Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:29:43 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Firenze partners with wealth management firm, Artorius News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127936/firenze-partners-with-wealth-management-firm-artorius Clients of Artorius will be able to borrow against the value of their investment portfolios without selling assets – known as Lombard lending. Wealth and Asset Management Santander announces changes to its branch network as it continues to transform for the future News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127937/santander-announces-changes-to-its-branch-network-as-it-continues-to-transform-for-the-future Santander Locals provide face-to-face support for customers in areas where a branch has been closed, and a Banking Hub is not required. Wealth and Asset Management CaixaBank posts a net profit of €5.89 billion in 2025, up 1.8%, driven by strong business growth News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127944/caixabank-posts-a-net-profit-of-ampeuro589-billion-in-2025-up-18-driven-by-strong-business-growth CaixaBank, with more than €664 billion in assets, serves 20.7 million customers in Spain and Portugal through a network of over 4,500 branches. Wealth and Asset Management Mattioli Woods partners with J.P. Morgan to boost Centralised Investment Proposition News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127945/mattioli-woods-partners-with-jp-morgan-to-boost-centralised-investment-proposition Under the agreement, J.P. Morgan Asset Management will design and manage a suite of bespoke global multi-asset, growth-tilted portfolios built exclusively for Mattioli Woods. Wealth and Asset Management Deutsche Bank hits 2025 financial targets with record full-year and fourth-quarter profits News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127947/deutsche-bank-hits-2025-financial-targets-with-record-full-year-and-fourth-quarter-profits Deutsche Bank has announced a record profit before tax of € 9.7 billion for 2025, up 84% compared to 2024. Wealth and Asset Management Intesa Sanpaolo takes over Reyl completely and appoints a new CEO News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127953/intesa-sanpaolo-takes-over-reyl-completely-and-appoints-a-new-ceo Fideuram – Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking has acquired the remaining approximately 24 percent of the Swiss company Reyl Intesa Sanpaolo. Wealth and Asset Management The advantages of private banking with Lombard Odier News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127954/the-advantages-of-private-banking-with-lombard-odier The advantages of private banking go beyond managing assets; it’s about creating a trusted partnership that evolves with your ambitions and the world around you. Wealth and Asset Management Where will the fixed income sweet spot be in 2026? News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127910/where-will-the-fixed-income-sweet-spot-be-in-2026 Solid – but not overheated – growth could create fertile ground for carry-focused fixed income strategies in 2026. Wealth and Asset Management Fairstone predicts another record year for DBO acquisition programme News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127918/fairstone-predicts-another-record-year-for-dbo-acquisition-programme The wealth management group is forecasting a 30% increase in DBO sign-ups in 2026 Wealth and Asset Management BEKB confirms its financial strength with a good annual result News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127920/bekb-confirms-its-financial-strength-with-a-good-annual-result With targeted investments in employees, processes, and digitalization, BEKB further solidified its role as a stable and reliable partner for its customers. Wealth and Asset Management Hamilton Appoints Michelle Li as Chief Financial Officer of Hamilton Global Specialty News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127941/hamilton-appoints-michelle-li-as-chief-financial-officer-of-hamilton-global-specialty Li joins Hamilton from RenaissanceRe, where she held a range of senior roles for over fourteen years, most recently serving as SVP, Head of Finance Lloyd’s and RenaissanceRe of Europe. Executive Moves Francesco Grosoli to lead Mediobanca's private banking in bank revamp, source says News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127946/francesco-grosoli-to-lead-mediobancaamp039s-private-banking-in-bank-revamp-source-says Before joining Mediobanca in 2019, Grosoli held a series of senior roles, including head of HSBC Private Banking until 2007 and CEO of Barclays Private Bank for EMEA and Monaco. Executive Moves KKR bolsters wealth ranks with L&G hire News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127955/kkr-bolsters-wealth-ranks-with-lampampg-hire The hire comes on the heels of the firm raising $6.5bn from individual investors outside the US last year, Citywire can reveal. Executive Moves Barclays Appoints Chetan Vohra as Global Head of Securitized Products