Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:25:14 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Citi Investor Services Wins US$380 Billion Middle Office Mandate from Aegon Asset Management News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131425/citi-investor-services-wins-us380-billion-middle-office-mandate-from-aegon-asset-management As Citi realizes opportunities with asset managers globally, the mandate underscores Citi’s ambitions to scale growth on Aladdin Wealth and Asset Management CEO banned for false and misleading statements made in attempt to buy bank and football club News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131433/ceo-banned-for-false-and-misleading-statements-made-in-attempt-to-buy-bank-and-football-club During his time at BHAM, Mr Taylor made misleading statements and falsified information during 2 separate attempted acquisitions. Wealth and Asset Management Quilter red flags Cirilium active funds for more poor returns News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131434/quilter-red-flags-cirilium-active-funds-for-more-poor-returns The failings of the £2.8bn active multi-asset range stand in contrast to its passive counterpart and the firm’s wildly successful WealthSelect MPS. Wealth and Asset Management Confidence in UK economy hits 21 month-high and spending climbs 2.0 per cent in July, boosted by pubs, cinemas and staycations News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131442/confidence-in-uk-economy-hits-21-month-high-and-spending-climbs-20-per-cent-in-july-boosted-by-pubs-cinemas-and-staycations Confidence in the strength of the UK economy reached 30 per cent in July – representing a 21 month-high and a six-percentage point improvement on June. Wealth and Asset Management Osiris forays into Guernsey fiduciary market News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131443/osiris-forays-into-guernsey-fiduciary-market The new Guernsey operations will deliver trustee services, corporate administration, private client structuring and family office support. Wealth and Asset Management FINMA welcomes the Federal Council’s consultation drafts on the legislative package to strengthen the “too big to fail” framework News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131402/finma-welcomes-the-federal-councilamprsquos-consultation-drafts-on-the-legislative-package-to-strengthen-the-ampldquotoo-big-to-failamprdquo-framework In particular, it advocates for the strengthening of instruments with a preventive effect. Wealth and Asset Management LegadoSign Selected by Aberdeen Adviser to Power Secure Digital Onboarding at Scale News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131403/legadosign-selected-by-aberdeen-adviser-to-power-secure-digital-onboarding-at-scale Delivered through FNZ, LegadoSign will support thousands of customer signatures each month across Aberdeen Adviser’s individual customer onboarding journeys Wealth and Asset Management Brooks Macdonald and Woven Advice partner to help advice firms put their investment propositions into practice News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131407/brooks-macdonald-and-woven-advice-partner-to-help-advice-firms-put-their-investment-propositions-into-practice IFAs have long had access to tools to research and construct a central investment proposition. Wealth and Asset Management Half-year results 2026 Aargau Cantonal Bank News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131408/half-year-results-2026-aargau-cantonal-bank Continued strong growth in customer business and commission success. Wealth and Asset Management Glarner Kantonalbank reports a successful first half of 2026 News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131416/glarner-kantonalbank-reports-a-successful-first-half-of-2026 The half-year results for 2026 surpassed the already strong second half of 2025. Wealth and Asset Management Ellis joins Clifton Asset Management as new CFO News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131429/ellis-joins-clifton-asset-management-as-new-cfo Based in London, Ellis will spend regular time with the finance team in Bristol. Executive Moves Integritas Wealth Partners appoints Senior Wealth Partner News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131435/integritas-wealth-partners-appoints-senior-wealth-partner Paul joined Integritas in July 2026, bringing extensive experience advising private clients on investments, financial planning and the management of their wealth. Executive Moves Iomart Names NatWest Veteran Matthew Waymark as New CFO News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131446/iomart-names-natwest-veteran-matthew-waymark-as-new-cfo A chartered accountant, he brings extensive financial experience from senior positions at NatWest as well as previous experience serving as CFO of a start-up bank. Executive Moves S&W continues growth of corporate and international tax practice with London Partner appointment News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131447/sampampw-continues-growth-of-corporate-and-international-tax-practice-with-london-partner-appointment Pamela joins S&W with more than 15 years' experience in corporate and international tax, having advised clients while working in Aberdeen, London and New York. Executive Moves Collas Crill strengthens Jersey property team with appointment News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131449/collas-crill-strengthens-jersey-property-team-with-appointment Paul has worked across some of Jersey’s leading law firms during his career. Executive Moves Silvercrest Asset Management strengthens Dublin office with two senior appointments News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131400/silvercrest-asset-management-strengthens-dublin-office-with-two-senior-appointments The key executive hires