Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:20:34 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Why debt dynamics show promise for UK economy News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127572/why-debt-dynamics-show-promise-for-uk-economy View the UK through a debt lens and you see an economy with the potential to outperform in 2026. Wealth and Asset Management Quilter launches smoothed funds in partnership with Standard Life News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127580/quilter-launches-smoothed-funds-in-partnership-with-standard-life Each fund invests across a diversified mix of assets, including equities, bonds, alternatives, and money market instruments such as cash, typically through third-party funds. Wealth and Asset Management W1M to acquire independent investment manager Vermeer News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127581/w1m-to-acquire-independent-investment-manager-vermeer The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in the Spring of 2026. Wealth and Asset Management CaixaBank launches 'Family Governance', a new comprehensive advisory service in family governance for business families News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127584/caixabank-launches-amp039family-governanceamp039-a-new-comprehensive-advisory-service-in-family-governance-for-business-families Family Governance is aimed at business families and family groups with significant assets, as well as founders, successors, and family offices seeking to establish clear rules for decision-making and legacy protection. Wealth and Asset Management UBS publishes response to the Federal Council’s consultation on the amendment to the Banking Act and the Capital Adequacy Ordinance News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127585/ubs-publishes-response-to-the-federal-councilamprsquos-consultation-on-the-amendment-to-the-banking-act-and-the-capital-adequacy-ordinance UBS has published its response to the consultation on the amendment to the Banking Act and the Capital Adequacy Ordinance. Wealth and Asset Management JPM alts selection boss: ‘We favour restrictions on evergreen liquidity’ News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127587/jpm-alts-selection-boss-amplsquowe-favour-restrictions-on-evergreen-liquidityamprsquo Mark Hempstead, head of alternative investments for EMEA at JP Morgan Private Bank, says large liquidity buffers in evergreen funds defeat the point of investing in private markets. Wealth and Asset Management LGT WM plans Manchester office move for growing team News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127593/lgt-wm-plans-manchester-office-move-for-growing-team Expansion continues two years after hiring an Evelyn Partners team to get started in Manchester, with Adam parker also joining former colleagues. Wealth and Asset Management Why rethinking wealth management through a long-term lens supports generational continuity News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127548/why-rethinking-wealth-management-through-a-long-term-lens-supports-generational-continuity Lombard Odier stands out by virtue of its unique governance model. Wealth and Asset Management Deutsche Bank achieves positive ESG rating results in 2025 News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127556/deutsche-bank-achieves-positive-esg-rating-results-in-2025 With the four leading rating agencies the bank was able to either significantly improve its results or strengthen its already high rating with an increased total score. Wealth and Asset Management HSBC agrees to pay £260m to settle dividend fraud case in France News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127564/hsbc-agrees-to-pay-amppound260m-to-settle-dividend-fraud-case-in-france Several large France-based banks have been under investigation over their alleged use of a scheme to avoid certain taxes linked to the payment of dividends. Wealth and Asset Management Ex-HSBC head joins Deutsche Bank News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127582/ex-hsbc-head-joins-deutsche-bank Market head and ultra-high net worth desk head for Swiss international, Kouroche Achtari has been appointed the private banking head of Suisse Romande in this newly created role. Executive Moves 7IM appoints Antony Cockle as Sales and Development Director as platform transformation enters next phase News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127583/7im-appoints-antony-cockle-as-sales-and-development-director-as-platform-transformation-enters-next-phase Antony takes over from Andrew Donald, who has played a key role in building and strengthening the sales team over his 18 years with the business. Executive Moves Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management appoints Dominik Kremer as Head of Distribution for Germany and Austria News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127589/edmond-de-rothschild-asset-management-appoints-dominik-kremer-as-head-of-distribution-for-germany-and-austria Dominik Kremer joins Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management with the objective to further develop and drive business activities across liquid and illiquid capabilities in institutional and wholesale channels. Executive Moves Senior Bellevue Executive Moves to ILS Boutique News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127590/senior-bellevue-executive-moves-to-ils-boutique At the US-based ILS specialist, he is responsible for expanding and maintaining investor relationships in Switzerland and Italy. Executive Moves ZKB names systematic strategies head in asset management News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127591/zkb-names-systematic-strategies-head-in-asset-management