Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:56:34 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Results of today’s Annual General Meeting EFG International News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128867/results-of-todayamprsquos-annual-general-meeting-efg-international At today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of EFG International, shareholders approved all the motions proposed by the Board of Directors, including the payment of a dividend of CHF 0.65 per share. Wealth and Asset Management Quilter Academy celebrates graduation of latest cohorts after 124 new advisers qualified in 2025 News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128866/quilter-academy-celebrates-graduation-of-latest-cohorts-after-124-new-advisers-qualified-in-2025 Quilter chief executive Steven Levin and academy director Chris Jones addressed the group, outlining the importance of continued professional support as graduates begin their careers in advice. Wealth and Asset Management What impact will the new Federal Reserve Chair have on your investments? News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128859/what-impact-will-the-new-federal-reserve-chair-have-on-your-investments Kevin Warsh may need to reassert the US central bank’s independence, but his dovish stance could be positive for equities. Wealth and Asset Management Double Recognition for Hoxton Wealth at the Professional Adviser Awards 2026 News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128868/double-recognition-for-hoxton-wealth-at-the-professional-adviser-awards-2026 Winning Best Adviser Website highlights Hoxton Wealth’s commitment to making financial planning more understandable and accessible. Wealth and Asset Management Vontobel shuns evergreens relying on ‘honeymoon’ secondaries uplifts News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128870/vontobel-shuns-evergreens-relying-on-amplsquohoneymoonamprsquo-secondaries-uplifts Thomas Bischoff says the Swiss bank avoids private markets funds that use NAV squeezing to generate short term performance spikes. Wealth and Asset Management BDCs and Wealth Managers Most Vulnerable to AI-Driven Credit Risk News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128877/bdcs-and-wealth-managers-most-vulnerable-to-ai-driven-credit-risk Wealth managers are identified as highly vulnerable to business model disruption as AI-enabled model portfolios and direct indexing platforms offer low-cost alternatives to traditional advisory services. Wealth and Asset Management Double Recognition at WealthBriefing European Awards 2026 News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128878/double-recognition-at-wealthbriefing-european-awards-2026 The Wealth Planning Team was recognised for its outstanding ability to manage complex, cross-border mandates for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. Wealth and Asset Management GAM Alternatives Fund managers call on Liontrust Asset Management to commence immediate strategic review News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128882/gam-alternatives-fund-managers-call-on-liontrust-asset-management-to-commence-immediate-strategic-review GAM Alternatives Fund managers call on Liontrust Asset Management to commence immediate strategic review Wealth and Asset Management 887 Billion Francs: Independent Asset Managers Rival UBS in Switzerland News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128832/887-billion-francs-independent-asset-managers-rival-ubs-in-switzerland Measured by assets under management, the more than 1,300 independent asset managers (IAMs) in Switzerland operate in a league that is often underestimated even by seasoned observers of the financial center. Wealth and Asset Management Marina Cristiani Wins Silver at the 2026 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA News Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128834/marina-cristiani-wins-silver-at-the-2026-citywealth-powerwomen-awards-usa The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA celebrate leadership, innovation and progress towards greater equality across the financial services industry. Wealth and Asset Management HSBC AM names next alternatives CEO News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128885/hsbc-am-names-next-alternatives-ceo Succeeds the retiring Joanna Munro Executive Moves Grant Thornton appoints 12 new partners in Ireland across advisory, tax and audit News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128888/grant-thornton-appoints-12-new-partners-in-ireland-across-advisory-tax-and-audit The Irish business of global accounting and advisory firm Grant Thornton has appointed 12 new partners. Executive Moves Zurich boutique appoints GAM multi-asset chief as chair News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128869/zurich-boutique-appoints-gam-multi-asset-chief-as-chair The Singularity Group has elected GAM's Andrea Quapp as chair of its board of directors. Executive Moves HKA appoints Mitesh Modha as Principal in Business Development team News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128873/hka-appoints-mitesh-modha-as-principal-in-business-development-team