News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127956/barclays-appoints-chetan-vohra-as-global-head-of-securitized-products In his new role, Mr. Vohra will lead the next phase of growth across Barclays’ Securitized Products platform, strengthening cross‑asset connectivity and driving deeper engagement across origination, financing and trading. Executive Moves Jason Lalor appointed to lead the Barclaycard Payments acceptance business News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127957/jason-lalor-appointed-to-lead-the-barclaycard-payments-acceptance-business He joins Barclays at a pivotal moment as the organisation accelerates its next phase of development. Executive Moves New Era for JTC Luxembourg as Lee Marshall Takes the Helm News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127908/new-era-for-jtc-luxembourg-as-lee-marshall-takes-the-helm Lee will be supported by Hans de Zwart who continues to lead JTC Luxembourg’s Corporate Services team, and Louis Lamotte who continues to lead JTC Luxembourg’s AIFM services team. Executive Moves Schroders Capital Strengthens Real Estate Operations with Key Appointments News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127913/schroders-capital-strengthens-real-estate-operations-with-key-appointments This initiative reflects a broader commitment to regional expertise, positioning the company to deliver tailored solutions amid evolving market dynamics. Executive Moves Nedbank Private Wealth welcomes Karim Chowdhury as new Head of Private Banking, Isle of Man News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127914/nedbank-private-wealth-welcomes-karim-chowdhury-as-new-head-of-private-banking-isle-of-man His previous roles include Vice President – Private Banking at Butterfield Group and managerial appointments at Schroders Personal Wealth and HSBC Expat. Executive Moves Philomena Colatrella resigns from the Board of Directors of Swiss Life News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127921/philomena-colatrella-resigns-from-the-board-of-directors-of-swiss-life As already announced in December 2025, the Swiss Life Board of Directors will propose Luisa Delgado and Patrick Frost for election to the Board at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. Executive Moves Crypto Finance appoints Mike Schwitalla as Chief Commercial Officer News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127922/crypto-finance-appoints-mike-schwitalla-as-chief-commercial-officer In these roles, he played a key part in expanding institutional trading activities and strengthening market access for professional clients. Executive Moves French fund manager blasts EU regulators News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127940/french-fund-manager-blasts-eu-regulators This is the view of Hughes Beuzelin, chief executive of French fund manager BDL Capital Management. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Government response to Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO) Investigation into Women’s State Pension age communications and associated issues News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127951/government-response-to-parliamentary-and-health-service-ombudsmanamprsquos-phso-investigation-into-womenamprsquos-state-pension-age-communications-and-associated-issues The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden delivered a speech to Parliament to announce the Government's new response to the PHSO State Pension age communication investigation as it relates to communications on State Pension age. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The FCA’s long term review into AI and retail financial services: designing for the unknown News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127960/the-fcaamprsquos-long-term-review-into-ai-and-retail-financial-services-designing-for-the-unknown This will culminate in an external publication to support informed debate. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Charles Russell Speechlys advises Management Refined Limited on the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary Meganexus Limited to NEC Software Solutions UK News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127961/charles-russell-speechlys-advises-management-refined-limited-on-the-sale-of-its-wholly-owned-subsidiary-meganexus-limited-to-nec-software-solutions-uk This transaction strengthens NECSWS’ portfolio of justice and rehabilitation services used by Ministry of Justice, prisons and probation services. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The sky’s the limit: shaping the UK’s digital financial future - speech by Sasha Mills News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127917/the-skyamprsquos-the-limit-shaping-the-ukamprsquos-digital-financial-future-speech-by-sasha-mills Given at The Tokenisation Summit Legal, Regulation & Compliance Emil the Seal hijacks Waterloo station to warn commuters about investment scams News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127924/emil-the-seal-hijacks-waterloo-station-to-warn-commuters-about-investment-scams As curious passers-by approached the machine, the screen slid open to unveil Emil the Seal, the FCA's finance-friendly mascot, delivering a blunt message about the dangers of investment scams. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA seeks views on how to help close the protection gap News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127934/fca-seeks-views-on-how-to-help-close-the-protection-gap There are a wide range of products, most consumers can claim when they need to, and the costs of cover have remained stable in the last few years. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Investigations against Deutsche Bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127905/investigations-against-deutsche-bank The German Federal Criminal Police Office has conducted raids at Deutsche Bank branches in Frankfurt and Berlin. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Powering the Future: Hogan Lovells advises terralayr on a €60 million BESS portfolio financing in Germany News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127861/powering-the-future-hogan-lovells-advises-terralayr-on-a-ampeuro60-million-bess-portfolio-financing-in-germany Hogan Lovells provided comprehensive legal advice to terralayr throughout the transaction, including structuring the financing and negotiating the facility agreements. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB paves way for acceptance of DLT-based assets as eligible Eurosystem collateral News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127868/ecb-paves-way-for-acceptance-of-dlt-based-assets-as-eligible-eurosystem-collateral These assets will be mobilised as collateral in line with the Eurosystem’s existing collateral management practices, like any other marketable asset. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Digital euro to provide retail payments backbone Europe needs, ECB's Cipollone says News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127943/digital-euro-to-provide-retail-payments-backbone-europe-needs-ecbamp039s-cipollone-says The ECB is working on a digital version of the single currency to maintain the central bank's core role in an increasingly digital economy and defend the euro zone's monetary sovereignty. FinTech EBAday Fintech Zone winners: Where are they now? News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127952/ebaday-fintech-zone-winners-where-are-they-now The visibility that the Fintech Zone win can offer translates to ready-made new customers, strategic partnerships and faster credibility with banks and regulators. FinTech OKX Pay and Card rolled out across Europe News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127916/okx-pay-and-card-rolled-out-across-europe Crypto payment apps have existed for years, yet adoption for daily use remains low. FinTech Lloyds Banking Group expects over £100 million in value from next‑generation AI in 2026 News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127919/lloyds-banking-group-expects-over-amppound100-million-in-value-from-nextgeneration-ai-in-2026 In 2025, the Group deployed over 50 GenAI solutions, transforming how customers interact with the bank. FinTech Barclays expands Demo Directory to help founders connect directly with corporates for strategic investment and commercial growth News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127883/barclays-expands-demo-directory-to-help-founders-connect-directly-with-corporates-for-strategic-investment-and-commercial-growth The update expands the platform beyond investor access alone, enabling corporates to discover new technologies, source innovation and invest in future growth opportunities aligned to their strategic priorities. FinTech Wealth Dynamix welcomes Fiske plc as the latest SaaS CLMi client, strengthening strategic partnership with Third Financial News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127891/wealth-dynamix-welcomes-fiske-plc-as-the-latest-saas-clmi-client-strengthening-strategic-partnership-with-third-financial London-based investment manager goes live with full modular suite to enhance personalised service and operational efficiency. FinTech Armundia rolls out new modular platform for family offices News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127906/armundia-rolls-out-new-modular-platform-for-family-offices A new modular platform has been launched by international fintech company Armundia Group to support single and multi-family offices in managing complex wealth portfolios. FinTech S&W selects 1fs Wealth for tech upgrade News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127856/sampampw-selects-1fs-wealth-for-tech-upgrade The company’s award-winning, AI-driven solution is used by wealth owners and family offices across the world, who particularly value its ability to support long-term stewardship and succession planning FinTech WEF 2026: Panel discussion - AI, robotics and the future of work