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Forces driving the institutionalisation of UK wealth management

Wealth management is becoming increasingly institutionalised. We examine the key trends driving this shift and what it means for firms and clients.

Half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2026

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LGT Capital Partners prices Legato IV at EUR 405 million

The deal reached a transaction size of EUR 405 million, bringing the total AuM managed through the platform to EUR 1.8 billion.

Schroders plc: Half year results to 30 June 2026 (unaudited)

Strong growth in adjusted operating profit, up 46% year on year to £459.8 million, reflecting improving operating leverage.

Lighthouse Canton unveils dedicated wealth management platform for non-resident Indians

Caters to the cross-border financial needs of globally mobile families

Societe Generale: Results at 30 June 2026

In Q2 26, revenue growth of +4.5%, costs down -4.1%, C/I ratio at 58.6%, cost of risk at 27bps, record Group net income of EUR 1.8bn and ROTE of 12.2%

2026 half-year results: Mirabaud reports an increase in assets under management to CHF 32.4 billion

In addition, the Group recorded an exceptional impact of CHF 11.5 million relating to the resolution of a long-standing matter.

RBC Wealth Management Europe to hire more than 70 expert advisers in next phase of growth

Appointments have been made across a number of offices including London, Bath, Cambridge, Marlborough, Bristol and Edinburgh, with further appointments expected in the coming months.

Thorntons climbs Chambers High Net Worth rankings with four partners recognised

Thorntons has been ranked among the top private wealth advisers in Scotland in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide.

Scottish high earners could save over £46,000 in income tax by living in England

Rathbones warns Scotland’s higher income tax burden risks driving out high earners, with some able to save more than £46,000 by relocating to England.

Standard Chartered releases Second Quarter and Half Year 2026 Results

All figures are presented on a reported basis and comparisons are made to 2025 on a constant currency basis, unless otherwise stated.

UBS's second-quarter 2026 results

Strategically investing in our franchise to drive long-term growth; continued investments in technology, global capabilities and talent while contributing to fact-based deliberations on the Swiss capital framework

Wealth Club: Private markets set to surge in popularity

Survey forecasts ‘dramatic’ rise in use by UK wealth managers and IFAs

Rathbones announces interim results for 6 months ended 30 June 2026

These results reflect continued healthy gross inflows and growing momentum across the business.

CaixaBank posts a profit of €3.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 8.5%, driven by strong commercial activity

During the January–June 2026 period, CaixaBank maintained a strong pace of business growth and customer and payroll acquisition, while steadily increasing its market shares.

New charging structure hits St James's Place profits

IFRS profit after tax increased to £310.8m from £279.5m, helped by a £110.4m release from its ongoing service evidence provision.

Q2: 2026 DWS Delivers Significant Growth in Assets under Management, Record H1 Net Flows and Financial Results

The company increased management fees and total revenues while keeping costs stable, resulting in higher profit before tax and net income as well as an improved Cost-Income Ratio compared to H1 2025.

Deutsche Bank reports record second-quarter post-tax profit of € 1.9 billion

Profit before tax rose 11% year on year to € 2.7 billion.

Barclays Publishes Interim 2026 Results and Sets Out Investor Engagement Programme

The bank confirmed that the interim figures do not constitute statutory accounts but are prepared on a basis consistent with its previously published audited financial statements.

Global forces reshaping modern succession and wealth transfer

This in turn is greatly increasing the demands on advisors and wealth owners to plan effectively for the transfer of assets across generations in this changing environment.

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