follow the firm’s move into the Irish market to broaden its ability to serve select clients internationally. Executive Moves Lloyds appoints Fiamma Morton as Managing Director for SME banking News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131401/lloyds-appoints-fiamma-morton-as-managing-director-for-sme-banking The appointment comes as Lloyds continues to invest in its support for UK businesses, with £9.5 billion of new finance dedicated to SMEs in 2026. Executive Moves NatWest : Venture Banking appoints Emily Pilkington to lead Life Sciences, Healthcare and Planetary Health News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131404/natwest-venture-banking-appoints-emily-pilkington-to-lead-life-sciences-healthcare-and-planetary-health She joins from HSBC Innovation Banking, where she most recently led the Life Sciences and Healthcare Debt Finance team. Executive Moves Clive Owen expands corporate finance team with executive appointment News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131411/clive-owen-expands-corporate-finance-team-with-executive-appointment The appointment follows Clive Owen’s recent recruitment of Michael Dickens as corporate finance manager. Executive Moves Hansard appoints Philip Story as chief distribution officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131412/hansard-appoints-philip-story-as-chief-distribution-officer Coincides with the savings and investment provider implementing its ambitious growth strategy Executive Moves EBA data shows EU banks’ climate risk exposure holds steady News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131431/eba-data-shows-eu-banksamprsquo-climate-risk-exposure-holds-steady Although a handful of countries saw shifts in their exposure levels during this window, the bloc’s broader transition risk picture stayed consistent, with the same countries and banks carrying the largest exposures as before. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FOS expands powers to dismiss complaints News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131375/fos-expands-powers-to-dismiss-complaints Complaints where there has been no financial loss, material distress or inconvenience could also be dismissed under the new rules. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA adds 5 new firms to its Scale-up Unit News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131348/fca-adds-5-new-firms-to-its-scale-up-unit The FCA launched its Scale-up Unit in May to help “fast‑growing and innovative” firms. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA boosts support for innovative firms as they scale and grow News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131352/fca-boosts-support-for-innovative-firms-as-they-scale-and-grow The Scale-up Unit gives firms tailored regulatory support as they develop new products, respond to policy changes and manage the challenges of rapid growth. Legal, Regulation & Compliance UK Pensions: What’s new this week? August 10, 2026 News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131370/uk-pensions-whatamprsquos-new-this-week-august-10-2026 HMRC is now consulting on draft regulations for that transitional regime. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Revolut awarded full-fat European banking licence News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131336/revolut-awarded-full-fat-european-banking-licence The new licence comes as Revolut deepens its roots across Western Europe. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Will the ECB Raise Interest Rates Again in 2026, But Cut Them in 2027? News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131325/will-the-ecb-raise-interest-rates-again-in-2026-but-cut-them-in-2027 Markets almost unanimously expect another ECB rate hike in September. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB publishes consolidated banking data for end-March 2026 News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131316/ecb-publishes-consolidated-banking-data-for-end-march-2026 The quarterly data provide information required to analyse the EU banking sector and comprise a subset of the information that is available in the year-end dataset. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The ECB-BIG index: tracking credit conditions in the euro area News Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131287/the-ecb-big-index-tracking-credit-conditions-in-the-euro-area It provides a useful summary of credit conditions, particularly when individual indicators appear to give contrasting signals. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Tribunal upholds FCA ban on pair involved in pension transfer advice and reduces fines News Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131251/tribunal-upholds-fca-ban-on-pair-involved-in-pension-transfer-advice-and-reduces-fines The Tribunal found that Ms Dunne falsely claimed she had given advice to some pension schemes before she had done so. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Digital platform and unlisted assets: What Mirabaud upgraded News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131438/digital-platform-and-unlisted-assets-what-mirabaud-upgraded Louis Fauchier-Magnan reveals private assets and Western expansion are hot topics at Mirabaud. FinTech Investing in the UK’s innovation hubs News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131418/investing-in-the-ukamprsquos-innovation-hubs While the investment world is focused on backing leading US innovators, the UK hosts a plethora of lesser-known players, particularly in the healthtech sector FinTech UK parliamentarians question banks over refusal to provide services to crypto firms News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131377/uk-parliamentarians-question-banks-over-refusal-to-provide-services-to-crypto-firms The