News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127862/wef-2026-panel-discussion-ai-robotics-and-the-future-of-work Promising applications include automated material handling, advanced quality control, and next‑generation co‑bots designed to augment human workers. FinTech Zoomex expands derivatives offering and launches new initiatives for European users News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127832/zoomex-expands-derivatives-offering-and-launches-new-initiatives-for-european-users Zoomex is among the platforms frequently included in comparisons of crypto derivatives exchanges operating in Europe. FinTech Successful launch of open-ended private equity fund focused on secondaries: over €150 million committed during launch period News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127939/successful-launch-of-open-ended-private-equity-fund-focused-on-secondaries-over-ampeuro150-million-committed-during-launch-period The fund is now open for subscriptions on a quarterly basis for clients with a minimum investment of €250,000. Alternative Investments Pollen Street acquires UK fund services platform Tutman News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127948/pollen-street-acquires-uk-fund-services-platform-tutman Tutman is pursuing expansion initiatives in Luxembourg and Ireland, where it plans to establish additional operational capabilities, with Pollen Street’s backing supporting further European expansion. Alternative Investments Wren Sterling strengthens South West presence through strategic acquisition of Brunsdon Financial News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127950/wren-sterling-strengthens-south-west-presence-through-strategic-acquisition-of-brunsdon-financial Brunsdon advises nearly 800 households with around £265m of assets under advice and brings 8 advisers and 9 colleagues across operations and central functions into Wren Sterling. Alternative Investments Strong return in 2025 News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127958/strong-return-in-2025 The Government Pension Fund Global returned 15.1 percent in 2025. Alternative Investments Prudential completes acquisition of additional stake in Malaysian unit News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127959/prudential-completes-acquisition-of-additional-stake-in-malaysian-unit Following the completion, Prudential now owns a 70% aggregate stake in SHS through its wholly owned subsidiary Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited. Alternative Investments Fidelity International launches active bond ETFs News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127909/fidelity-international-launches-active-bond-etfs The Fidelity USD Corporate Bond Research Enhanced Ucits ETF and the Fidelity EUR Corporate Bond Research Enhanced Ucits ETF will both be listed on Xetra, Borsa Italiana and London Stock Exchange. Alternative Investments Brookfield Expands Into UK Pensions And AI Infrastructure As Shares Lag News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127915/brookfield-expands-into-uk-pensions-and-ai-infrastructure-as-shares-lag Against that backdrop, the latest results and corporate moves arrive at a time when the share price has been under pressure. Alternative Investments Jupiter appoints BNY for operating model overhaul News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127932/jupiter-appoints-bny-for-operating-model-overhaul Jupiter has already consolidated its offshore back-office services with BNY, along its middle office operations. Alternative Investments Generali to start a share buyback for the purposes of the Group Long Term Incentive Plan called “LTI Plan 2025-2027”, as well as the Group’s incentive and remuneration plans under execution News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127886/generali-to-start-a-share-buyback-for-the-purposes-of-the-group-long-term-incentive-plan-called-ampldquolti-plan-2025-2027amprdquo-as-well-as-the-groupamprsquos-incentive-and-remuneration-plans-under-execution The Buyback will start from 28 January 2026 and will end by March 2026. Alternative Investments Quarterly Economic Outlook for UK Housing Associations News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127887/quarterly-economic-outlook-for-uk-housing-associations Regular economic monitoring and financial planning in a changing environment Alternative Investments Société Générale to lay off 1,800 employees in France News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127829/sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuterale-to-lay-off-1800-employees-in-france The bank is looking to avoid large job cut programmes that have high redundancy payouts and leave gaps in staff and instead will pursue the job cuts through voluntary leave or retirement. Investment Banking Deutsche Börse Group and Allfunds Group Sign Agreement on Recommended Acquisition of Allfunds Group News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127781/deutsche-bampoumlrse-group-and-allfunds-group-sign-agreement-on-recommended-acquisition-of-allfunds-group Allfunds