Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:29:17 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Wealth management mergers, rival equine banks and pheasant for dinner News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129066/wealth-management-mergers-rival-equine-banks-and-pheasant-for-dinner News from London and beyond, including a potentially promising FTSE and the ‘Diva of divorce’ opening her first satellite office. Edited by Alec Marsh Wealth and Asset Management TEAM sees assets swell by £1bn following latest acquisitions News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129067/team-sees-assets-swell-by-amppound1bn-following-latest-acquisitions All three divisions within the group grew organically prior to the recent acquisitions Wealth and Asset Management Franklin Templeton is experiencing strong momentum in Switzerland News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129077/franklin-templeton-is-experiencing-strong-momentum-in-switzerland Franklin Templeton has long been present in the Swiss market but maintained a relatively low profile. Wealth and Asset Management Evelyn Partners completes the sale of its employee benefits consultancy to Howden News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129051/evelyn-partners-completes-the-sale-of-its-employee-benefits-consultancy-to-howden This milestone marks the formal transfer of EPFS and its team to Howden, completing the transaction first announced on 11 November 2025. Wealth and Asset Management Lugano independent asset manager enters liquidation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129052/lugano-independent-asset-manager-enters-liquidation The district court of Lugano issued a bankruptcy ruling for DVB Asset Management. Wealth and Asset Management Nedbank Private Wealth launches Isle of Man future leaders’ initiative News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129053/nedbank-private-wealth-launches-isle-of-man-future-leadersamprsquo-initiative “The turnout and energy at the first event was fantastic, and we were pleasantly surprised with the enthusiasm and openness of attendees,” Karim Chowdhury added. Wealth and Asset Management Private credit fault lines News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129056/private-credit-fault-lines For a loan to be impaired, the equity cushion must first be eroded, and that erosion must originate from deteriorating fundamentals, margins and cash flows at the enterprise level. Wealth and Asset Management Leonteq update ahead of its Annual General Meeting News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129062/leonteq-update-ahead-of-its-annual-general-meeting The final review of these points started in the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to complete in due course. Wealth and Asset Management Syz Group accelerates growth as profits and AuM rise News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129021/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. Wealth and Asset Management Crédit Agricole CIB strengthens its presence in Brazil with a €200 million capital increase in its Brazilian subsidiary, Banco Crédit Agricole Brasil News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129026/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-strengthens-its-presence-in-brazil-with-a-ampeuro200-million-capital-increase-in-its-brazilian-subsidiary-banco-crampeacutedit-agricole-brasil The capital injection enables BCAB to participate in larger transactions in local currency and expand its role in the Brazilian financial ecosystem. Wealth and Asset Management Andrew joins financial business as director and partner News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129070/andrew-joins-financial-business-as-director-and-partner Priority Wealth Planning supports individuals, families and business owners across Yorkshire, providing advice on wealth management, retirement planning and inheritance tax strategies. Executive Moves Janus Henderson Hires Sales Manager from Blackrock News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129074/janus-henderson-hires-sales-manager-from-blackrock He will be based in Zurich and report to Marc Theis, Head of Switzerland & Liechtenstein Executive Moves Standard Chartered appoints Nalini Tarakeshwar as Global Head of Standard Chartered Foundation News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129075/standard-chartered-appoints-nalini-tarakeshwar-as-global-head-of-standard-chartered-foundation The appointment was made as the Foundation scales its ambition to facilitate access to quality jobs and opportunities for young people in response to the growing youth employability gap Executive Moves Copia Capital appoints Ian Hooper as Managing Director News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129082/copia-capital-appoints-ian-hooper-as-managing-director He will also join the executive leadership team of Quanta Group, Copia’s parent company, to develop the discretionary fund management proposition within the wider Group. Executive Moves Fieldfisher strengthens its partnership with 12 promotions News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129050/fieldfisher-strengthens-its-partnership-with-12-promotions