Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:37:16 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Rathbones warns business owners at risk on pensions News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130862/rathbones-warns-business-owners-at-risk-on-pensions One of the UK's leading wealth managers submits evidence to the Pensions Commission to highlight challenges faced by the self employed Wealth and Asset Management Quilter raises forecast for Monthly Income Portfolios for sixth consecutive year News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130844/quilter-raises-forecast-for-monthly-income-portfolios-for-sixth-consecutive-year The increase follows another strong year of income delivery. Wealth and Asset Management Finalists for IA’s Global Financial Services Awards 2026 revealed today News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130847/finalists-for-iaamprsquos-global-financial-services-awards-2026-revealed-today In these special awards – exclusive to International Adviser – the advisers and wealth managers in UK and around the world have now shown their support for their key partners and product providers by nominating their choices for all of the cat Wealth and Asset Management Skybound Wealth launches proprietary operating platform for international advice News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130848/skybound-wealth-launches-proprietary-operating-platform-for-international-advice Built in-house by Skybound Wealth’s internal technology team Wealth and Asset Management Why Modern Wealth Management Demands a Holistic Approach News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130852/why-modern-wealth-management-demands-a-holistic-approach Governments aren’t afraid to rip up the rule book, making financial planning more complex than ever. Wealth and Asset Management Zuger Kantonalbank achieves pleasing half-year results for 2026 News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130854/zuger-kantonalbank-achieves-pleasing-half-year-results-for-2026 Growth in the investment and asset management business significantly strengthened profitability. Wealth and Asset Management Caroline Primrose and Jeremy Vaughan recognised in Spear's 500 News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130856/caroline-primrose-and-jeremy-vaughan-recognised-in-spearamp039s-500 The Spear's 500 is widely regarded as one of the leading guides to wealth management professionals serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Wealth and Asset Management Passing on wealth is one thing. But how do you keep control? News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130829/passing-on-wealth-is-one-thing-but-how-do-you-keep-control This shift is driving more families to explore FICs to balance wealth succession whilst maintaining control. Wealth and Asset Management Private wealth specialist shortlisted as Crown Dependencies NextGen leader News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130804/private-wealth-specialist-shortlisted-as-crown-dependencies-nextgen-leader The accolade recognises rising stars working across the private client advisory professions in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. Wealth and Asset Management Quilter partners with Plain Numbers to strengthen vulnerable customer communications News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130805/quilter-partners-with-plain-numbers-to-strengthen-vulnerable-customer-communications The Plain Numbers Method is an evidence-based, extensively tested approach that can be applied across a wide range of customer communications. Wealth and Asset Management Praxis appoints Ian Crellin as Client Services Director in the Isle of Man News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130863/praxis-appoints-ian-crellin-as-client-services-director-in-the-isle-of-man Ian joined Praxis in 2026 and serves on the Board of the Isle of Man business, where he is responsible for leading the team that oversees the day-to-day administration of client structures. Executive Moves Simon Borrows: Rossall Scholar, Investment Banking Veteran, and Chief Executive of 3i Group News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130866/simon-borrows-rossall-scholar-investment-banking-veteran-and-chief-executive-of-3i-group He is a corporate lawyer turned investment banker who has led 3i Group, the FTSE 100 investment company and private equity firm Executive Moves New member appointed to the Regulatory Decisions Committee News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130869/new-member-appointed-to-the-regulatory-decisions-committee The RDC is responsible for taking certain regulatory decisions on behalf of the FCA relating to contested enforcement action. Executive Moves Oberon Investments Group PLC: Directorate Change News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130836/oberon-investments-group-plc-directorate-change He is currently an Adviser to Rothschild & Co. and a Non-Executive Director of Covéa Insurance UK, where he chairs the Remuneration Committee and Investment Committee and sits on the Audit and Risk Committee. Executive Moves Julian Osborne and Craig Monks named directors at PwC News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130842/julian-osborne-and-craig-monks-named-directors-at-pwc Their combined experience across asset-based lending, direct lending and debt advisory further enhances our ability to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex financing landscape. Executive Moves Appointment and promotions for Titan Wealth’s investment team News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130846/appointment-and-promotions-for-titan-wealthamprsquos-investment-team Richard joins the team in Guernsey but will work across the Channel Islands. Executive Moves Remitly Europe CEO Eva Taleva-Borislavova named Paynetics COO News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130858/remitly-europe-ceo-eva-taleva-borislavova-named-paynetics-coo Taleva-Borislavova brings experience from a 12-year tenure at Paysafe and from leading Remitly's European operations since late 2023. Executive Moves TLT enhances employment offering with new Partner hire News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130861/tlt-enhances-employment-offering-with-new-partner-hire Scott joins TLT from Harper Macleod, where he oversaw a period of significant growth for the employment team. Executive Moves Business Rescue Expert welcomes Gareth Hunt as insolvency practitioner News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130816/business-rescue-expert-welcomes-gareth-hunt-as-insolvency-practitioner He brings a wealth of experience at a senior level and is a great addition to the team. Executive Moves Columbia Threadneedle