letter says that "we have heard of repeated instances where crypto and digital asset firms have struggled to open accounts with UK banks. FinTech Paysafe launches PaysafeWallet for consumers in Poland News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131351/paysafe-launches-paysafewallet-for-consumers-in-poland The wallet combines digital payments, money transfers, bank transfers, cash top-ups, and a personal debit card within a single application. FinTech Robinhood to introduce crypto trading in UK News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131361/robinhood-to-introduce-crypto-trading-in-uk Users in the UK will be able to trade more than 50 cryptocurrencies on the platform. FinTech AI won’t replace wealth advisors, it will redefine them News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131362/ai-wonamprsquot-replace-wealth-advisors-it-will-redefine-them LSEG Data & Analytics found that 73% of wealth and asset management executives view AI as critical to their business’s future. FinTech Lloyds Bank should publish the human cost of its AI savings News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131300/lloyds-bank-should-publish-the-human-cost-of-its-ai-savings Banks should factor in the time spent by humans checking invented facts, writes Dr Gleb Tsipursky FinTech ABN Amro forms partnership with Mistral AI News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131301/abn-amro-forms-partnership-with-mistral-ai The collaboration combines ABN Amro’s banking expertise with Mistral's advanced, independent AI capabilities. FinTech Raw Knowledge signs ERI data partnership with Tutman Fund Solutions News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131310/raw-knowledge-signs-eri-data-partnership-with-tutman-fund-solutions The partnership comes as accurate ERI reporting becomes an increasingly pressing issue for the wealth and fund management industry. FinTech Eight Romanian companies are included in the latest Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500, the ranking of the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131317/eight-romanian-companies-are-included-in-the-latest-deloitte-emea-technology-fast-500-the-ranking-of-the-fastest-growing-technology-companies-in-europe-the-middle-east-and-africa The highest-ranked Romanian company in the Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 is Finqware, placed 125th. FinTech Gold investing made easier with ETCs News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131427/gold-investing-made-easier-with-etcs Invesco offers cost-efficient ETCs that are backed by physical gold but are simple to buy, sell, and own. Alternative Investments Aviva beats profit expectations as Direct Line and wealth management drive growth News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131436/aviva-beats-profit-expectations-as-direct-line-and-wealth-management-drive-growth General insurance gross written ​premiums climbed 29% to £8.1 billion in ​the ⁠first half, against a consensus forecast of £7.8 billion. Alternative Investments German fund assets grow to €5.2tn: BVI News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131437/german-fund-assets-grow-to-ampeuro52tn-bvi Total assets increased by €348 billion from €4.85 trillion at the end of 2025. Alternative Investments Franklin Templeton keeps AI overweight despite tech volatility News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131439/franklin-templeton-keeps-ai-overweight-despite-tech-volatility In its latest Asset Allocation Views, the asset manager said July’s market swings had reset technology valuations and moderated investor sentiment after signs of excessive optimism. Alternative Investments Scottish margins squeezed by wage growth and weak pricing power, but financial sector downturn slows News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131441/scottish-margins-squeezed-by-wage-growth-and-weak-pricing-power-but-financial-sector-downturn-slows Scottish margins are being squeezed as rapid growth in employment and wages clashes with weakening pricing power, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker. Alternative Investments Aviva plc Half Year Results Announcement 2026 News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131444/aviva-plc-half-year-results-announcement-2026 Strong progress on Direct Line and confident outlook for the remainder of the year Alternative Investments Multifonds selected by National Bank of Canada for fund accounting and ETF admin News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131445/multifonds-selected-by-national-bank-of-canada-for-fund-accounting-and-etf-admin As one of Canada’s six systemically important banks, NBC has a significant presence in Canada’s wealth management and institutional services market. Alternative Investments UK private market fund managers back SIPPs as major growth opportunity for private markets News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131448/uk-private-market-fund-managers-back-sipps-as-major-growth-opportunity-for-private-markets That optimism is already translating into product development. Alternative Investments PE firm WestBridge takes majority stake in Beckett News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131405/pe-firm-westbridge-takes-majority-stake-in-beckett The investment marks the fifth deal from WestBridge III, while existing investor Foresight Group will partially exit and retain a significant minority stake to support Beckett’s next phase of growth. Alternative Investments HSBC AM invests in enterprise AI firm Model ML News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131406/hsbc-am-invests-in-enterprise-ai-firm-model-ml Model ML provides an AI platform designed for financial services firms, including banks, asset managers and advisory businesses. Alternative Investments Deutsche