Leveraging his experience, Modha will focus on expanding HKA’s client portfolio across competition, economic and commercial disputes, and litigation. Executive Moves Nomura AM Appoints Nick Henderson as Head of Global Sustainable Equities News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128876/nomura-am-appoints-nick-henderson-as-head-of-global-sustainable-equities At Columbia Threadneedle and at BMO, Henderson launched, and served as Lead Manager of the Sustainable Opportunities Global Equity Strategy, and the Sustainable Global Equity Income Strategy. Executive Moves STOKR Appoints Subhankar Sinha as Senior Advisor News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128880/stokr-appoints-subhankar-sinha-as-senior-advisor Former BNY and PwC blockchain leader appointed to advance fund tokenization and STOKR's U.S. institutional expansion Executive Moves Zempler Bank appoints CFO Dominic Wade as new CEO News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128881/zempler-bank-appoints-cfo-dominic-wade-as-new-ceo Wade succeeds Zempler's founding CEO, Rich Wagner, who concluded his 22-year tenure following the company's recent sale to Access Bank UK. Executive Moves Nasir Zubairi to join Paytm's European division as CEO following Lhoft departure News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128883/nasir-zubairi-to-join-paytmamp039s-european-division-as-ceo-following-lhoft-departure Zubairi will leave Lhoft in summer 2026 after more than nine years at the helm. Executive Moves JTC Makes Over 270 Group-Wide Promotions News Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128833/jtc-makes-over-270-group-wide-promotions The promotions reflect JTC’s commitment to cultivating a culture that gives people the opportunity to have a defined career path Executive Moves Stefan Hoops ap­poin­ted to the Man­age­ment Board of Deutsche Bank in ad­di­tion to his role as CEO of DWS News Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128835/stefan-hoops-apampshypoinampshyted-to-the-manampshyageampshyment-board-of-deutsche-bank-in-adampshydiampshytion-to-his-role-as-ceo-of-dws For DWS, the appointment of Hoops as a Deutsche Bank Management Board member offers the opportunity to enhance its representation in the decision making of its biggest shareholder. Executive Moves Industry guide launches on AI, fincrime and compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128891/industry-guide-launches-on-ai-fincrime-and-compliance Latest guide from Funds Europe's Intelligence arm outlines key challenges and practices to address Legal, Regulation & Compliance Number of Isa millionaires trebles to 17,600 in past three years as Britons make full use of tax-free accounts News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128858/number-of-isa-millionaires-trebles-to-17600-in-past-three-years-as-britons-make-full-use-of-tax-free-accounts Under higher return assumptions, the number could have grown further still. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Financial services misconduct reports up 10% News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128863/financial-services-misconduct-reports-up-10 Financial services firms must report breaches to the FCA when an employee breaks one or more of its conduct rules. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Regulators clear Brookfield Wealth Solutions takeover of Just Group News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128884/regulators-clear-brookfield-wealth-solutions-takeover-of-just-group As of June, wealth management firm BWS had approximately $140 billion in total assets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Combined monetary policy decisions and statement News Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128845/combined-monetary-policy-decisions-and-statement It will have a material impact on near-term inflation through higher energy prices. Legal, Regulation & Compliance UK passport rule change prompts some expats to rethink British citizenship News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128846/uk-passport-rule-change-prompts-some-expats-to-rethink-british-citizenship Travellers with a different passport will have to provide a certificate confirming right of abode Legal, Regulation & Compliance How technology is changing the pensions conversation News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128853/how-technology-is-changing-the-pensions-conversation As consumers consider their financial futures more holistically, the system must work together to support informed long-term decision making. Legal, Regulation & Compliance SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers News Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128855/sec-confirms-exemption-for-directors-and-officers-of-eea-foreign-private-issuers The SEC’s decision means that directors and officers of EEA FPIs will not be required to comply with these specific US reporting obligations. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA confirms new incident and third party rules to bolster resilience News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128811/fca-confirms-new-incident-and-third-party-rules-to-bolster-resilience Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, and firms are increasingly reliant on third party providers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - March 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128826/bank-rate-maintained-at-375-march-2026-monetary-policy-summary-and-minutes The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate. Legal, Regulation & Compliance 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 Banks push tokenized deposits as onchain cash race intensifies: Report News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128861/banks-push-tokenized-deposits-as-onchain-cash-race-intensifies-report The report points to a growing set of bank pilots and deployments in Europe. FinTech Europe Has an Edge in Developing Applications for AI News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128788/europe-has-an-edge-in-developing-applications-for-ai European defense tech startups are raising capital and scaling as demand surges for rebuilding military capabilities. FinTech 7IM partners with Delaware UK to accelerate innovation and enhance the adviser experience News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128789/7im-partners-with-delaware-uk-to-accelerate-innovation-and-enhance-the-adviser-experience The partnership is central to 7IM’s business priorities and commitment to delivering an unrivalled service experience for advisers and clients. FinTech Sygnum Off-Exchange Custody Enabling TradFi Access to Crypto Market Volatility Opportunities; Assets Surpass USD 1bn News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128802/sygnum-off-exchange-custody-enabling-tradfi-access-to-crypto-market-volatility-opportunities-assets-surpass-usd-1bn Fueled by these trends, and supported by the continued confidence in secure Swiss regulated infrastructure, assets on the Sygnum Protect platform surpassed USD 1 billion. FinTech The IA urges asset managers to prepare for UK crypto regime News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128758/the-ia-urges-asset-managers-to-prepare-for-uk-crypto-regime The guidance follows the UK government’s roadmap for a crypto assets framework, expected to come into force on 25 October 2027. FinTech Avaloq strengthens Arab Bank Switzerland partnership News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128764/avaloq-strengthens-arab-bank-switzerland-partnership The bank will also roll out Avaloq’s RM Workplace solution in the front office, aimed at streamlining client interactions and boosting relationship manager productivity. FinTech AI scams drove UK reports of fraud to record 444,000 last year News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128708/ai-scams-drove-uk-reports-of-fraud-to-record-444000-last-year Criminals using artificial intelligence tools to take over mobile, bank and online shopping accounts, says Cifas FinTech Temenos Earns the Solutions Partner with Certified Software Designation for Core Banking SaaS on Azure News Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128671/temenos-earns-the-solutions-partner-with-certified-software-designation-for-core-banking-saas-on-azure The certified software designation underscores Temenos’ commitment to cloud-native core banking with the highest standards of interoperability, security and performance. FinTech BBVA boosts audit productivity with AI assistant News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128676/bbva-boosts-audit-productivity-with-ai-assistant The bank's internal audit team has developed a specific GPT within ChatGPT Enterprise designed to help auditors systematise data analysis. FinTech Majority of LPs eye public-private credit integration within five years News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128890/majority-of-lps-eye-public-private-credit-integration-within-five-years The findings are based on a survey of 135 senior investment professionals across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Alternative Investments Hyde Group and L&G launch partnership to deliver more affordable homes News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128871/hyde-group-and-lampampg-launch-partnership-to-deliver-more-affordable-homes New joint venture combines pension money in L&G’s annuity portfolio and affordable housing expertise with Hyde’s national housing platform, to develop, manage and service affordable homes at scale Alternative Investments The most consistent UK funds over the past decade News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128872/the-most-consistent-uk-funds-over-the-past-decade Despite the rapidly shifting landscape, a select group of funds still managed to outperform the FTSE All Share for most of the decade. Alternative Investments Luxembourg tops Europe in sustainable fund assets, report shows News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128874/luxembourg-tops-europe-in-sustainable-fund-assets-report-shows The report pointed to growth across both public and private sustainable fund markets in the country. Alternative Investments Hines Scales UK Mid-Box Strategy off a €5 Billion European Industrial Platform