The promotions take effect from 1 April 2026. Executive Moves Hyperlayer adds Chan & O'Callaghan after GBP £30m raise News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129043/hyperlayer-adds-chan-ampamp-oamp039callaghan-after-gbp-amppound30m-raise The appointments add two senior figures as Hyperlayer looks to expand internationally. Executive Moves Alantra strengthens its Technology Investment Banking practice with Managing Director hire in London News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129044/alantra-strengthens-its-technology-investment-banking-practice-with-managing-director-hire-in-london He began his career at Merrill Lynch and Moelis & Company, focused on Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) investment banking. Executive Moves Ex-Geneva bank CEO takes over as Gonet chair News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129045/ex-geneva-bank-ceo-takes-over-as-gonet-chair Former Banque Cantonale de Genève CEO Blaise Goetschin has a new mandate. Executive Moves Reto Wangler nominated as President of the Bank Council News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129054/reto-wangler-nominated-as-president-of-the-bank-council Urs Rüegsegger will step down as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zuger Kantonalbank after six years, effective at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Executive Moves Janus Henderson hires sales manager from Blackrock News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129055/janus-henderson-hires-sales-manager-from-blackrock He brings extensive experience to his new role. Executive Moves The digital euro in a fragmenting world: ensuring Europe’s resilience and autonomy in payments News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129080/the-digital-euro-in-a-fragmenting-world-ensuring-europeamprsquos-resilience-and-autonomy-in-payments Public lecture by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at an event hosted by the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and Latvijas Banka Legal, Regulation & Compliance Macfarlanes advises Venn Partners on a strategic partnership with USS News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129041/macfarlanes-advises-venn-partners-on-a-strategic-partnership-with-uss Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Eurosystem sets out comprehensive strategy for future of European payments News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129049/eurosystem-sets-out-comprehensive-strategy-for-future-of-european-payments It complements the Eurosystem’s cash strategy and extends the Eurosystem’s retail payments strategy by covering wholesale, business-to-business and cross-border payments. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB streamlines how it supervises banks’ internal models News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129017/ecb-streamlines-how-it-supervises-banksamprsquo-internal-models Under EU banking rules, and with the ECB’s supervisory permission, banks can use internal models instead of standard risk weights to calculate their capital requirements. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Ex-Deutsche Bank Manager Sues Bank for at Least $624 Million News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129018/ex-deutsche-bank-manager-sues-bank-for-at-least-624-million Faissola and several other ex-traders last year ended mediation talks with Deutsche Bank over allegations they were wrongfully implicated in an audit report into the Monte dei Paschi affair. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Regulators launch joint taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129024/regulators-launch-joint-taskforce-to-crack-down-on-poor-practice-in-motor-finance-claims The announcement comes as the FCA prepares to set out its final compensation scheme for motor finance customers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Swiss lawmakers signal compromise on $22bn UBS capital plan News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129027/swiss-lawmakers-signal-compromise-on-22bn-ubs-capital-plan Decision could be published in April with foreign capital requirements component moving to parliament for debate Legal, Regulation & Compliance Millions of car finance customers to get payouts this year as FCA goes ahead with compensation scheme News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129032/millions-of-car-finance-customers-to-get-payouts-this-year-as-fca-goes-ahead-with-compensation-scheme The FCA has made several changes to the free to use scheme in response to conflicting feedback from consumers, their representatives, firms, manufacturers and industry bodies. Legal, Regulation & Compliance AILO warns advisers unregistered UK trusts will delay offshore bond transactions News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129014/ailo-warns-advisers-unregistered-uk-trusts-will-delay-offshore-bond-transactions UK trusts holding Irish-issued life policies must be registered on CRBOT Legal, Regulation & Compliance The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128980/the-rentersamprsquo-rights-act-2025 To understand the significance of the reforms, it is