Bank named first European renminbi clearing bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131413/deutsche-bank-named-first-european-renminbi-clearing-bank The appointment makes Deutsche Bank the first European financial institution to receive the role, marking a significant development in financial links between China and Europe. Investment Banking Commerzbank invests in training and development of young talents News Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131243/commerzbank-invests-in-training-and-development-of-young-talents With this intake, the Bank is meeting its demand for young talent entering initial vocational training programmes in 2026. Investment Banking UniCredit, Accenture and IBM collaborate to build Europe's next-generation banking platform News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131201/unicredit-accenture-and-ibm-collaborate-to-build-europeamp039s-next-generation-banking-platform The partnership will establish a new technology operating model combining the resilience of mission-critical systems with the flexibility of cloud, data and artificial intelligence. Investment Banking BNP Paribas retains CNPR depositary bank mandate News Aggregation Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131213/bnp-paribas-retains-cnpr-depositary-bank-mandate BNP Paribas will continue providing custodian banking and securities services for CNPR’s assets, which total around €2.5 billion. Investment Banking Commerzbank chairman says bank is ready for takeover talks with UniCredit News Aggregation Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131074/commerzbank-chairman-says-bank-is-ready-for-takeover-talks-with-unicredit His remarks step up Commerzbank’s push for direct engagement with UniCredit, after ‌months of ​recriminations in which each side blamed the other for the lack ⁠of talks. Investment Banking ING wins Best Bank awards at Euromoney News Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130925/ing-wins-best-bank-awards-at-euromoney In Retail Banking, the focus is on making banking faster, easier and more intuitive for 41 million customers in nine markets. Investment Banking JPMorgan, Dimon pushes for European banking consolidation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130838/jpmorgan-dimon-pushes-for-european-banking-consolidation In an interview in Milan with Il Sole 24 Ore, the executive called domestic and cross-border consolidation "critically important for Europe". Investment Banking Italy’s UniCredit gains around 48% Commerzbank stake News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130801/italyamprsquos-unicredit-gains-around-48-commerzbank-stake According to UniCredit, that position corresponds to 49.65% of Commerzbank voting rights. Investment Banking MEP Calls for “Professional” Criteria in European Investment Bank Financing Decisions News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130785/mep-calls-for-ampldquoprofessionalamprdquo-criteria-in-european-investment-bank-financing-decisions The MEP considers it completely unacceptable for certain countries or governments to receive more favorable terms on political grounds. Investment Banking Octopus-owned Seccl launches Irish business News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130475/octopus-owned-seccl-launches-irish-business Part of European expansion plans Investment Banking Why confidence matters for entrepreneurs, investors and growth – interview with Mark Goddard News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131426/why-confidence-matters-for-entrepreneurs-investors-and-growth-ampndash-interview-with-mark-goddard The British Business Bank has become an increasingly important part of the UK’s growth ecosystem, helping address persistent scale-up funding gaps and crowding in private investment. Comment, Analysis & Research Advice demand strong despite low uptake, Inzuzo finds News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131430/advice-demand-strong-despite-low-uptake-inzuzo-finds Retirement is the biggest driver of demand, accounting for more than half of enquiries received by Inzuzo. Comment, Analysis & Research Prominent U.S. Asset Manager Bets on Zurich as a Launchpad for Europe News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131372/prominent-us-asset-manager-bets-on-zurich-as-a-launchpad-for-europe The US asset manager is betting on innovative investment solutions spanning private markets and digital assets to drive its next phase of growth. Comment, Analysis & Research Dutch bank: Extreme heat could wipe out Dutch, EU economic growth this year News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131376/dutch-bank-extreme-heat-could-wipe-out-dutch-eu-economic-growth-this-year In the Netherlands, the bank says the projected economic growth will be largely negated. Comment, Analysis & Research Temenos announces new share buyback program of up to CHF 100m News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131384/temenos-announces-new-share-buyback-program-of-up-to-chf-100m The share buyback is supported by Temenos’ strong free cash flow generation. Comment, Analysis & Research UK car insurance pricing hits inflection point as Hastings parent highlights growth News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131388/uk-car-insurance-pricing-hits-inflection-point-as-hastings-parent-highlights-growth "The investment line saw a small miss on expectations, but importantly the underwriting/insurance result is better, despite the impact of Storm Dave in the Nordics. Comment, Analysis & Research Half of employees aged under 34 not expecting a pay rise in 2026 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131349/half-of-employees-aged-under-34-not-expecting-a-pay-rise-in-2026 Amid this – and the further inflation households anticipate from the related costs this will