appoints Borthwick as head of UK Wealth Solutions News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130821/columbia-threadneedle-appoints-borthwick-as-head-of-uk-wealth-solutions The newly created role reflects the firm’s strategic focus on an evolving UK wealth market Executive Moves Interview with Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Ricardo Jesus Silva on 29 June 2026 News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130837/interview-with-piero-cipollone-member-of-the-executive-board-of-the-ecb-conducted-by-ricardo-jesus-silva-on-29-june-2026 The three institutions will already start negotiating this month to reach an agreement on the final text. Legal, Regulation & Compliance UK watchdogs to oversee tech providers operating in UK financial services News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130840/uk-watchdogs-to-oversee-tech-providers-operating-in-uk-financial-services Four tech firms have been designated as Critical Third Parties by the Treasury Legal, Regulation & Compliance Dentons advises European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on Jordan’s first Blue Bond issuance News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130814/dentons-advises-european-bank-for-reconstruction-and-development-on-jordanamprsquos-first-blue-bond-issuance The transaction marks a milestone for the region as the first Blue Bond from a Jordanian issuer, setting a precedent for innovative capital markets financing in the region. Legal, Regulation & Compliance UK financial regulators to begin overseeing Critical Third Parties announced by Treasury News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130817/uk-financial-regulators-to-begin-overseeing-critical-third-parties-announced-by-treasury As many firms rely on these services, disruption or failure could affect multiple firms or markets at the same time, potentially impacting UK financial stability and services used by millions of consumers and businesses. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Financial firms keep EU carbon markets moving News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130789/financial-firms-keep-eu-carbon-markets-moving Despite this, ESMA finds that the market remains resilient, with no major concerns identified on transparency or market integrity. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Account of the monetary policy meeting of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank held in Frankfurt am Main on Wednesday and Thursday, 10-11 June 2026 News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130791/account-of-the-monetary-policy-meeting-of-the-governing-council-of-the-european-central-bank-held-in-frankfurt-am-main-on-wednesday-and-thursday-10-11-june-2026 The continued disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz had reinforced expectations that oil prices would remain higher for longer, despite markedly lower near-term oil prices. Legal, Regulation & Compliance EBRD and Central Bank of Jordan strengthen compliance and financial crime risk management News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130794/ebrd-and-central-bank-of-jordan-strengthen-compliance-and-financial-crime-risk-management The event brought together representatives of financial institutions to exchange knowledge with a view to further enhancing compliance, sanctions and financial crime risk management practices in line with international standards. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA cracks down on illegal promotions and market abuse in first year of new strategy News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130795/fca-cracks-down-on-illegal-promotions-and-market-abuse-in-first-year-of-new-strategy The FCA has focused its efforts on the most serious risks and harms. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Dutch central bank fines ABN Amro $12.5 million for inadequate anti-money laundering safeguards News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130797/dutch-central-bank-fines-abn-amro-125-million-for-inadequate-anti-money-laundering-safeguards Following the findings, ABN Amro said it had taken “additional concrete corrective measures to strengthen the effectiveness of its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing procedures”. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ABN AMRO hit with €8.5m DNB fine over AML failures News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130802/abn-amro-hit-with-ampeuro85m-dnb-fine-over-aml-failures The lender has confirmed it will not contest the decision and has accepted the fine. Legal, Regulation & Compliance UK puts four major cloud providers under direct financial regulation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130841/uk-puts-four-major-cloud-providers-under-direct-financial-regulation The BoE said that the CTPs will be expected to identify and control risks to their critical services “effectively”. FinTech BIL Suisse Extends Core Banking Partnership With Avaloq to Automate Operations News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130849/bil-suisse-extends-core-banking-partnership-with-avaloq-to-automate-operations The boutique private bank is using the Avaloq platform to automate funds processing and securely connect to third-party fintech services via open architecture FinTech Moneybox lines up £45m employee share sale at £800m valuation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130851/moneybox-lines-up-amppound45m-employee-share-sale-at-amppound800m-valuation The UK digital wealth management platform now serves more than 1.9 million customers and has over £23bn in assets under administration. FinTech Adnovum launches Quantum Resilience Services for the transition to quantum-safe cryptography News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130857/adnovum-launches-quantum-resilience-services-for-the-transition-to-quantum-safe-cryptography The service provides clarity and structure to a complex transformation process. FinTech Financial system launches oversight for major technology providers News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130860/financial-system-launches-oversight-for-major-technology-providers As many firms rely on these services, disruption or failure could affect multiple firms or markets at the same time, potentially impacting UK financial stability and services used by millions of consumers and businesses. FinTech AI for Good: why ethics and accountability must keep pace with innovation News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130813/ai-for-good-why-ethics-and-accountability-must-keep-pace-with-innovation That was the central theme of an evening hosted by Lombard Odier in partnership with TIGER 21 Switzerland, ahead of the United