helpful to consider the current legal landscape for residential tenancies in England. Legal, Regulation & Compliance EY named a Leader in the IDC Worldwide Cloud-Native Core Banking Implementation Services MarketScape News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129068/ey-named-a-leader-in-the-idc-worldwide-cloud-native-core-banking-implementation-services-marketscape EY is honored to be recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape. FinTech CMB Monaco adopts Avaloq–Aladdin Wealth for digital transformation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129030/cmb-monaco-adopts-avaloqampndashaladdin-wealth-for-digital-transformation The system is designed to enable more personalised client engagement at scale while improving internal productivity through streamlined workflows across core banking and digital channels. FinTech BEC and Tieto Banktech enter partnership on business banking News Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129000/bec-and-tieto-banktech-enter-partnership-on-business-banking A new cash management solution will strengthen BEC banks’ ability to support corporate customers with liquidity management across accounts, legal entities, and currencies. FinTech Revolut activates Click to Pay for all UK-issued cards amid low adoption challenge News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129012/revolut-activates-click-to-pay-for-all-uk-issued-cards-amid-low-adoption-challenge The data points to barriers that go beyond availability, including low consumer awareness, limited merchant prompting at checkout, and the tendency to default to established digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. FinTech Banks face client exodus as non-banks gain global ground: Capgemini News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128989/banks-face-client-exodus-as-non-banks-gain-global-ground-capgemini Corporate clients now demand real-time responsiveness, personalized engagement, and innovative solutions, yet most banks are struggling to meet these needs. FinTech Software: When artificial intelligence reshuffles the deck News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128936/software-when-artificial-intelligence-reshuffles-the-deck AI is undermining traditional software. But it is forcing companies to reinvent themselves. FinTech AI and the euro area economy News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128887/ai-and-the-euro-area-economy With agentic AI, the technology may increasingly act as an independent economic agent rather than a technology that merely augments human effort. FinTech Bytes Technology annual gross profit up despite Microsoft hit News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128903/bytes-technology-annual-gross-profit-up-despite-microsoft-hit But gross profit was up 2.3% to £167 million from £163.3 million. FinTech Upgrading banks’ capacity to deal with digital risks News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128904/upgrading-banksamprsquo-capacity-to-deal-with-digital-risks The ECB has long recognised banks’ operational resilience as a key area for improvement in the digital age. FinTech Swiss Private Bank Dynasty Splits Over Clashing Views on Crypto News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128857/swiss-private-bank-dynasty-splits-over-clashing-views-on-crypto The split highlights both the challenges of managing a family business and the sometime dueling views of the outlook for Switzerland’s wealth managers FinTech Aberdeen launches global enhanced yield fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129073/aberdeen-launches-global-enhanced-yield-fund It also explores the opportunity set globally by investing up to 30% allocation into emerging markets Alternative Investments Aegon to propose extension of the term of Lard Friese as CEO News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129078/aegon-to-propose-extension-of-the-term-of-lard-friese-as-ceo The Board is very pleased to propose to our shareholders to extend his term until the AGM of 2030. Alternative Investments M&G grows core European logistics holdings with two acquisitions in the Netherlands News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129079/mampampg-grows-core-european-logistics-holdings-with-two-acquisitions-in-the-netherlands European logistics is being supported by changes to global supply chains, a lack of available space and relatively little new construction, with continued e commerce tailwinds providing an additional boost to demand. Alternative Investments M&G Completes Illiquid Asset Transfer to Facilitate £60m Bulk Annuity Transaction News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129081/mampampg-completes-illiquid-asset-transfer-to-facilitate-amppound60m-bulk-annuity-transaction The transaction was made possible through the firm’s £134 billion With-Profits Fund entering into a simultaneous market transaction to purchase an illiquid asset in-specie from the pension scheme. Alternative Investments CLO Refinancing Plans Put On Ice in Europe as Funding Costs Rise News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129046/clo-refinancing-plans-put-on-ice-in-europe-as-funding-costs-rise Meanwhile managers