https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 09 May 2025 04:34:00 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123049/schroders-sponsored-report-by-impact-investing-institute-identifies-long-term-investment-opportunities-for-wealth-managers-in-impact-space The new report delivers key insights into the demand drivers for impact investing and how this area of investment can provide value to both clients and wealth managers. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123051/leonteq-announces-changes-to-its-organisation Leonteq will resize its Executive Committee from 7 to 5 members with immediate effect. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123052/evelyn-partners-trading-update-for-the-three-months-ended-31-march-2025 At the end of Q1 the Group successfully completed the sale of its professional services business as it strategically refocuses solely on wealth management. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123057/retirement-planning-drives-demand-for-bespoke-investment-services Around 93% of advisers questioned say that it is driving increased interest in bespoke investment services. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123058/bbva-opens-its-third-international-private-banking-hub-in-spain-following-the-us-and-switzerland The new unit, based in Madrid, has 5 professionals dedicated to international clients Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123022/ticino-wealth-managers-join-forces The Agenda Invest team have joined Vector Wealth Management. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123023/joint-statement-from-gam-investments-and-fermat-capital-management-regarding-gam-fcm-cat-bond-fund-bvi The BVI Fund will undergo an orderly and managed transition to Fermat. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123030/quilter-cheviot-europe-acquires-irish-investment-advisory-firm-gillenmarkets This new acquisition will help expand QCE’s presence in Ireland and continue to evolve its integrated investment management Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123040/amppound36m-downing-fund-transfers-to-tyndall Co-managers Mike Clements and Pras Jeyanandhan join Tyndall IM Wealth and Asset Management News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123042/waystone-to-acquire-leading-luxembourg-manco-bil-manage-invest BIL Manage Invest has built a strong reputation for its expertise and client-centric approach in the fund industry. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123046/citi-hires-jpmorgan-veteran-for-wealth-business Russell Budnick joins Citi Wealth as global head of capital markets Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123053/credit-suisse-veteran-joins-private-bank Sébastien Pesenti has recently become the head of Indosuez Wealth Management’s domestic business in Ticino, Switzerland Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123054/julius-baer-managing-director-retires Paul Van Neste retires after nearly 15 years at Julius Baer. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123055/nucleus-appoints-group-chief-risk-officer Louis joins Nucleus from Brooks McDonald Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123060/zurich-private-bank-appoints-prominent-new-board-member She succeeds Peter Altorfer, who declined to stand for re-election. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123061/selector-100-fund-buyer-exits-for-senior-role-at-german-private-bank Multi-asset specialist to assume head of portfolio management position at new employer. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123020/waverton-and-london-ampamp-capital-appoints-nick-hammond-to-lead-the-private-wealth-and-us-private-wealth-businesses The strategic hire comes as the merged firms prepare to formally unite under a single brand, W1M, in June. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123021/mirabaud-ampamp-cie-europe-sa-strengthens-its-governance-with-the-appointment-of-carlo-thill-to-its-board-of-directors This appointment is part of the Group’s strategy to consolidate its governance structure in Luxembourg and support its strategic development in Europe. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123029/saxo-hires-michelle-west-as-uk-head-of-compliance In her role, Michelle will focus on further enhancing Saxo’s risk and compliance functions, ensuring Saxo maintains the highest standards of operational integrity. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123035/flagstone-appoints-former-moneysupermarket-executive-to-drive-billion-pound-growth-strategy He brings with him two decades of experience with some of the UK’s fast-growing, consumer-facing finance brands. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123045/fca-consults-on-steps-to-simplify-mortgage-rules This will include consideration of risk appetite and responsible risk-taking, alternative affordability testing and product innovation, lending into later life and consumer information needs. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123044/appointed-representatives-data The appointed representatives (AR) regime plays a crucial role in how consumers interact with financial services. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123065/jtc-group-general-counsel-named-in-the-legal-500-gc-powerlist-netherlands-for-2025 The GC Powerlist highlights the very best general counsels and senior in-house legal counsels in the Netherlands following a comprehensive research process conducted over many months. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123034/ecb-staff-contribution-to-the-european-commissionamprsquos-targeted-consultation-on-the-application-of-the-market-risk-prudential-framework Banks will need to continue running both the old and new systems in parallel Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122992/ecb-partners-with-private-sector-through-digital-euro-innovation-platform The innovation platform simulates the envisaged digital euro ecosystem Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122996/esma-consults-on-rules-for-esg-rating-providers ESG rating providers who carry out activities other than the provision of ESG ratings. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123004/the-rise-of-direct-lending-in-landmark-deals Private credit is growing rapidly, and direct lending is playing an increasingly critical role in transactions that once would have found financing in the public markets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123005/fos-reports-49-surge-in-complaints The banking and credit sector accounted for the majority, with 109,155 complaints — an increase of nearly 76% from the previous year. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122985/eu-antitrust-ruling-on-unicreditamprsquos-banco-bpm-takeover-expected-by-early-june EU Antitrust Ruling on UniCredit’s Banco BPM Takeover Expected by Early June Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122954/bank-of-englandamp039s-renewed-rtgs-service-goes-live On 28 April, our renewed RTGS service – known as RT2 – went live. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123059/software-expert-how-ai-can-help-financial-advisors By analyzing historical data and identifying patterns, AI provides insights that can be incorporated into investment strategies and risk assessments. FinTech News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123027/ant-international-partners-with-barclays-on-global-treasury-management-with-proprietary-ai-powered-fx-model The Time-Series Transformer AI FX Model forecasts cashflow and FX exposure with more than 90% accuracy, helping businesses reduce FX-related fees FinTech News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123039/commission-supports-investment-in-digitalisation-and-innovation At the same time, it clearly supports maintaining the canton's majority stake in BEKB and supports recurring financial assistance for the CSEM's Medtech Center in Bern. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123019/banque-raiffeisen-taps-ncino-to-drive-cloud-banking-transformation The collaboration aims to improve the bank’s digital banking capabilities by implementing the nCino Platform to simplify loan and credit chain management. FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122980/co-op-apologies-after-hackers-access-amplsquosignificantamprsquo-amount-of-customer-data The compromised data included names and contact details FinTech News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122963/fca-seeks-feedback-on-regulation-of-cryptoasset-trading-platforms-in-next-phase-of-road-to-regulation With more people using credit to purchase crypto, the DP also considers whether restrictions should be applied in that area. FinTech News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122965/ifgs-2025-is-it-time-for-wealthtech-to-take-the-stage French noted that there is merit in keeping things simple FinTech News Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122943/what-financial-advisors-can-learn-from-influencers So-called “finfluencers” like Richtsteiger often reach hundreds of thousands of followers – and thus achieve a greater reach than many traditional media channels. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122921/fe-fundinfo-acquires-ai-platform-lunar-ai The deal will strengthen FE fundinfo’s Nexus platform FinTech News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122882/six-expands-global-fixed-income-data-coverage-with-new-comprehensive-offering SIX's new offering delivers reliable fixed income data to banks, asset managers, wealth managers, and hedge funds worldwide. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123047/scottish-widows-platform-integrates-investment-suitability-software-tool This will help advisers match their clients to tailored investment options. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123048/will-the-real-money-pivot-to-europe Money managers may be slowly moving assets out of the US Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123062/zedra-welcomes-corporate-service-provider-alan-ampamp-luca-as-its-latest-strategic-investment This latest collaboration enhances ZEDRA’s position as a leading Corporate & Global Expansion service provider, supporting companies with cross-border operations. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123063/laying-the-groundwork-how-emerging-managers-can-pre-market-a-strategy-in-europe-without-setting-up-a-fund This is particularly valuable for first-time managers who want to validate demand before launching and going through the process, and cost, of setting up a fund. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123066/boe-cuts-rates-but-more-drastic-action-being-considered-in-light-of-trade-turmoil Investors are betting on three further rate cuts this year as rising risks to growth look likely to supersede inflationary threats in the coming months. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123067/zurich-starts-new-financial-cycle-with-solid-growth-and-strong-capitalization Life insurance continued its profitable growth with an increase in gross premiums 1 of 18%, supported primarily by the business with unit-linked, capital-efficient savings and pension protection products Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123024/afm-members-pay-record-amppound915m-in-ip-claims-in-2024 The average claim amounted to £29,948. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123026/european-markets-mixed-erste-group-bank-rises-8-after-acquiring-stake-in-santanderamprsquos-polish-unit Germany’s DAX ended the session 1.1% higher and Italy’s FTSE MIB was 0.4% higher while the French CAC 40 fell 0.55%. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123002/funds-europe-awards-2025-standing-out-in-a-crowded-asset-servicing-market Margaret Delman, asset-servicing expert and member of the Funds Europe Awards judging panel, explains how custodians can distinguish themselves in a commoditised market. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123012/nomura-acquires-macquarieamprsquos-listed-asset-management-business-in-the-united-states-and-europe It will also provide Nomura with a scalable hub, based in Philadelphia, to continue growing its international Investment Management business Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122993/european-bank-traders-deliver-best-results-in-more-than-a-decade UBS, BNP Paribas, SocGen, Barclays and Deutsche Bank reported €13bn in combined first-quarter trading revenues Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122999/saxo-bank-switzerland-is-moving-forward Saxo Bank claims to be the first neobank to offer this service to its clients. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122961/danske-bank-posts-profit-beat-and-expects-moderate-tariff-impact-in-nordic-market The Nordic region has so far been resilient, with strong economic data across the region and Danske Bank said its first-quarter results reflected this. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122946/socgenamp039s-bnp-hire-hasnamp039t-helped-trading-revenues-but-thatamp039s-ok Slawomir Krupa, SocGen’s CEO and former investment banking chief, probably sleeps just fine at night. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122913/barclays-one-of-the-winners-of-tariff-volatility-but-eye-needs-to-be-kept-on-loan-losses Barclays has been on somewhat of a good run of momentum and these results represent a further quarter of progress towards its 2026 targets set out two years ago. Investment Banking News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122817/the-netherlands-revised-growth-forecasts-in-response-to-the-us-tariffs They likely provide a short term boost to households’ purchasing power, but structural investments lack. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122541/oddo-bhfamprsquos-ambitious-plan-in-switzerland Since then, the Franco-German financial group has made notable strides—particularly in corporate finance—as its investment banking arm gains significant traction. Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, April 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122554/barclays-offers-zero-deposit-mortgage-for-right-to-buy-applicants Barclays will use the RTB discount in place of a direct deposit, whilst borrowers will also receive the benefit of the reduced rates available for lower Loan-to-Value (LTV) mortgages. Investment Banking News Team Monday, April 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122534/bbva-pays-ampeuro041-per-share-this-thursday-and-reaches-its-highest-dividend-in-17-years-in-2024 Through dividends and the buyback, the bank will return a combined €5.03 billion to shareholders this year, half of its 2024 profit. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, April 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122434/danske-bank-expands-its-investment-universe-for-defence-shares The investment policies and exclusion lists govern which companies our asset management business at Danske Bank Asset Management and Danica can invest in. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123050/153-million-people-today-are-at-risk-of-retirement-poverty Across the population, as many as half (50%) know they aren’t saving enough for retirement, with certain key groups facing even worse outcomes. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123056/arc-benchmark-mps-index-goes-live-with-performance-data-back-to-2013 Ranking functionality will be available later this year for IFAs to further support comparison between models Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123064/house-prices-rise-marginally-as-interest-rate-decision-looms While activity may have surged earlier in the year, prices are now responding to a more subdued, post-incentive environment. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123025/international-payment-rails-the-value-of-a-harmonised-gauge-ampminus-speech-by-sarah-breeden Based on remarks given on the Global State of Digital Asset Regulations: Regulatory Harmonisation on Digital Assets Panel at the Point Zero Forum 2025 Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122995/q1-2025-update-positive-flows-in-schroders-capital-and-wealth-management In Public Markets, client demand for risk mitigation strategies drove inflows into core solutions which were more than offset by outflows from equities and multi-asset. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122976/reforms-to-the-uk-aifmd-regime Restructuring and streamlining Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122984/barclays-research-expects-ai-to-recast-global-supply-chains-and-labor-markets In the 70th edition of Barclays flagship Equity Gilt Study, Barclays Research analysts take stock of the AI revolution and examine the implications labor markets, energy, and global supply chains. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122949/women-as-ceos-of-their-households-the-hidden-investment-skills Our Senior Investment Director, Rachael Marsden, explores how women, often the CEOs of their households, possess invaluable financial management skills. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122950/retirement-planning-securing-your-future-with-brown-shipley With over two centuries of experience in private banking and wealth management, we're uniquely positioned to guide you through the complexities of retirement planning. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122964/senior-executives-a-practical-guide-to-planning-your-retirement-and-optimising-your-assets In an increasingly fragmented world, geopolitical tensions can have a major impact on the wealth of senior executives. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123033/caitlin-southall-pension-reform-or-punishment-unpicking-the-iht-debate Like many in the industry, we identified a range of practical problems, not least for SSASs, which have unique structural characteristics. Tax News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122994/labour-taxes-edge-up-in-the-oecd-as-real-wages-recover-in-2024 The report looks at eight stylised household types, which vary by income level and household composition. Tax News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123006/foi-data-shows-just-2-of-estates-use-this-iht-mitigation-rule-but-its-use-set-to-skyrocket This equates to less than 2% of inheritance tax (IHT) paying estates. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122955/is-it-time-to-end-the-private-equity-tax-loophole-on-carry Ironically, if taxation on private equity is increased in the US, it is now more likely that it will be at the hands of the Republicans, traditionally the party of finance and low taxation. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122871/hmrc-simplifies-tax-reporting-as-more-taxpayers-face-self-assessment-amid-shrinking-allowances Up to 300,000 taxpayers could be removed from the requirement to complete a Self Assessment return, with a new digital reporting service introduced for those with modest additional income. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122851/ex-ey-and-pwc-executives-launch-unity-advisory-to-challenge-big-four-in-uk-ampndash-report Backed by up to $300m (£225.54m) from Warburg Pincus, the venture is due to commence operations by June. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122839/advisers-adapting-to-tax-tech-and-generational-shifts-fe-fundinfo-survey In a session delving into the ‘evolving wealth management landscape’ held yesterday, Stephen Ford highlighted that the looming overhaul of the UK’s tax framework formed a big theme. Tax News Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122776/uk-spring-statement-2025-tax-anti-avoidance-rules-with-criminal-sanction-target-staffing-supply-chain Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122782/bdo-switzerland-increases-revenue-ampndash-except-in-financial-services New regulatory requirements and structural changes in the financial market shaped the fiscal year. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122789/iht-tax-take-hits-new-high-up-over-10 CGT receipts hit £399m in March 2025, slightly lower than last year Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123001/santander-sells-bulk-of-polish-banking-business-for-79-billion Under the terms of the agreement, Santander will sell Erste approximately 49% of Santander Polska’s share capital and 50% of the Polish asset management business that Santander Polska does not own. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123018/santander-extends-standard-new-build-offer-validity-to-nine-months The extension is designed to help brokers and their customers alleviate concerns should a building completion that take longer than expected, providing greater certainty when buying a new build home. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122982/natwest-closing-25-branches-in-these-areas-as-customers-make-amp039dramatic-changeamp039 Lloyds Banking Group, which comprises Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has shut down 1,321, with a further 53 set to close this year. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122983/lloyds-and-halifax-to-close-14-bank-branches-in-june-full-list Lloyds Banking Group is set to close at least 254 branches in 2025 and 2026. Retail Banking News Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122972/citadele-started-the-year-with-strong-growth-and-development-of-digital-services The strong results at the beginning of 2025 are particularly important for Citadele Bank's growing role in promoting economic development and digital innovation in the Baltic States. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122903/lloyds-banking-group-implements-fico-platform-to-upgrade-lending-systems The transformation addressed challenges posed by LBG’s legacy systems, including fragmented processes and limitations around scalability and innovation. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122856/hsbc-uk-overhauls-mobile-banking-app One in five (22%) of 18-24 year olds spend 7 hours or more a day on their phone. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122823/lloyds-banking-group-leverages-fico-platform-to-move-lending-infrastructure-to-the-cloud This transformation addressed the limitations of Lloyds’ legacy lending infrastructure, which it said struggled to support growth and evolving customer needs. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122842/natwest-vows-not-to-forget-amplsquolessonsamprsquo-on-bankersamprsquo-bonuses This will see the maximum bonus for an ED rise from being equal to their salary to being 1.5 times the level of their salary. Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122713/investec-provides-cbre-investment-management-and-chancerygate-with-amppound18m-loan Industrial capacity in Europe’s dominant e-commerce centre has reduced by 25% in the last 20 years. Retail Banking 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Team Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/98943/northern-trust-supports-amf The implementation of the directive demanded important changes and enhancements to pension fund providers’ business models spanning risk management, governance and member communications. Pensions News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123028/successful-exit-for-abn-amro-sustainable-impact-fund ABN AMRO SIF aims to achieve financial return alongside environmental impact, and the investment in and exit of Eternal Sun has proven to be a example of both. Planet SOS News Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122974/macquarie-asset-management-acquires-additional-stake-in-island-green-power Macquarie Asset Management first invested in Island Green Power in 2022, and this transaction increases its stake in the business to 100%. Planet SOS News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122904/maintaining-momentum-managing-climate-risk-in-a-changing-world-ampminus-speech-by-david-bailey Given at the Climate Financial Risk Forum Planet SOS News Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122738/schroders-and-cornell-university-publish-stewardship-framework-on-climate-risk-resilience-and-adaptation Previous analysis by Cornell ILR and Schroders found four countries central to apparel production risk losing $65 billion in export earnings between now and 2030 due to extreme heat and flooding. Planet SOS News Team Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122659/esg-economist-ampndash-is-there-a-business-case-for-sustainability These environmental topics were prioritized during more stable macroeconomic times but now seem to have lost relevance. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122464/streamlining-esg-due-diligence-and-reporting-for-leading-uk-private-equity-firm They needed an experienced and reliable partner who could streamline this process and help ensure compliance across all required channels. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, April 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122409/jupiter-asset-management-turns-to-room-zero-for-product-profitability Room Zero’s cloud-based software eliminates duplication of effort and silos, allowing multiple departments across a single firm to work and process common information. Planet SOS News Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122390/rathbones-asset-management-adopts-sdr-labels-on-two-funds RAM has enhanced its disclosures to allow investors to understand its aims and processes in relation to the sustainability objectives of the funds. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, March 28, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122364/balancing-innovation-ampamp-esg-ampndash-davina-goodall-smith-at-fundstech-forum-2025 She is a seasoned executive board director and board committee chair, bringing expertise in corporate governance, strategic leadership and operational excellence. Planet SOS News Team Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122294/lampampgamprsquos-total-commitment-to-nature-conservation-and-sustainable-development-in-emerging-markets-hits-over-1bn-with-launch-of-nature-and-social-outcomes-strategy The newly launched Nature and Social Outcomes strategy further diversifies L&G’s Private Markets platform, expanding its commitments to addressing the critical funding gap faced by developing countries. Planet SOS