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Households urged to invest more as property ties up Ireland's €1.4tn wealth

The study shows that Irish wealth increased by 9.4% or €120bn to €1.4tn in 2025, with property accounting for €973bn and cash deposits €194bn.

Europe’s Private Banks Face Profit Slowdown – AI and Strategic Shifts Offer Opportunities

Europe’s private banks are approaching a turning point after years of high profits.

Goodbody to acquire Northern Ireland's Legacy Wealth Management

Goodbody intends to support the continued development of Legacy Wealth Management while broadening access to investment and financial planning expertise on an all-island basis.

Rathbones announces partnership with Bristol Bears

Beginning ahead of the 2026/27 season, the partnership will run through to 2029.

Bantleon fully acquires convertible bond specialist

Subject to approval by the regulatory authority FINMA, the asset manager now holds 100% of the shares in the Zurich-based convertible bond specialist.

JPMorgan Chase Set to Open Private Banking Office in Hamburg

The office will be located at Domplatz in the city center and cater to clients in northern Germany.

Van Lanschot Kempen becomes principal member of the European Payments Initiative

They operate across borders and expect payment solutions that match that reality.

Five client-led shifts reshaping European wealth management

Wealth management is no longer about managing money alone. It’s about managing uncertainty, trust, and major life decisions.

Wealth creators ‘not feeling welcome’ in UK, says Blevins Franks chief

Roberts added: “What governments in Europe are understanding is there is a competition, there is an international mobility now to wealthy individuals.

Louis Theroux Confirmed as Endnote for Private Wealth Conference 2026

This year, the much-anticipated endnote speaker for the event will be acclaimed documentary-maker Louis Theroux.

Liontrust Asset Management reports 22% drop in gross profit

Liontrust reported gross profit of £123m (2025: £157.7m), including £3.7m of performance fee revenues (2025: £3.6m), with a revenue margin of 0.55% (2025: 0.60%).

The largest transfer of assets in Swiss history

In 2025, around CHF 100 billion was bequeathed or gifted in Switzerland.

Wealth management for founders – from start-up to scale

There are millions of start-ups worldwide, but many do not survive long-term.

Mishcon de Reya wins Residential Property Team of the Year at Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2026

The annual Chambers High Net Worth Awards celebrate elite law firms and lawyers across a variety of practice areas, based on extensive research for the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026.

UBS and Nethermind Complete Compliance Proofs of Concept on Ethereum

The tests showed that banks can apply strong compliance checks through the systems they run on top of Ethereum, without changing how Ethereum itself works.

Swiss Life Asset Managers sells Amprion stake to RWE

The transaction now agreed fully realises the value appreciation achieved by the investment, in the interests of the investors.

Raymond James to unify UK wealth businesses under single brand

The combined business oversees £49.4bn of client assets and supports around 230 wealth managers across employed, independent and platform-based models.

St. James’s Place – Simplifying our Reporting Presentation

What is changing is the way we present financial performance.

OWIN26: Scalability, a Real Challenge for Wealth Management

Financial institutions must learn to do both at scale, ensuring that an increase in initiatives doesn't translate into increased operational complexity.

Rothschild & Co wins Best Debt Advisory Firm for Companies

This recognition reflects the strength of Rothschild & Co's advisory capabilities, built on a track record of advising on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions globally.

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