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Allfunds and DWS to enter ETF Distribution Collaboration

The collaboration brings the full Xtrackers ETF range to Allfunds' platform, providing wealth managers with access to one of Europe's largest and most established ETF offerings.

Bank Employees’ Association Calls for 2.5 Percent Pay Increase

The Swiss Bank Employees’ Association (SBPV) is entering wage negotiations in fall 2026 with a demand for a demonstrable 2.5% increase in the overall payroll.

Pictet Lists AI Enhanced Equity ETFs at SIX Swiss Exchange

The newly listed Pictet AI Enhanced ETF range is designed to provide core equity-market exposure while seeking incremental outperformance versus the respective benchmarks.

7IM leads the way with highest platform AUM growth in Q2

The results come as the business continues to drive its multi-year, multimillion-pound investment in its proprietary platform and supporting technology.

Utmost Group plc Half Year Results 2026

Diversified flows up 16% on a normalised basis, underpinning stable profit and cash generation

Partners Group opens new Stockholm office as the firm increases its long-term commitment to the Nordics

The office will act as a strategic base for the firm to strengthen its investment capabilities and deepen its proximity to clients, partners, and institutional investors.

Nordnet launches new analysis portal, offering investors access to Citi equity research

With the launch, Nordnet's Private Banking clients in all Nordic countries will have access to the same high-quality support for investment decisions as professional players.

Advisers hike fees and segment client books to beat rising cost to serve

Over two in five (44%) advisers reported that their firm turned off ongoing service fees in the past year for clients who no longer fit core operational or pricing models.

Shackleton announces major expansion in Scotland with acquisition of AC Weal

This acquisition significantly expands Shackleton’s presence in Scotland, positioning the firm as a clear leader in the provision of independent financial advice across the country.

Danske Bank makes its largest-ever investment in wealth management with a new advisory solution for affluent private clients

From today, Danske Bank’s Private Banking clients will have access to the new advisory solution, Butterfly™.

Never mind the Budget: These are the slated tax and wealth changes that families can't afford to ignore

From IHT on pensions to tax on cash savings, households can prepare for what is known, says Chief Financial Planning Director Emma Sterland

Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix to accelerate growth of Madrid’s economy

Holding the Spanish GP at the MADRING circuit in Madrid marks a return of the highest-level of racing competition to the region after a 45-year hiatus.

UBS launches YUMO to promote financial and economic literacy in Switzerland.

YUMO by UBS is a new learning platform that explains financial and economic concepts in Switzerland in an interactive, practical, and easy-to-understand way.

Luigi Marciano named CEO of the Year in Wealth Technology at the European CEO Awards 2026

The award recognises the Objectway Founder and Group CEO for more than three decades of entrepreneurial leadership, innovation and contribution to the evolution of WealthTech across Europe.

How to structure luxury assets as part of private wealth planning

Luxury assets often form part of a much wider picture encompassing businesses, investments, property and family wealth across multiple jurisdictions.

The future of wealth management is human... and technological – interview with Serge Fehr

At the same time, technology is increasingly becoming an accepted expectation among clients.

Deutsche Bank supports increased Taiwanese investment and expansion in Germany

As businesses expand production capacity, build new facilities overseas, and strengthen supply chains, demand for banking services and financing solutions along the Taiwan-Germany corridor continues to rise.

DWS to introduce Deutsche Asset Management as new global brand identity

Considering the Wealth Management Business in Italy Born from SME Acquisitions

To compete for these clients, banks are using "tied agent contracts"—which offer 1-3% of assets plus about half of future revenue as an upfront payment—leading to a fierce war for poaching bankers.

Edmond de Rothschild unveils its new address in Monaco

This new 5,300-square-metre building will bring all 270 employees of the Monegasque private bank under one roof to encourage more collaboration between teams and enrich the client experience.

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