incur in other essential products – UK workers are turning to their employers for support. Comment, Analysis & Research UK employers spend more than 62 hours a year on pension admin, reports Penfold News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131369/uk-employers-spend-more-than-62-hours-a-year-on-pension-admin-reports-penfold A further 63% report spending significant time explaining their pension scheme and answering employee questions. Comment, Analysis & Research Europe’s hot stock markets are creating a buzz among investors News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131318/europeamprsquos-hot-stock-markets-are-creating-a-buzz-among-investors Whether it’s earnings, economic growth, sentiment surveys or fund flows, market metrics across the board show a major shift is underway in European stocks. Comment, Analysis & Research Hargreaves Lansdown orders staff back to office News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131319/hargreaves-lansdown-orders-staff-back-to-office The mandatory office days will follow the firm’s plans to move employees into its new building in stages from September, in order to allow them time to settle into the new space. Comment, Analysis & Research Changes to the way your second home is taxed in box 3 of the tax return News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131428/changes-to-the-way-your-second-home-is-taxed-in-box-3-of-the-tax-return When you declare assets in box 3 of your tax return for 2026 and 2027, two calculations will be made. Tax UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) and long-term residence: what’s changed? News Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131424/uk-inheritance-tax-iht-and-long-term-residence-whatamprsquos-changed The UK is moving towards a residence-based IHT system, which is important if you have assets in more than one country. Tax UK tax adviser registration: New regulations confirm deferral for investment managers News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131360/uk-tax-adviser-registration-new-regulations-confirm-deferral-for-investment-managers HM Treasury has now made Regulations setting out the dates for the introduction of the UK tax adviser registration regime. Tax Why Wealth Taxes Always Fail News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131307/why-wealth-taxes-always-fail Wealth inequality may very well be a problem worth addressing, but wealth taxes are not the solution. Tax Non-dom tax take rose 9% to £13.6bn as numbers fell, HMRC says News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131277/non-dom-tax-take-rose-9-to-amppound136bn-as-numbers-fell-hmrc-says HMRC said the release “is for tax year ending 2025 which occurred prior to these policy changes being implemented”. Tax Ireland, AI and Microsoft’s Vanishing Tax Bill News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131263/ireland-ai-and-microsoftamprsquos-vanishing-tax-bill Microsoft’s report directly attributes these tax savings to Ireland’s lower corporate tax rate. Tax Wealth tax: options for taxing wealth and raising revenue News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131241/wealth-tax-options-for-taxing-wealth-and-raising-revenue This is not the first time such a proposal has been made. Some within Labour now advocate an annual wealth tax, already a Green Party policy. Tax HMRC confirms £200 tax charge rule for UK households News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131204/hmrc-confirms-amppound200-tax-charge-rule-for-uk-households Current HMRC rules means select households face extra tax charges. Tax Wealth planning in a changing tax landscape News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131176/wealth-planning-in-a-changing-tax-landscape Recent changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and business succession reliefs have altered the planning landscape for many individuals and families. Tax EY announces on-site quantum computing to help shape the next frontier of enterprise technology transformation News Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131155/ey-announces-on-site-quantum-computing-to-help-shape-the-next-frontier-of-enterprise-technology-transformation The new capabilities will support the processing of highly sensitive workloads in areas such as optimization, fraud detection, data protection and large-scale risk management. Tax Santander repurchases 20 million shares in buyback program News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131432/santander-repurchases-20-million-shares-in-buyback-program The purchases were made at weighted average prices ranging from €12.8441 to €12.9676 per share. Retail Banking Metro Bank profit jumps as it bucks branch closure trend News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131278/metro-bank-profit-jumps-as-it-bucks-branch-closure-trend The FTSE 250 bank recorded a £60.7m pre-tax profit, up 41 per cent from the same period last year. Retail Banking Lloyds pledges £45bn of new SME lending under Accelerate 2030 News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131187/lloyds-pledges-amppound45bn-of-new-sme-lending-under-accelerate-2030 Net interest income, the difference between what the bank charged borrowers and what it paid savers, rose 9 per cent to £7.3 billion, lifting total net income by 9 per cent to £9.7 billion. Retail Banking Banco Sabadell realigns its structure to accelerate transformation, simplify management and strengthen execution of its business plan News Team Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131101/banco-sabadell-realigns-its-structure-to-accelerate-transformation-simplify-management-and-strengthen-execution-of-its-business-plan The composition of the Management Committee remains unchanged, preserving governance stability while supporting this new phase of