Gianluca De Nard joins from OLZ. Executive Moves Highvern begins 2026 with a new round of promotions News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127592/highvern-begins-2026-with-a-new-round-of-promotions Recognising colleagues in Jersey, Guernsey and Ireland offices, 23 individuals have been promoted for their continued commitment and contribution to the firms’ successes. Executive Moves Flagstone appoints fintech operations specialist Arman Tahmassebi as new CEO News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127594/flagstone-appoints-fintech-operations-specialist-arman-tahmassebi-as-new-ceo A highly experienced fintech leader, Arman brings more than 25 years of senior operational and executive leadership at some of the UK’s most innovative financial services businesses. Executive Moves Morningstar’s CIO leaves to found consulting business News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127596/morningstaramprsquos-cio-leaves-to-found-consulting-business Dan Kemp leaves Morningstar after nearly 12 years at the fund data provider. Executive Moves Wealth Club hires Susannah Streeter as chief investment strategist News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127547/wealth-club-hires-susannah-streeter-as-chief-investment-strategist Prior to that, she was at the BBC’s Economics and Business Unit as a senior correspondent and financial news anchor. Executive Moves ING appoints new UK chief risk officer News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127552/ing-appoints-new-uk-chief-risk-officer She will also lead strategic initiatives to strengthen risk culture and regulatory compliance across the organisation. Executive Moves Reforming the customs treatment of low value imports into the United Kingdom News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127574/reforming-the-customs-treatment-of-low-value-imports-into-the-united-kingdom At Autumn Budget 2025, the Chancellor announced the removal of the relief from March 2029 at the latest. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The EBA publishes its final draft technical standards to strengthen supervisory cooperation for third-country branches News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127575/the-eba-publishes-its-final-draft-technical-standards-to-strengthen-supervisory-cooperation-for-third-country-branches These final draft RTS build on supervisory experience in information exchange and the functioning of colleges for credit institutions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance New Central Bank governor flags spending restraint, geopolitics as key risks News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127578/new-central-bank-governor-flags-spending-restraint-geopolitics-as-key-risks In first interview to the press as Central Bank of Malta governor, Alexander Demarco signals tougher oversight of property lending and preparations for the rollout of the digital euro Legal, Regulation & Compliance Christine Lagarde Rules Out Bitcoin For European Central Bank Reserves News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127562/christine-lagarde-rules-out-bitcoin-for-european-central-bank-reserves She stated that reserve assets must maintain liquidity, security and safety while remaining disconnected from money laundering or criminal activity. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Pensions UK urges ‘practical, proportionate reform’ for LGPS News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127563/pensions-uk-urges-amplsquopractical-proportionate-reformamprsquo-for-lgps The comments were made in response to the government’s proposed reforms to LGPS following the ‘Fit for the Future’ technical consultation. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Fiscal drag to pull 35,000 more families into child benefit charge News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127503/fiscal-drag-to-pull-35000-more-families-into-child-benefit-charge The increase is attributed to fiscal drag, where frozen tax thresholds intersect with rising nominal incomes, pushing more parents into the eligibility bracket without any real-terms increase in wealth. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA opens investigation into claims management company News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127475/fca-opens-investigation-into-claims-management-company The FCA is investigating what customers were told about the amount of redress they might obtain, whether they were told they could make a claim for free, and whether they were pressurised to sign up. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ESAs’ Joint Board of Appeal rules on reimbursement of costs in an appeal brought by NOVIS News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127476/esasamprsquo-joint-board-of-appeal-rules-on-reimbursement-of-costs-in-an-appeal-brought-by-novis Insurance Company against the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) Legal, Regulation & Compliance Consultation on the UK Treasury bill market News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127486/consultation-on-the-uk-treasury-bill-market The government welcomes views from all interested parties, and in particular from current and potential participants in the T-bill market. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Picture this! Central bank visuals across five continents News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127487/picture-this-central-bank-visuals-across-five-continents And these are not just economists, bankers and financial analysts, but also the general public. Legal, Regulation & Compliance BBVA (Banco Bilbao) Is Quietly Becoming One of Europe’s Most Digital Banks News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127579/bbva-banco-bilbao-is-quietly-becoming-one-of-europeamprsquos-most-digital-banks In Europe’s crowded banking market, the battle is no longer about who has more branches on prime streets. FinTech Global FinTech deals over $100M increased by 21% YoY pushing funding higher in 2025 News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127595/global-fintech-deals-over-100m-increased-by-21-yoy-pushing-funding-higher-in-2025 In 2025, the global FinTech market recorded a further contraction in deal activity but a modest recovery in funding compared with 2024. FinTech Zilch to acquire Lithuania’s Fjord Bank for expansion in Europe News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127557/zilch-to-acquire-lithuaniaamprsquos-fjord-bank-for-expansion-in-europe With this deal, Zilch will obtain a European banking licence, allowing it to broaden its reach within the European market. FinTech Lloyds leads UK banking shift to blockchain technology News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127522/lloyds-leads-uk-banking-shift-to-blockchain-technology The initiative aims to speed up transactions and cut costs in various areas of the business. Changes are underway in how the institution handles trade documentation. FinTech UK fintech stamps its authority on Europe but faces global threats News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127536/uk-fintech-stamps-its-authority-on-europe-but-faces-global-threats A surge in investment in the second half of 2025 helped UK fintech hold onto the second place spot for total investment. FinTech Majority of UK firms exposed to cyber-threats amid AI transformation push News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127512/majority-of-uk-firms-exposed-to-cyber-threats-amid-ai-transformation-push However, amid a dire situation, it was a risk many firms felt was worth the leap of faith. FinTech Broadridge Completes Acquisition of Acolin, Unlocking Seamless Cross-Border Distribution and Enhanced Data-Driven Solutions for Clients News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127493/broadridge-completes-acquisition-of-acolin-unlocking-seamless-cross-border-distribution-and-enhanced-data-driven-solutions-for-clients The acquisition expands Broadridge’s distribution solutions for asset managers FinTech Ethereum and Neobanks: A New Era of Financial Services News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127444/ethereum-and-neobanks-a-new-era-of-financial-services They leverage decentralized finance (DeFi) principles to deliver crucial banking services without the hurdles set by traditional banks. FinTech European Banking Job Cuts: The Stunning 200,000 Workforce Reduction as AI Takes Command News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127431/european-banking-job-cuts-the-stunning-200000-workforce-reduction-as-ai-takes-command The relentless push for operational efficiency, now supercharged by AI, is compelling institutions to shutter physical branches and automate core functions at an unprecedented scale. FinTech Cryptocurrency users must share details with HMRC in crackdown on tax evasion News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127432/cryptocurrency-users-must-share-details-with-hmrc-in-crackdown-on-tax-evasion Individuals who have sold crypto for a profit during the 2024-25 tax year may have reporting and tax obligations and be required to file a tax return before 31 January 2026. FinTech UK hedge fund boss Chris Rokos paid £477m News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127573/uk-hedge-fund-boss-chris-rokos-paid-amppound477m That was up from £110million the previous year and was his biggest payday since he landed £509million in 2021. Alternative Investments A new year of returns: Five European stocks that shine in January News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127577/a-new-year-of-returns-five-european-stocks-that-shine-in-january Yet in recent years, the opening month of the year has delivered some unusually powerful rallies, especially for a handful of European names. Alternative Investments ITRS acquires IP-Label to boost financial services observability News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127586/itrs-acquires-ip-label-to-boost-financial-services-observability The acquisition adds more than 310 enterprise customers across 25 countries to ITRS’s client base and brings IP-Label’s Ekara platform into its portfolio. Alternative Investments American exodus fuelling prime London property growth News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127588/american-exodus-fuelling-prime-london-property-growth This represented a continuation of trends established in previous years as there was also a sharp rise in 2024 when the number of US expatriates jumped by 47.8 per cent compared to 2023. Alternative Investments M&G adds almost 1,000 units to its living portfolio through €239m commitment in Spain News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127546/mampampg-adds-almost-1000-units-to-its-living-portfolio-through-ampeuro239m-commitment-in-spain The investment underscores M&G’s focus on top ESG standards and long-term growth in Southern Europe Alternative Investments McDermott Advises Investcorp Technology Partners on Successful Carve-Out of Netop News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127549/mcdermott-advises-investcorp-technology-partners-on-successful-carve-out-of-netop Investcorp Technology Partners is the technology-focused private equity arm of Investcorp, investing in growth companies across software and technology-enabled services. Alternative Investments UK investment trusts with market-beating yields propose merger