continue to churn out new issue CLOs, which are currently more cost-effective. Alternative Investments Is it time to reassess European equities? News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129047/is-it-time-to-reassess-european-equities Europe is shedding the deflationary mindset that has prevailed for over a decade as it aims to reduce its dependence on export-led growth. Alternative Investments Clifton Wealth Partnership acquires Essex-based firm News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129063/clifton-wealth-partnership-acquires-essex-based-firm Brings in 500 new clients and £60m in assets Alternative Investments Austria beckons for Catella News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129020/austria-beckons-for-catella Investment manager adds to Vienna property portfolio Alternative Investments L&G Endgame Insights: Over half of UK DB pension schemes considering surplus extraction during run-on or at buyout News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129029/lampampg-endgame-insights-over-half-of-uk-db-pension-schemes-considering-surplus-extraction-during-run-on-or-at-buyout The report explores how rising funding levels are influencing trustees as they approach endgame and highlights the key trends shaping endgame strategies across the industry. Alternative Investments New Oberon fund challenges rise of model portfolios News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129037/new-oberon-fund-challenges-rise-of-model-portfolios Around 80% of holdings will be directly aligned to these themes, with the strategy unconstrained by a formal benchmark. Alternative Investments Rebuilding Europe’s Financial Competitiveness in the Age of AI News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129071/rebuilding-europeamprsquos-financial-competitiveness-in-the-age-of-ai At Morgan Stanley’s European Financials Conference, executives discussed private credit scrutiny, AI adoption and how regulatory momentum and capital mobilization may reshape competitiveness. Investment Banking Morgan Stanley turns defensive on European banks, keeps faith with Barclays and Lloyds News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128900/morgan-stanley-turns-defensive-on-european-banks-keeps-faith-with-barclays-and-lloyds Spain and Ireland were highlighted as the biggest beneficiaries of the rate environment, given their sensitivity and economic resilience. Investment Banking Jefferies cut its London pay after profits rose 40% News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128773/jefferies-cut-its-london-pay-after-profits-rose-40 More impressively, its bottom-line income for the year reached £92m ($122m), a staggering 40% increase on the year before. Investment Banking World Corporate and Investment Banking Report News Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128735/world-corporate-and-investment-banking-report Navigate the great inflection point Investment Banking Crédit Agricole Ukraine announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Bank Lviv News Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128736/crampeacutedit-agricole-ukraine-announces-the-signing-of-an-agreement-to-acquire-bank-lviv This acquisition allows Crédit Agricole Ukraine to expand its presence in western Ukraine Investment Banking UniCredit to Launch Offer to Raise Commerzbank Stake Above 30% News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128750/unicredit-to-launch-offer-to-raise-commerzbank-stake-above-30 The Italian bank currently holds a stake of roughly 30% of Commerzbank, with around 26% through a direct stake and 4% held via financial contracts. Investment Banking Commerzbank tackles money laundering with Hawk AI tech News Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128677/commerzbank-tackles-money-laundering-with-hawk-ai-tech This partnership underscores Commerzbank's strategy of deploying AI purposefully for customer and market processes while adapting to specific regulatory requirements. Investment Banking EIB Global pledges more than €1 billion in support of Mission 300 Goals News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128564/eib-global-pledges-more-than-ampeuro1-billion-in-support-of-mission-300-goals The financing will be implemented through EIB Global Investment Banking UniCredit renews the EDGE Certification across Europe, reconfirming the Global Status News Team Monday, March 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128495/unicredit-renews-the-edge-certification-across-europe-reconfirming-the-global-status Together, these markets represent more than 80% of our people, making UniCredit the first and only pan‑European bank to be recertified at such scale and eligible for the prestigious EDGE Global Certification. Investment Banking London’s Allica Bank targets 10% UK SMB market share by 2028 after €131 million raise News Team Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128435/londonamprsquos-allica-bank-targets-10-uk-smb-market-share-by-2028-after-ampeuro131-million-raise The round was raised with investements from Ventura Capital, GLG , Sona AM and existing investors TCV and Blue Owl. Investment Banking Julius Baer bursary scheme returns for fourth year