transformation. Retail Banking Barclays Expects Earnings and Central Bank Decisions to Set the Market Tone News Aggregation Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131094/barclays-expects-earnings-and-central-bank-decisions-to-set-the-market-tone While strong second-quarter earnings have continued to underpin investor confidence, the bank warned that rising oil prices, higher bond yields and renewed inflation concerns are creating a less supportive environment for risk assets. Retail Banking Recognise Bank achieves milestone year with record lending and £8.9m profit News Aggregation Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131051/recognise-bank-achieves-milestone-year-with-record-lending-and-amppound89m-profit The bank’s loan book grew by over 50% over the year Retail Banking Barclays supports the development of commercial fusion power in the UK News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131041/barclays-supports-the-development-of-commercial-fusion-power-in-the-uk Fusion is a complementary technology alongside nuclear fission, including gigawatt-scale, small modular reactors and next-generation reactor technologies. Retail Banking EBRD providing financing of up to US$ 15 million to Bank Eskhata News Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131005/ebrd-providing-financing-of-up-to-us-15-million-to-bank-eskhata Both loans will be supported by technical cooperation funds, which will help Bank Eskhata to build capacity and improve its marketing practices. Retail Banking Why Ulster Bank won’t have further bank branch closures until at least 2029 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131013/why-ulster-bank-wonamprsquot-have-further-bank-branch-closures-until-at-least-2029 Pledge reflects UB’s belief that branches continue to have an important role to play alongside digital banking Retail Banking Santander UK pledges not to shut further bank branches News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131016/santander-uk-pledges-not-to-shut-further-bank-branches These cuts came less than a year after the business reduced its UK branch network by nearly a quarter, shutting 95 branches and putting 750 jobs at risk. 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 European banks maintain stable climate risk exposure, EBA finds News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131440/european-banks-maintain-stable-climate-risk-exposure-eba-finds The countries and banks with the highest exposure to transition risk also remained largely unchanged. Planet SOS UK announces nearly £130 million funding for zero-emission vehicle technology News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131322/uk-announces-nearly-amppound130-million-funding-for-zero-emission-vehicle-technology Government Funding Boosts Zero-Emission Vehicle Innovation Planet SOS EBA ESG risk dashboard shows stable climate risk exposures and continued improvements in data quality News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131326/eba-esg-risk-dashboard-shows-stable-climate-risk-exposures-and-continued-improvements-in-data-quality These developments point to ongoing improvements in the availability and quality of climate-related data used to assess banks' mortgage portfolios. Planet SOS The heat is on for Asia-Pacific’s electricity producers News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/131199/the-heat-is-on-for-asia-pacificamprsquos-electricity-producers This puts increasing pressure on energy systems at a time when governments are trying to find scalable renewable energy solutions that can ensure a constant and secure supply of clean electricity. Planet SOS Deutsche Bank supports European Energy’s Mokoan Hybrid Solar Farm and Battery Project News Team Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130952/deutsche-bank-supports-european-energyamprsquos-mokoan-hybrid-solar-farm-and-battery-project For the transaction, Deutsche Bank acted as Sole Lender and Letter of Credit Facility Financier, providing the term loan, construction loan, debt service reserve and bank guarantee facilities, while also serving as Hedging Bank for the interest rate swap Planet SOS Addressing the sustainable finance paradox News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130554/addressing-the-sustainable-finance-paradox Fragmentation remains a significant challenge for investors. Planet SOS Sustainability and Climate Report 2025: Migros Bank strengthens the financial literacy of its customers News Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130424/sustainability-and-climate-report-2025-migros-bank-strengthens-the-financial-literacy-of-its-customers Migros Bank is actively committed to a sustainable future and made further progress last year. Planet SOS EBRD, EIB and EU support Tunisia’s energy transition and resilience News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130397/ebrd-eib-and-eu-support-tunisiaamprsquos-energy-transition-and-resilience This investment will support Tunisia’s energy security and resilience, helping to diversify its energy mix and reducing its reliance on natural gas. Planet SOS Incentivisation a possible future for more honest ESG disclosures News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130249/incentivisation-a-possible-future-for-more-honest-esg-disclosures He urges firms to embrace another level of assurance that discourages firms from omitting key data from their reports. Planet SOS Ecofy Secures USD 15 Million from Mirova to Scale Rooftop Solar and E-Mobility Financing News Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130175/ecofy-secures-usd-15-million-from-mirova-to-scale-rooftop-solar-and-e-mobility-financing In just three years, the company has scaled to serve over 130,000 customers, with a strong pan-India presence across 26 states and more than 500 cities. Planet SOS