News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128875/hines-scales-uk-mid-box-strategy-off-a-ampeuro5-billion-european-industrial-platform Fully leased to established logistics, freight forwarders, and e‑commerce occupiers, the assets add to HEPP’s UK mid‑box portfolio. Alternative Investments Aviva Investors reaches practical completion of Old Granada Studios in Manchester News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128879/aviva-investors-reaches-practical-completion-of-old-granada-studios-in-manchester Old Granada Studios is one of the centrepieces of Enterprise City. Alternative Investments 2025 was bad year for active equity managers in the UK market, report finds News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128837/2025-was-bad-year-for-active-equity-managers-in-the-uk-market-report-finds The report found that U.K. market returns in 2025 were highly skewed in both the Large-/Mid-Cap Equity and Small-Cap Equity categories. Alternative Investments Plannr launches new mobile app for advisers and clients News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128838/plannr-launches-new-mobile-app-for-advisers-and-clients The launch of the app is a direct extension of the current Plannr platform. Alternative Investments Hundreds of high-end properties to flood London market after collapse of shadow bank News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128839/hundreds-of-high-end-properties-to-flood-london-market-after-collapse-of-shadow-bank Properties in Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Nine Elms are to be sold by administrators. Alternative Investments Hundreds of high-end properties to flood London market after collapse of shadow bank News Aggregation Team Friday, March 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128840/hundreds-of-high-end-properties-to-flood-london-market-after-collapse-of-shadow-bank Properties in Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Nine Elms are to be sold by administrators. Alternative Investments 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 The massive increase in fraud targeting customers in recent years can be reversed, new figures from Danske Bank show News Team Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128424/the-massive-increase-in-fraud-targeting-customers-in-recent-years-can-be-reversed-new-figures-from-danske-bank-show Most people will likely recognize a similar text message from 2025, when Danes were repeatedly exposed to fraudulent messages, fake websites, and manipulative phone calls. Investment Banking Global Finance Names The World’s Best Investment Banks 2026 News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128317/global-finance-names-the-worldamprsquos-best-investment-banks-2026 This year, for the first time, Global Finance has chosen Sector Award Winners by Region where outstanding organizations deserved recognition Investment Banking ‘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 UK banks should snap up their European rivals News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128860/uk-banks-should-snap-up-their-european-rivals The UK banks missed out that time around. Comment, Analysis & Research Campaign groups rail against Palantir, but the UK contracts keep coming News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128864/campaign-groups-rail-against-palantir-but-the-uk-contracts-keep-coming AI analytics firm has become influential in Whitehall, and FCA deal gives it yet more access to data Comment, Analysis & Research Oxford firm launches management platform to target gap News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128865/oxford-firm-launches-management-platform-to-target-gap The way people use real estate is evolving – fast. Comment, Analysis & Research Helvetia Baloise: First Layoffs, High Expectations News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128809/helvetia-baloise-first-layoffs-high-expectations Industry insiders report around 600 positions affected between January and the end of March. Comment, Analysis & Research Citi: Swedbank could be the next bank to cut staff News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128813/citi-swedbank-could-be-the-next-bank-to-cut-staff The assessment follows Nordea's recent announcement of a restructuring program affecting approximately 1,500 positions, equivalent to about 5 percent of its staff. Comment, Analysis & Research Rightmove data shows widening gap as higher mortgage rates stall second‑steppers News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128801/rightmove-data-shows-widening-gap-as-higher-mortgage-rates-stall-secondsteppers Higher funding costs feed directly into mortgage pricing, and that removes many buyers from the running before they even start. Comment, Analysis & Research Why Europe’s boring banks are getting interesting again News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128767/why-europeamprsquos-boring-banks-are-getting-interesting-again BNP Paribas is betting that owning more of the savings chain brings steadier growth. Comment, Analysis & Research Change in the composition of Capgemini’s Board of Directors proposed to the 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting News Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128770/change-in-the-composition-of-capgeminiamprsquos-board-of-directors-proposed-to-the-2026-shareholdersamprsquo-meeting The Board of Directors proposes to retain, at the end of the next Shareholders’ Meeting, a governance structure separating the duties of Chairman Comment, Analysis & Research The paradox of the long-term future of French family businesses: a valued yet threatened model News Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128778/the-paradox-of-the-long-term-future-of-french-family-businesses-a-valued-yet-threatened-model This gap illustrates the complexity of a transition that goes far beyond financial considerations. Comment, Analysis & Research 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 Denmark’s wealth tax plan would be a disaster for startups News Aggregation Team Monday, March 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128619/denmarkamprsquos-wealth-tax-plan-would-be-a-disaster-for-startups If Denmark introduces additional structural friction for founders, we would find it difficult to recommend other founders start companies there. Tax Tax fears hit HNW confidence as planning pressures mount News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128459/tax-fears-hit-hnw-confidence-as-planning-pressures-mount The findings suggest tax policy is now a central driver of wealth planning decisions for affluent clients. Tax Switzerland May Require More Tax Increases To Balance Budget News Aggregation Team Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128476/switzerland-may-require-more-tax-increases-to-balance-budget The Swiss Government earlier noted, "Without EP27, the federal Government would need to find ways to offset the unchecked growth in costs. Tax 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 ProCredit group ends 2025 with strong loan growth and digital retail banking transformation in full momentum; financial results reflect strategic transition News Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128818/procredit-group-ends-2025-with-strong-loan-growth-and-digital-retail-banking-transformation-in-full-momentum-financial-results-reflect-strategic-transition The year-end result of EUR 83.5 million corresponded to a RoE of 7.8%. Retail Banking UK banks keep £100 limit for contactless card payments despite FCA scrapping it News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128820/uk-banks-keep-amppound100-limit-for-contactless-card-payments-despite-fca-scrapping-it Banking lobby group says lenders are holding off changes as there is no widespread consumer demand for now Retail Banking Deutsche Bank says it will profit from battle for Commerzbank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128796/deutsche-bank-says-it-will-profit-from-battle-for-commerzbank "Whatever the outcome, I think we will benefit," Sewing said. Retail Banking J.P. Morgan Payments rolls out virtual B2B card in Europe News Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128805/jp-morgan-payments-rolls-out-virtual-b2b-card-in-europe European corporates can now access J.P. Morgan Payments’ expertise through its virtual card offerings to optimize their working capital by automating payment creation and reconciliation. Retail Banking Vinted Pay obtains FCA EMI licence in the UK News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128772/vinted-pay-obtains-fca-emi-licence-in-the-uk Vinted Pay currently provides wallet services to members across multiple European countries. Retail Banking Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland ‘technical glitch’ showing other users’ transactions to customers News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128704/lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-amplsquotechnical-glitchamprsquo-showing-other-usersamprsquo-transactions-to-customers It is not thought that users were able to see information such as account numbers or names attached to payments. Retail Banking UK businesses adopting AI see strong gains in profitability and productivity News Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128682/uk-businesses-adopting-ai-see-strong-gains-in-profitability-and-productivity The findings come as investment in AI accelerates, with two thirds (66%) of UK businesses confirming they have invested in AI. Retail Banking Banks are structurally disadvantaged in the lending business. How they adapt is a strategic imperative. News Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128685/banks-are-structurally-disadvantaged-in-the-lending-business-how-they-adapt-is-a-strategic-imperative It is a durable reorganization of who intermediates capital in the middle market—one that banks and their technology partners must address with urgency and clarity. Retail Banking ABN Amro extends Worldline contract as payments firm launches share capital increase News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128700/abn-amro-extends-worldline-contract-as-payments-firm-launches-share-capital-increase ABN AMRO and Worldline share a distinguished partnership built over decades. 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