and Deutsche Börse Group’s Fund Services segment show strong complementarity across product suites, client bases, partners, and core markets, supporting an expanded and integrated fund services offering Investment Banking World-Leading CEOs will gather in Oslo for NBIM Investment Conference in April News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127689/world-leading-ceos-will-gather-in-oslo-for-nbim-investment-conference-in-april Jamie Dimon, Kenneth Griffin and Ajay Banga are among top executives exploring "What's a winning culture?" at NBIM’s annual Investment Conference in April. Investment Banking Deutsche Bank expands support for PayPal to strengthen global payment capabilities News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127633/deutsche-bank-expands-support-for-paypal-to-strengthen-global-payment-capabilities This collaboration builds on the considerable volume that Deutsche Bank already processes annually for PayPal, providing scalability and resilience. Investment Banking 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 Ortec Finance Continues Strong Client Satisfaction Scores in 2025 Survey News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127935/ortec-finance-continues-strong-client-satisfaction-scores-in-2025-survey The survey outcomes underline the importance clients place on collaboration, reliability, and continuous innovation—areas in which Ortec Finance remains strongly committed. Comment, Analysis & Research Realpolitik, turbulence and opportunity News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127911/realpolitik-turbulence-and-opportunity Geopolitical risks are high. US action in Venezuela and tensions over Greenland signal a return of sphere of influence. Comment, Analysis & Research Van Lanschot Kempen secures fiduciary management mandate for Holcim Group pension plans News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127912/van-lanschot-kempen-secures-fiduciary-management-mandate-for-holcim-group-pension-plans The mandate underscores the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner, providing bespoke and innovative investment solutions to pension schemes in the UK. Comment, Analysis & Research Loan-originating funds drive private debt growth in Europe News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127889/loan-originating-funds-drive-private-debt-growth-in-europe Loan-originating funds remain concentrated in a few financial centres, with Luxembourg accounting for 57% of commitments in 2024, the report found Comment, Analysis & Research Gender pay gap narrows on UK financial services boards News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127864/gender-pay-gap-narrows-on-uk-financial-services-boards The gender pay gap on UK financial services boards narrowed by 11 percentage points from 40% to 29% between 2020 and 2024 (the latest available five-year period). Comment, Analysis & Research The new investment paradigm: What a CIO really thinks now News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127870/the-new-investment-paradigm-what-a-cio-really-thinks-now As Deputy Global Chief Investment Officer, Ertz shapes the firm's macroeconomic analysis, strategic asset allocation, and global investment strategy. Comment, Analysis & Research Mills Review to consider how AI will reshape retail financial services News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127873/mills-review-to-consider-how-ai-will-reshape-retail-financial-services AI is already embedded across financial services. Comment, Analysis & Research LVMH investors demand clarity on Bernard Arnault succession plan News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127878/lvmh-investors-demand-clarity-on-bernard-arnault-succession-plan Arnault, who oversees the $350 billion group spanning over 70 brands including Dior and Tiffany, has five children involved in the running of his luxury empire but has shown no sign of wanting to retire. Comment, Analysis & Research IFAs prioritise attracting new clients in 2026 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127882/ifas-prioritise-attracting-new-clients-in-2026 Research found a third (31%) of advisers will look to partner with other professional services firms to attract new clients Comment, Analysis & Research Do bull markets die of old age? News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127831/do-bull-markets-die-of-old-age With economic growth expected to remain strong and global interest rates easing, we don’t expect the current bull market to end in the immediate future. Comment, Analysis & Research How to maximise your allowances before the end of the UK tax year News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127938/how-to-maximise-your-allowances-before-the-end-of-the-uk-tax-year With the end of the tax year on 5 April 2026 approaching, now is the perfect time to review your finances. Tax HMRC refunds £46m in tax overpayments to pensioners in Q4 2025 News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127933/hmrc-refunds-amppound46m-in-tax-overpayments-to-pensioners-in-q4-2025 