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Syz Group accelerates growth as profits and AuM rise

These strong results reflect the Group’s efforts of continuous strategic evolution towards a more dynamic, diversified, and innovation-led offering across all lines of business.

Crédit Agricole CIB strengthens its presence in Brazil with a €200 million capital increase in its Brazilian subsidiary, Banco Crédit Agricole Brasil

The capital injection enables BCAB to participate in larger transactions in local currency and expand its role in the Brazilian financial ecosystem.

Raiffeisen to buy BBVA’s Romanian unit in €591m deal

The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Team to acquire Epic investment mandates and Epic Guernsey business

The company said the mandates are mainly multi-asset, fund-based and discretionary, and fit with its current investment approach.

J Safra Sarasin reports higher AUM and profits

The private banking group’s cost/income ratio fell but was still a healthy 48.6%.

Mirabaud Wealth Management head of investments emphasises diversification amid market uncertainty

He reports to Camille Vial, CEO of the Bank.

Manulife strikes global partnership to expand wealth and retirement reach

Transatlantic alliance with UK’s L&G includes distribution and investments to boost global wealth solutions offering

Aquila launches spinoff independent asset manager

The group had previously ceased asset management operations in 2019 to focus on its B2B platform.

Head of PBWM Segment Management

This role integrates segment strategy, marketing, operational support, performance analytics, and business case management to ensure a best‑in-class client and advisor experience across all channels.

Firenze and Third Financial Join Forces to Offer a Multi-Million Pound Estate-Planning Solution

The borrower, an Executive of a UK company, held a substantial investment portfolio but sought access to liquidity without selling assets, triggering CGT, or transferring custody.

Creative Planning Expands International Footprint With MASECO Acquisition

The acquisition will add 123 employees and over $5 billion in assets under management.

VP Bank wins Alliance of Swiss Wealth Managers' Custodian Bank Award 2026 in 'Financial Solutions' category

VP Bank was founded by intermediaries for intermediaries – and this very business remains a core focus to this day, rather than merely a secondary segment.

Saltus secures trio of major industry accolades for 2026

Saltus received the PAM Award for Investment Performance – Defensive Portfolios, acknowledging its exceptional risk‑adjusted returns over the past three years.

Wealth and Asset Management 4.0

How digital, social, and economic trends will transform the investment industry

GBST achieves certification recognising high standards in risk, data security and resilience

It provides an independent assessment of suppliers, giving financial institutions confidence in how third-party risk is managed.

Van Lanschot Kempen wins Gouden Stier for Best Investment Funds

The IEX Gouden Stier Awards are organised annually by the well-known investment platform IEX Media and are regarded as the leading independent investment awards in the Netherlands.

A steady partner in a changing world

Against the backdrop of geopolitical and economic uncertainty and ongoing industry consolidation, stability and long-term thinking are more important than ever.

St. James’s Place behavioural study highlights opportunity to support a new generation of investors

The results suggest that, if similar behavioural approaches were adopted more widely, this could increase intentions to invest significantly.

Van Lanschot Kempen recognised with two Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2026

These awards highlight Van Lanschot Kempen’s focus on distinctive wealth management services, with personal attention for clients strengthened by digital innovation.

UBS gives institutional fund investors more say

The offering will initially be launched for institutional clients in Switzerland.