in Guernsey News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129076/julius-baer-bursary-scheme-returns-for-fourth-year-in-guernsey Preference is given to students studying towards a relevant degree with an interest in pursuing a career in financial services. Comment, Analysis & Research Why gold’s pullback does not change the long term outlook News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129042/why-goldamprsquos-pullback-does-not-change-the-long-term-outlook As a result, markets have become more cautious and have reassessed the outlook for interest rates. Comment, Analysis & Research Quarterly GDP data highlights UK economy's stagnation prior to Iran conflict News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129022/quarterly-gdp-data-highlights-uk-economyamp039s-stagnation-prior-to-iran-conflict GDP for the year is estimated to have been marginally stronger than expected, but on a per capita basis the story is different. Comment, Analysis & Research Over 60s hold 55% of the UK’s net housing wealth News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129031/over-60s-hold-55-of-the-ukamprsquos-net-housing-wealth This slowdown is attributed to rising mortgage rates and global uncertainty, leading to a 13 per cent year-on-year drop in buyer inquiries, despite a 6 per cent increase in homes for sale. Comment, Analysis & Research Conflict, energy and markets: charting a course for investors News Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129005/conflict-energy-and-markets-charting-a-course-for-investors In currencies, the dollar’s strength should remain temporary, and weakness to resume once the Fed cuts rates and overvaluation normalises. Comment, Analysis & Research Germany - Cautious recovery pressured by geopolitical uncertainty News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128965/germany-cautious-recovery-pressured-by-geopolitical-uncertainty The German economy showed early signs of improvement at the start of the year. Comment, Analysis & Research OECD hammers UK growth projections with biggest downgrade of all G20 economies News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128988/oecd-hammers-uk-growth-projections-with-biggest-downgrade-of-all-g20-economies Comparatively, the US is expected to see inflation spike to 4.2% this year, the highest level of all the G7 countries, before falling more quickly to 1.6% in 2027. Comment, Analysis & Research UK expats unaware they are set to lose low-cost route to building up state pension News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128941/uk-expats-unaware-they-are-set-to-lose-low-cost-route-to-building-up-state-pension The reforms will remove access to Class 2 voluntary National Insurance contributions for individuals living overseas Comment, Analysis & Research Rethinking stability in a time of geopolitical shifts and economic fragmentation News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128924/rethinking-stability-in-a-time-of-geopolitical-shifts-and-economic-fragmentation With its latest campaign, Rethink Stability, the Group extends the philosophy behind its longstanding Rethink Everything® positioning, bringing a more visually assertive and culturally attuned language to wealth management. Comment, Analysis & Research ‘Modern slavery an economic risk the City can no longer ignore’ News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128889/amplsquomodern-slavery-an-economic-risk-the-city-can-no-longer-ignoreamprsquo Speakers at Justice for All event, sponsored by Rathbones, to urge City and financial services to confront modern slavery Comment, Analysis & Research HMRC allowance to be slashed with six million UK households warned News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129069/hmrc-allowance-to-be-slashed-with-six-million-uk-households-warned Lubbock Fine Wealth Management data shows only 740,000 people out of 7.1 million savers who hold a cash ISA also have a stocks and shares ISA. Tax Andrew Tully: Pensions face a new tax reality News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129023/andrew-tully-pensions-face-a-new-tax-reality Where a member has multiple pension pots, as many do, each scheme can only pay the IHT due in respect of its own value. Tax Grant Thornton plans 30% graduate hiring boost News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129013/grant-thornton-plans-30-graduate-hiring-boost The private equity-backed accountancy firm bucks the trend with higher entry-level hiring Tax Inheritance tax climbs past the 2023/24 total and CGT soars News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128854/inheritance-tax-climbs-past-the-202324-total-and-cgt-soars The impact of higher borrowing costs and renewed volatility in energy markets will appear in future releases, not today’s data. Tax Pension IHT overhaul locked in as Finance Bill set to receive Royal Assent News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128812/pension-iht-overhaul-locked-in-as-finance-bill-set-to-receive-royal-assent These proposals mean the process at death is likely to become more complex, with delays also anticipated in payments to non-exempt beneficiaries. Tax Inheritance tax on pensions gets the final green