HMRC has taken steps to accelerate repayments, but the figures make clear that the core issue remains unresolved. Tax Lords warn current pension IHT rules risk chaos for executors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127898/lords-warn-current-pension-iht-rules-risk-chaos-for-executors That would be deeply unfair and risks turning an already demanding role into a costly and stressful exercise. Tax Capital Gains Tax receipts for 2025 fall 8.4% to £13.65 billion News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127823/capital-gains-tax-receipts-for-2025-fall-84-to-amppound1365-billion HM Revenue and Customs data released today showed that Capital Gains Tax receipts for 2025 were £13.646 billion, down from £14.900 billion in 2024 – a fall of 8.4 per cent. Tax UK government rakes in £6.6bn from IHT in nine months News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127826/uk-government-rakes-in-amppound66bn-from-iht-in-nine-months Budget policies are expected to push the IHT take to £14.5 billion by 2030-31 Tax Soaring tax relief bill puts pensions and ISAs into policy spotlight News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127791/soaring-tax-relief-bill-puts-pensions-and-isas-into-policy-spotlight "The reality is that pension tax relief has become more valuable, and more expensive, with every year of frozen thresholds. Tax Trustees and UK tax disputes: navigating increased HMRC scrutiny News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127787/trustees-and-uk-tax-disputes-navigating-increased-hmrc-scrutiny This increased visibility gives HMRC greater opportunity to identify discrepancies and challenge historic planning. Tax Zurich Adapts Transfer Pricing Practice for the Asset Management Industry News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127764/zurich-adapts-transfer-pricing-practice-for-the-asset-management-industry The purpose of transfer pricing is to ensure that the various functions performed within a group are appropriately compensated, taking into account the risks assumed and the assets employed. Tax Burges Salmon re-launches tax residence tool as a web-app ahead of non-dom regime change News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127744/burges-salmon-re-launches-tax-residence-tool-as-a-web-app-ahead-of-non-dom-regime-change At their fingertips, users get instant results to test past residence for completed tax years, plan future tax-residence and access easy-to-follow flow chart and glossary of terms, with all information also being emailed directly to the user. Tax 100k+ earners could miss out on £255,000 in pension tax relief News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127754/100k-earners-could-miss-out-on-amppound255000-in-pension-tax-relief Reclaiming pension tax relief can add up to £160k or £128k over 20 years for additional and higher rate taxpayers on a £10,000 contribution at 5% growth, with contributions increasing by 2% per year Tax Thisbank, the UK's new branchless bank, promises human touch and competitive savings News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127811/thisbank-the-ukamp039s-new-branchless-bank-promises-human-touch-and-competitive-savings Thisbank was created by revitalising the UK arm of loss-making JN Bank under new leadership and ownership and backed by UK and US investment. Retail Banking Santander listed as the highest ranked European bank among Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127822/santander-listed-as-the-highest-ranked-european-bank-among-fortuneamprsquos-2026-worldamprsquos-most-admired-companies The list pays tribute to those best regarded among the world’s major corporate enterprises, based on a survey of 3,000 executives, directors and analysts. Retail Banking Fitch Affirms German Cooperative Banks and DZ BANK at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127828/fitch-affirms-german-cooperative-banks-and-dz-bank-at-amp039aa-amp039-outlook-stable Fitch has withdrawn the ratings of 27 local cooperative banks following their merger with other members of the group. Retail Banking TrueLayer and Stripe bring Pay by Bank payments to Finland News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127778/truelayer-and-stripe-bring-pay-by-bank-payments-to-finland The rollout begins this month and will soon be available to all Kustom merchants. Retail Banking Global Payments Giant Swift Completes ‘Landmark’ Tokenized Asset Trial News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127714/global-payments-giant-swift-completes-amplsquolandmarkamprsquo-tokenized-asset-trial This marks the first time Swift orchestrated tokenized asset transactions as a single process across networks, integrating ISO 20022 messaging standards with blockchain platforms for secure workflows. Retail Banking 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 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 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 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