News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127555/uk-investment-trusts-with-market-beating-yields-propose-merger Scale considerations lead to another proposed tie-up. Alternative Investments S64 and Bridgepoint launch evergreen private equity fund News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127559/s64-and-bridgepoint-launch-evergreen-private-equity-fund The fund, Bridgepoint Generations, will invest alongside Bridgepoint Group’s and Energy Capital Partners’ (ECP) flagship private equity strategies. Alternative Investments RAW Capital Partners introduces fee-free mortgage overpayment up to 10% News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127560/raw-capital-partners-introduces-fee-free-mortgage-overpayment-up-to-10 The specialist lender has introduced the new overpayment feature across its mortgage range. Alternative Investments State Street Supports Columbia Threadneedle UCITS ETF Launch News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127561/state-street-supports-columbia-threadneedle-ucits-etf-launch The first active exchange-traded funds issued by Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Europe Alternative Investments UK fintech investment second highest globally at £2.6bn News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127550/uk-fintech-investment-second-highest-globally-at-amppound26bn The US remains the leading market for investment in the sector at £18.6bn Investment Banking Deutsche Bank tries to put its many crises behind it News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127535/deutsche-bank-tries-to-put-its-many-crises-behind-it German banking behemoth sees its shares trade above book value for first time since the 2008 financial crash Investment Banking New boss for Santander after £2.65bn TSB deal News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127463/new-boss-for-santander-after-amppound265bn-tsb-deal Mike Regnier, announced in the wake of the TSB deal that he would step down by the end of March 2026. Investment Banking Can Barclays shares do it all over again in 2026? News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127434/can-barclays-shares-do-it-all-over-again-in-2026 This high interest rate was then maintained for another year. Investment Banking Intesa Sanpaolo Strengthens Its Focus on the Middle East: Imi Cib Solidifies Its Role as a Strategic Partner in the Gulf Region News Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127441/intesa-sanpaolo-strengthens-its-focus-on-the-middle-east-imi-cib-solidifies-its-role-as-a-strategic-partner-in-the-gulf-region These activities are further complemented by advisory and interest rate hedging operations. Investment Banking Investment banks expect UK borrowing costs to fall further in 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127309/investment-banks-expect-uk-borrowing-costs-to-fall-further-in-2026 Gilts will outshine global peers, helped by BoE rate cuts, Wall Street lenders predict Investment Banking UniCredit Unpacked: onemarkets surpasses €1bn AUM in Greece – a major milestone in our Alpha Bank partnership News Team Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127279/unicredit-unpacked-onemarkets-surpasses-ampeuro1bn-aum-in-greece-ampndash-a-major-milestone-in-our-alpha-bank-partnership This achievement reflects the strength of our partnership with Alpha Bank and the power of UniCredit’s product factories to deliver value in high-growth markets. Investment Banking Two out of three entrepreneurs want to stop within 10 years, but business succession falters News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127071/two-out-of-three-entrepreneurs-want-to-stop-within-10-years-but-business-succession-falters This is evident from the Sector Forecasts 2026-2027 published today by ABN AMRO. Investment Banking A Strengthened Cross-Border Alliance: UniCredit and Alpha Bank Advance Joint Agenda News Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126939/a-strengthened-cross-border-alliance-unicredit-and-alpha-bank-advance-joint-agenda Both organizations reaffirmed their shared ambition to shape one of the most effective and comprehensive cross-border banking collaborations in Europe. Investment Banking ING Bank Śląski takes full control of Goldman Sachs TFI by acquiring remaining 55% stake News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126785/ing-bank-%C5%9Bl%C4%85ski-takes-full-control-of-goldman-sachs-tfi-by-acquiring-remaining-55-stake ING Bank Śląski holds the current 45% of Goldman Sachs TFI since 2019 Investment Banking Financial Services set to increase defence investment in 2026 News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127551/financial-services-set-to-increase-defence-investment-in-2026 UK financial services brace for structural change in risk management and defence spending. Comment, Analysis & Research Crans-Montana fire disaster: AXA suggests “round table”. News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127567/crans-montana-fire-disaster-axa-suggests-ampldquoround-tableamprdquo As the insurer of the municipality of Crans-Montana and the "Le Constellation" bar, AXA Switzerland has proposed a roundtable discussion with all parties involved. Comment, Analysis & Research Nicolò Di Giacomo, Head of Family Office at Banor, on trends in the asset management industry News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127529/nicolampograve-di-giacomo-head-of-family-office-at-banor-on-trends-in-the-asset-management-industry This deep-dive conversation provided invaluable insights for ultra-high-net-worth families, investors, and finance professionals. Comment, Analysis & Research Total value of M&A activity in UK financial services doubled in 2025 News Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127534/total-value-of-mampampa-activity-in-uk-financial-services-doubled-in-2025 UK banks, insurers and asset managers publicly disclosed 337 deals between January and the end of December 2025, down from the record high of 378 in 2024. Comment, Analysis & Research Legacy in Transition: European Wealth Planning Enters a New Era – Insights from Alexandra Geiger News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127498/legacy-in-transition-european-wealth-planning-enters-a-new-era-ampndash-insights-from-alexandra-geiger Advisers need to integrate structural knowledge, cultural understanding, and legal foresight to address the evolving needs of sophisticated clients. Comment, Analysis & Research Investing in real estate: opportunities and perspectives in Switzerland and abroad News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127499/investing-in-real-estate-opportunities-and-perspectives-in-switzerland-and-abroad In most countries, real estate prices have been moving up in real terms over the past 22 years. Comment, Analysis & Research Special report: Real estate data quality – a growing challenge News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127511/special-report-real-estate-data-quality-ampndash-a-growing-challenge The ability to utilise reliable, high-quality data is becoming ever more critical for building investor confidence and maintaining a competitive advantage. Comment, Analysis & Research Top 10 trends in private wealth for 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127477/top-10-trends-in-private-wealth-for-2026 As populist governments sweep across the world, long-held assumptions around globalisation, territorial sovereignty and even democracy are up for debate. Comment, Analysis & Research These UK cities have the most job vacancies per capita right now News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127445/these-uk-cities-have-the-most-job-vacancies-per-capita-right-now Manchester grabbed second place but trailed far behind with 7,827 vacancies per 100,000 people. Comment, Analysis & Research Asia’s wealthy turn to Switzerland to park assets News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127447/asiaamprsquos-wealthy-turn-to-switzerland-to-park-assets Swiss private banks report rising demand from Asian family offices and rich individuals to book assets in Europe Comment, Analysis & Research HMRC reveals fiscal drag to push 35,000 more families into the Child Benefit tax charge News Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127492/hmrc-reveals-fiscal-drag-to-push-35000-more-families-into-the-child-benefit-tax-charge The projected increase of roughly 35,000 reflects the drag of frozen tax thresholds and static benefit parameters against rising nominal incomes. Tax It’s Official: Italy Raises Its Flat Tax to €300,000 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127429/itamprsquos-official-italy-raises-its-flat-tax-to-ampeuro300000 Marco Mesina breaks down Italy's new €300,000 flat tax and why ultra-z Tax What UK expats need to know about tax post-Autumn Budget News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127405/what-uk-expats-need-to-know-about-tax-post-autumn-budget People who work abroad need to be aware of what constitutes a non-resident. Tax State pensioners face 'two-tier' income tax rule from HMRC next year News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127409/state-pensioners-face-amp039two-tieramp039-income-tax-rule-from-hmrc-next-year A two-tier system has been mooted for retirees solely on new state pension and those on private schemes. Tax Tax receipts provide little Christmas cheer for households but IHT tax take does slow News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127348/tax-receipts-provide-little-christmas-cheer-for-households-but-iht-tax-take-does-slow These figures will certainly bring some Christmas cheer to the Treasury even if it represents a nation paying ever more tax. Tax Old Mill proud to be part of Kinbrook Group’s national ranking News Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127225/old-mill-proud-to-be-part-of-kinbrook-groupamprsquos-national-ranking This national recognition reflects the strength and momentum of the Group as it brings together a growing network of high-performing firms delivering expert accountancy, wealth management, financial planning, legal, and advisory services across the UK. Tax HSBC to pay about $300 million to settle French tax probe, Bloomberg News reports News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127173/hsbc-to-pay-about-300-million-to-settle-french-tax-probe-bloomberg-news-reports HSBC, in October, said it ​had made a $300 million provision against the investigations. Tax How you can beat the 60% tax trap News Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127161/how-you-can-beat-the-60-tax-trap Believe it or not, there can be a downside to having income of £100,000 or more – a 60% tax bill. As an increasing number of people get caught in the 60% tax trap, we outline some simple steps to help you avoid it. Tax HNWIs have no written record of what they have gifted to loved ones complicating IHT News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127162/hnwis-have-no-written-record-of-what-they-have-gifted-to-loved-ones-complicating-iht This is a smart way to manage inheritance tax (IHT), but only if the right records are kept and put in writing. Tax Autumn Budget 2025 deep dive: What Rachel Reeves’ tax reforms mean for private wealth and high-value property News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127065/autumn-budget-2025-deep-dive-what-rachel-reevesamprsquo-tax-reforms-mean-for-private-wealth-and-high-value-property