- Managers of Wealth - Europe - Wealth, private banking and asset management news and opinion

Syz Capital launches bitcoin-denominated hedge fund

Syz Capital has launched a fund of crypto hedge funds.

Sygnum Expands its Off-Exchange Custody Platform to Include Deribit, World’s Largest Crypto Derivatives Exchange

Sygnum’s bank-grade security and ability to hold client assets off-balance sheet mitigates counterparty risk and enables traders to fully focus on their investment decisions.

AI analytics startup Quantexa hunts for acquisitions as it raises $175m

The Series F round sees the UK company hit a $2.6bn valuation

Lloyds seeks out startups for 'Launch Innovation' programme

Participants will work with a dedicated launch team on experiments and tackle strategic challenges.

AdviserSoftware.com launches global AI assessment framework

The framework evaluates key AI functionalities available across multiple markets, including the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, with Dubai set to be added soon.

Origo launches Unipass Transfer Tracking for advisers

Advisers will have access to real-time information from any provider or platform using the Origo Transfer Service, through a single digital portal.

Former Credit Suisse Leaders Launch New SME Financing Model

The firm also has plans for expansion.

Lloyds Banking Group Secures Patent for Cybersecurity Innovation

Since Lloyds Banking Group implemented the GCE, investigations of false positives have significantly reduced, whilst minimising the risk of missing genuine attacks.

Nordnet AB Selects Shareholder Disclosure Solution from Broadridge

This move will enable Nordnet to fulfill its shareholder disclosure requirements in accordance with SRDII, while ensuring top-tier data security for its operations in Sweden and other European markets.

Equifax launches Financed Emissions Calculator

This new solution will enable lenders to make more informed decisions to align net-zero targets with lending and investment strategies.

Monument Bank partners with Firenze for Lombard lending access

The arrangement does not require a shift in custody arrangements for the client’s investment portfolio.

Jersey Cyber Security Centre achieves UK certification

Cyber Essentials is a UK-Government backed cyber security accreditation scheme, which assess organisations against five key areas of technical cyber security controls.

SMBC NIKKO BANK (LUXEMBOURG) S.A. reinforces its confidence in OLYMPIC Banking System

OLYMPIC Banking System will enable us to meet the challenges of growth using a single, complete, scalable and fully integrated platform that exploits the modern principles of service-oriented architecture.

Natwest Boxed and the AA Partner to Bring Savings and Loans to Millions of Customers

From the end of March 2025, AA customers can apply for and get an instant access savings account, closely followed by unsecured personal loans.

ABN AMRO finances innovative digital platform Transferz

This collaboration underscores both Transferz’s commitment to durable growth and ABN AMRO's dedication to empowering innovative companies that are reshaping their industries.

UK Gov Digital Service tenders contract to embed open banking in Gov.UK Pay

Currently used by 1,228 services across 440 organisations, it has processed about 100 million transactions with a combined value of £6.4 billion (just over $8bn) since 2016.

European BearingPoint survey on payment behavior: Cash usage declines, and one in three Europeans would use the digital euro

At 55%, respondents have a high level of trust in the banking sector to collect and store digital euro transaction data, compared to only 5% for technology companies such as Apple, Google, and Amazon.

Revolut doubles down on hybrid working

The memo arrives as the the global fintech prepares to move to a recently refurbished tower block in the heart of Canary Wharf

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services Business Adopts Broadridge’s Global Class Action Solution to Maximize its Clients’ Global Asset Recovery Opportunities

Broadridge’s solution provides comprehensive global class action coverage, maximizes claims and increases investor participation in settlement recoveries

FCA and PSR assesses the usage and impact of digital wallets

In turn, this could expand the range of alternative payment methods on offer, giving consumers more choice.

FinTech