light despite industry pushback News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128814/inheritance-tax-on-pensions-gets-the-final-green-light-despite-industry-pushback From April 2027, pensions will form part of someone’s estate for IHT purposes when they die Tax Cum-Ex: Deutsche Bank pays millions for two external funds News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128803/cum-ex-deutsche-bank-pays-millions-for-two-external-funds Deutsche Bank acted as a service provider for these funds and provided financing. Tax KPMG launches search for next UK Tech Innovator News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128744/kpmg-launches-search-for-next-uk-tech-innovator The competition is open to tech and tech enabled businesses, and applications are now open for the UK competition online. Tax Overseas client returning to the UK? Make the most of new tax rules News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128719/overseas-client-returning-to-the-uk-make-the-most-of-new-tax-rules When a UK expat returns to the UK in a hurry, unexpected tax exposure can arise quickly, warns Raquel Plaza of Blevins Franks Tax AIC urges government to reinstate 30% VCT tax relief News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128702/aic-urges-government-to-reinstate-30-vct-tax-relief AIC chief executive Richard Stone warned that cutting the tax incentive could undermine funding for high-growth UK companies. Tax NatWest to offer embedded finance products to Sainsbury's customers News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129057/natwest-to-offer-embedded-finance-products-to-sainsburyamp039s-customers NatWest and Sainsbury’s will work together to offer tailored financial products designed to support customers’ needs. Retail Banking Creditsafe expands into UK consumer credit reporting News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129058/creditsafe-expands-into-uk-consumer-credit-reporting Creditsafe sees an opportunity to improve how the market operates by placing higher‑quality data and modern, well‑governed data‑sharing frameworks at the centre of its approach. Retail Banking Wise to Open Everyday Banking Accounts in UK in Deposit Push News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129019/wise-to-open-everyday-banking-accounts-in-uk-in-deposit-push The London-based money transfer company is launching an account that will hold money and pay out a 3.26% variable interest rate on balances Retail Banking Lloyds Banking Group and University of Glasgow announce groundbreaking agentic AI research programme News Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128991/lloyds-banking-group-and-university-of-glasgow-announce-groundbreaking-agentic-ai-research-programme As the partnership continues, the Group will develop and improve their understanding of how to harness the benefits of agentic AI. Retail Banking 2026 CaixaBank General Shareholders’ Meeting approves a final dividend of 2,320 million euros and increases total annual dividend to 3,500 million euros News Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129006/2026-caixabank-general-shareholdersamprsquo-meeting-approves-a-final-dividend-of-2320-million-euros-and-increases-total-annual-dividend-to-3500-million-euros This represents an increase of 15% in the annual gross dividend per share compared with 0.4352 euros gross per share in the previous year. Retail Banking Lloyds IT glitch exposed data of nearly 450,000 customers, MPs told News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129011/lloyds-it-glitch-exposed-data-of-nearly-450000-customers-mps-told More than 114,000 customers actively clicked on transactions that did not belong to them Retail Banking Lloyds supports Trent & Dove with new £88m finance package News Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128969/lloyds-supports-trent-ampamp-dove-with-new-amppound88m-finance-package The finance package will help Trent & Dove continue its work maintaining high‑quality homes, developing new properties, and supporting neighbourhood projects. Retail Banking Monument Bank to launch UK's first tokenised retail deposits programme News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128956/monument-bank-to-launch-ukamp039s-first-tokenised-retail-deposits-programme The project is being run in partnership with blockchain company Midnight, with Monument planning to tokenise up to £250 million of retail customer deposits in the first phase. Retail Banking Clearhaus becomes Denmark's first acquirer to launch payment facilitator solution News Team Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128935/clearhaus-becomes-denmarkamp039s-first-acquirer-to-launch-payment-facilitator-solution They no longer need each merchant to sign up separately with a payment provider – a capability that has not previously been offered by Danish acquirers. Retail Banking Metro Bank partners Equals Money for FX Forwards solution News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128862/metro-bank-partners-equals-money-for-fx-forwards-solution The new service will enable Metro Bank commercial and corporate clients to better manage currency risk, and ensure greater predictability in cash flow and planning. Retail