Her point is hard to dispute. One of the most eye-catching measures is probably the so-called Mansion Tax, an annual council tax surcharge of at least £2,500 on properties valued above £2 million. Tax Santander completes the sale of 49% of Santander Bank Polska to Erste Group News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127576/santander-completes-the-sale-of-49-of-santander-bank-polska-to-erste-group The transaction results in a net capital gain of approximately €1.9 billion for Santander. Retail Banking MUFG consolidates European banking operations News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127554/mufg-consolidates-european-banking-operations It will provide corporate and investment banking alongside global markets services. Retail Banking NatWest Group plc: How a Legacy Bank Is Rebuilding Itself as a Digital Platform News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127460/natwest-group-plc-how-a-legacy-bank-is-rebuilding-itself-as-a-digital-platform Retail banking used to be about who had the most branches on the high street. Retail Banking NatWest issues major announcement for customers who are social renters News Aggregation Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127408/natwest-issues-major-announcement-for-customers-who-are-social-renters The bank has announced the expansion of its ringfenced social rent loan fund Retail Banking CaixaBank evolves its sponsorship activations through intergenerational bonds and football clubs News Team Monday, December 29, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127411/caixabank-evolves-its-sponsorship-activations-through-intergenerational-bonds-and-football-clubs As the official bank of the participating clubs, CaixaBank wants to honour these loyal families by offering them the chance to enjoy unforgettable experiences alongside their teams. Retail Banking Crédit Agricole named best bank in France for the 3rd year running News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127401/crampeacutedit-agricole-named-best-bank-in-france-for-the-3rd-year-running The jury was impressed by several of the initiatives selected to illustrate Crédit Agricole’s model and its commitment to continuously providing its customers with better support and addressing societal challenges. Retail Banking Atom Bank completes largest Scottish deal News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127333/atom-bank-completes-largest-scottish-deal Both properties are high-quality office facilities, multi-storey and with occupants ranging from professional firms to national PLCs. Retail Banking Generali and France's BPCE scrap plans to merge asset management units News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127223/generali-and-franceamp039s-bpce-scrap-plans-to-merge-asset-management-units Generali in January signed a non-binding accord with BPCE to combine their asset management units - Generali Investment Holding and Natixis Investment Managers - and create Europe's largest asset manager by revenue. Retail Banking StreamBank unveils simplified bridging product range News Aggregation Team Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127224/streambank-unveils-simplified-bridging-product-range Loans are available from £100,000 to £3 million, with options for both FCA regulated and unregulated cases. Retail Banking NatWest Group joins finance firms to launch UK Retail Investment Campaign News Team Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127186/natwest-group-joins-finance-firms-to-launch-uk-retail-investment-campaign The industry-wide campaign is supported by His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), with the Investment Association (IA) acting as Secretariat. 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 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 ESG Economist - Natural gas remains an industrial lifeline News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126768/esg-economist-natural-gas-remains-an-industrial-lifeline In this analysis, we examine the largest sources of CO2 emissions in manufacturing, particularly from companies in energy-intensive industrial subsectors in the EU. Planet SOS EBRD backs cement leader in push for low-carbon future News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126786/ebrd-backs-cement-leader-in-push-for-low-carbon-future In 2024, the EBRD successfully provided a €25 million loan to finance investment in the decarbonisation of Çimsa’s plant in Eskişehir – the first time the EBRD had invested in the Turkish cement sector. Planet SOS Deutsche Bank sets new 2030 sustainable and transition finance target, and publishes its initial Transition Finance Framework News Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126730/deutsche-bank-sets-new-2030-sustainable-and-transition-finance-target-and-publishes-its-initial-transition-finance-framework The bank underpinned its focus on nature-related solutions with a new nature transaction ambition. Planet SOS European Commission announces Sustainable Transport Investment Plan to advance low-and-no-carbon fuels News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126702/european-commission-announces-sustainable-transport-investment-plan-to-advance-low-and-no-carbon-fuels A key focus of the package is to support production of e-fuels, a pathway considered critical to decarbonising air and sea transport, but with no European projects yet achieving final investment decision. Planet SOS Integrating sustainability risks, a major challenge News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126585/integrating-sustainability-risks-a-major-challenge The insurance world was one of the first to integrate climate risk into its approaches. Planet SOS