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NatWest Group announces the completion of the acquisition of Evelyn Partners

The Transaction creates the UK's leading Private Banking and Wealth Management (“PBWM”) business.

Pictet Asset Management Launches First European Active ETFs Driven by AI

The launch follows the success of Pictet - Quest AI-Driven Global Equities, a Luxembourg-domiciled UCITS fund introduced in March 2024.

Objectway acquires Swiss private banking technology business from FNZ to strengthen its pan-European positioning

Objectway welcomes a team of over 160 professionals, bringing their expertise and professionalism honed in developing innovative, award-winning solutions for over 40 private banks

AI widens gap between scalable and struggling wealth firms, study shows

The report, Built to Scale, is based on a survey of 300 senior professionals across banks, wealth and asset managers in the UK, continental Europe and Canada.

Sygnum Europe Leverages Global Banking Platform and Products In Expanded EU Market Access

As the MiCAR transition period ends, Sygnum Europe smoothly shifts into operating-mode under the new regime with its licence in Liechtenstein.

Corient Accelerates European Growth With the Addition of Letus Private Office

Leading French multi-family office with approximately US$5 billion in assets is Corient’s fourth European acquisition, growing firm’s global assets to approximately US$523 billion

Global Wealth Report 2026: Global wealth rose over 10% in 2025

The latest edition of the UBS Global Wealth Report shows a broad-based increase in personal wealth, driven by strong financial markets and rising non‑financial assets, with average wealth growing faster than global economic output.

UK GDP confirms strong start to 2026 but momentum may fade

That leaves the risk of renewed volatility in energy prices firmly in place, which continues to cloud the outlook for inflation and continues to negatively impact consumer and business confidence.

Building True Partnerships Through Strategic Alignment, Vision and Culture

Morrison highlights how Objectway’s ability to understand the firm’s objectives and respond to changing client expectations has made the partnership a key driver of operational agility and service excellence.

Interview with Mr. Olivier Calloud, Chief Executive Officer of Piguet Galland & Cie SA

Today, International Banker is joined by Olivier Calloud, CEO of Piguet Galland, to discuss the bank’s financial performance, their approach to client relationship management and the impact of AI on the bank and the wider private-banking industry.

Ardshinbank Named Armenia’s Best Bank in Four Categories by the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards

Global Banking & Finance Review is a renowned international platform that annually recognizes the achievements of financial institutions in innovation, service quality, management excellence, and contributions to the development of financial markets.

Schroder UK Mid Cap Fund plc - Half-Year Results

UK mid caps now sit at multi-decade valuation lows relative to their own history, to UK large caps, and to most developed market peers.

Amundi Asia Workshop: Accelerating growth in Asia, Amundi’s second home market

Amundi has been deeply rooted in the Asian region for more than 50 years and built a comprehensive local setup.

Santander publishes AI projects under an Open Source licence to ramp up shared innovation

Banco Santander remains at the forefront of AI development by offering public repositories on Open Source to foster technical cooperation and shared learning.

Vontobel gives young artists a big stage

The connection between wealth management and art has a long tradition at Vontobel .

The drive behind our Wealth Planning expertise

It requires an understanding of each family’s unique circumstances, ambitions, and concerns, as well as the ability to look ahead and prepare for what comes next.

Lync Wealth Management continues growth with double acquisition

Yorkshire Rose supports customers in Wetherby, Leeds, York and Harrogate, while Hayden Kilkelly operates across the West Midlands from its base in Kingswinford.

Lombard Odier and Alpha Japan are entering a new phase of their long-standing collaboration

This agreement will lead to closer alignment of their respective asset management and distribution capabilities. As part of the agreement, Alpha Japan LO am has adopted its new legal name, reflecting the expanded and deepened collaboration.

Crown Dependencies recognised at Citywealth Brand Management Awards

They also recognise the ever-important marketing and press function within financial services and the challenges they face as they switch to ESG stakeholder models.

Praxis earns hat trick of STEP Private Client Awards nominations

This year’s awards programme attracted a high number of nominations, with 374 submissions from 26 countries.

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