Banking Pension value to be put under the spotlight News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127553/pension-value-to-be-put-under-the-spotlight The proposals aim to make it clearer how pensions perform, what they cost and the quality of service. So that people can get good value, and so that poor performing schemes are pushed to improve. Pensions ESG considerations driving food and drink industry acquisitions News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions Schroders Greencoat eyes deal for scandal-hit solar operator – reports News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions Pensions allowance tax charges hit record high News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions Pensions industry fires back at Opperman criticism News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions XPS partners with Abrdn to launch DB pensions master trust News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions Pension providers call for personalised advice rules News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions Government authorises use of dormant pension assets to "change people's lives for the better" News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions €43bn pension fund cuts external fund exposure by half in two years News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions Pensions platform Guiide considers institutional funding News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions LSEG launches ESG scores and sustainability analytics suite News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128717/lseg-launches-esg-scores-and-sustainability-analytics-suite The model uses 220 standardised indicators and a sustainability-focused materiality framework that combines a revised industry classification with a double materiality approach at the business segment level. Planet SOS Investor climate concern high, but lack awareness of what funds are doing News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128181/investor-climate-concern-high-but-lack-awareness-of-what-funds-are-doing The desire to invest in a responsible and sustainable way from consumers is still very much present. Planet SOS Schroders Greencoat signs strategic MoU with leading battery maker CATL and Lochpine Capital on battery storage in Europe News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127982/schroders-greencoat-signs-strategic-mou-with-leading-battery-maker-catl-and-lochpine-capital-on-battery-storage-in-europe The collaboration seeks to leverage the parties’ collective expertise in green energy infrastructure and technology Planet SOS 5 must-watch sustainable investing trends for 2026 News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127809/5-must-watch-sustainable-investing-trends-for-2026 The year began with President Donald Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, an action he swiftly followed by revoking environmental subsidies and regulations. Planet SOS Gore Street Capital announces first close for energy storage fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127801/gore-street-capital-announces-first-close-for-energy-storage-fund The article 9 fund will focus on acquiring and managing battery storage projects with 80% minimum target exposure to EU member states. Planet SOS Investec arranges £80 million investment loan for office-led St. Pancras Campus News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127319/investec-arranges-amppound80-million-investment-loan-for-office-led-st-pancras-campus The new three-year facility refinances a development loan provided by Investec in 2021, following W.RE’s successful delivery of the scheme in 2024. Planet SOS Bridging the Gap: Aligning Insurance Portfolios with Sustainable Outcomes News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127091/bridging-the-gap-aligning-insurance-portfolios-with-sustainable-outcomes Recognising the importance of this challenge, Mercer are pleased to support Insurers For Purpose in producing a report on sustainability integration within the insurance sector. Planet SOS European Investment Fund pledges €70 million to Klima2, Alantra’s next Energy Transition growth fund News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126901/european-investment-fund-pledges-ampeuro70-million-to-klima2-alantraamprsquos-next-energy-transition-growth-fund The fund will leverage the Klima team’s extensive pan-European experience in energy investments and its network of sector and operational partners across the energy transition ecosystem. Planet SOS Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126875/europe-leads-pledging-effort-in-campaign-mobilising-ampeuro155-billion-for-clean-energy-in-africa The European Union led the pledging effort, with more than €15.1 billion. Planet SOS Investec sole MLA & bookrunner on £360m AMP Clean Energy debt for Asterion & NWF News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126792/investec-sole-mla-ampamp-bookrunner-on-amppound360m-amp-clean-energy-debt-for-asterion-ampamp-nwf AMP is a diversified distributed energy company with ~300MW of installed capacity in the UK across heat production, electricity production, and electricity storage. Planet SOS