiom Monaco Team

With its position as an international wealth hub and home to one of Equiom’s multilingual private client teams, the Principality offers a unique vantage point from which to observe these changes.

Families, philanthropy and festive gatherings: PWM Tea Break

Dina de Angelo from Pictet Wealth Management shares her secrets of successful communication with multiple family generations over tea and festive mince pies with PWM

Geneva’s L’Escalade festival: a spirit of resistance and independence

For decades, the Escalade festival has been celebrated in our Geneva offices, becoming a cherished tradition.

Looking ahead: What to expect for the pensions industry in 2026

These must have at least £25bn of “qualifying” assets under a common investment strategy by 2030 to continue.

Will Norges Bank Cut Interest Rates in December?

Economists are analyzing inflation trends ahead of Norges Bank’s final policy decision of the year.

Selection of board members representing pension beneficiaries as of 1 July 2026

These board members are selected by the pension beneficiaries.

Modern classics, supercars, and Ferraris: why the classic car market is booming (and shows no sign of stopping)

For Alexis Chardigny, Senior Private Banker at Lombard Odier France and car market expert, this trajectory perfectly illustrates the way tangible assets have become a structuring pillar of alternative asset management.

Half of consumers would use targeted support, Dynamic Planner reveals

The study, conducted in conjunction with behavioural consultancy Humans and Money, found that 52% of consumers would engage with targeted support.

Half of wealthy individuals don’t keep written record of financial gifts

Charles Stanley highlighted that keeping written records of gifts is essential to avoid IHT bills

It is time to start the preparation for full IRRD compliance

Transposition has not happened so far in Hungary

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