Nations' AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. FinTech Ukraine’s digital banking pioneer invests to the Max News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130820/ukraineamprsquos-digital-banking-pioneer-invests-to-the-max From his origins painting fences in Kharkiv, to funding Ukrainian troops from his Monaco investment hub, Maksym Koretskiy always plays the long game FinTech Artificial intelligence is now a capital markets story News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130828/artificial-intelligence-is-now-a-capital-markets-story That matters for investors. When a technology theme starts competing for infrastructure, it progresses from a software story to a capital cycle — one that creates value but demands disciplined financing and clear returns. FinTech Moneybox prepares for secondary share sale at £800 million valuation News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130835/moneybox-prepares-for-secondary-share-sale-at-amppound800-million-valuation The platform currently claims more than 1.9 million customers with over £23 billion in assets under administration. FinTech €12m for Dallara’s digital innovation and sustainability investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130761/ampeuro12m-for-dallaraamprsquos-digital-innovation-and-sustainability-investments The investment also includes a next-generation simulator, related software and hardware systems, and upgrades to the facility dedicated to development activities. FinTech Northern Trust AM launches Shariah equity index strategy News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130865/northern-trust-am-launches-shariah-equity-index-strategy The strategy builds on NTAM’s experience of Shariah-compliant investing where it currently manages US$1.2 billion in the MSCI World Islamic M-Series Index, via segregated mandates. Alternative Investments Aon and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Launch API Integration to Accelerate Digital Placement News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130868/aon-and-swiss-re-corporate-solutions-launch-api-integration-to-accelerate-digital-placement Aon Broker Copilot-powered integration sharpens pricing and speed response across the placement lifecycle Alternative Investments Pension Funds: Why Equities Remain the Most Important Source of Returns News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130843/pension-funds-why-equities-remain-the-most-important-source-of-returns Swiss pension funds have enjoyed three strong years. Alternative Investments DWP retirement research highlights adequacy challenge facing Pensions Commission News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130845/dwp-retirement-research-highlights-adequacy-challenge-facing-pensions-commission That will require difficult conversations about saving more than default amounts Automatic Enrolment prescribe. Alternative Investments Banca Generali stock reflects Italian wealth management strength News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130850/banca-generali-stock-reflects-italian-wealth-management-strength Banca Generali operates primarily as a wealth management and private banking group, concentrating on savings, investments, and long term financial planning rather than mass market retail lending. Alternative Investments WTW celebrates the winners of its annual Media Awards at The Conduit in London News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130815/wtw-celebrates-the-winners-of-its-annual-media-awards-at-the-conduit-in-london Comprising of eleven categories, including two cross-sector awards for Digital and Campaigning journalists of the year, the awards are judged by four separate panels of leading industry experts and journalists. Alternative Investments Haute Capital Partners SA acquires a stake in the Exentis Group News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130824/haute-capital-partners-sa-acquires-a-stake-in-the-exentis-group The company operates in the pharmaceutical, new energy, and ultrafine structures segments and is currently expanding into the aerospace and defense sectors. Alternative Investments Ultra-wealthy foreign investors are hollowing out London by leaving homes empty News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130827/ultra-wealthy-foreign-investors-are-hollowing-out-london-by-leaving-homes-empty While the absolute number of local authority-owned empty homes has increased in recent years, the majority — 88 per cent — are owned privately. Alternative Investments Broadstone advises Stantec on full buy-in with Aviva News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130833/broadstone-advises-stantec-on-full-buy-in-with-aviva Broadstone provided actuarial, investment consultancy, scheme administration and annuity broking services for the deal. Alternative Investments European private markets fundraising remains under pressure: Morningstar News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130834/european-private-markets-fundraising-remains-under-pressure-morningstar Traditional asset managers could benefit if investors begin moving money out of money market funds into higher-fee investment products, supporting future revenue growth. Alternative Investments 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 ABN AMRO - ODDO BHF named Best Benelux Broker for the fifth time News Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130355/abn-amro-oddo-bhf-named-best-benelux-broker-for-the-fifth-time In addition to our number one position in the Benelux market, our partner ODDO BHF has also been ranked number one in France, Germany and Austria, number four in Switzerland and number six in Iberia. Investment Banking Unicredit vs Commerzbank: Italians increase stake by more than 10 percent News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130231/unicredit-vs-commerzbank-italians-increase-stake-by-more-than-10-percent As part of its takeover bid, the Italians are offering 0.485 of their own shares for each Commerzbank share. Investment Banking Deutsche Bank shuns “aggressive” promotions to beat rivals News Aggregation Team Friday, June 05, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130149/deutsche-bank-shuns-ampldquoaggressiveamprdquo-promotions-to-beat-rivals Notably, the move follows JPMorgan’s May launch of its Chase digital retail bank in Germany. Investment Banking Barclays removes monthly customer fee for self-directed investors News Team Thursday, June 04, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130124/barclays-removes-monthly-customer-fee-for-self-directed-investors Complex charging structures can make it difficult for investors to understand and compare costs. By removing the customer fee, Barclays is making investing simpler and more affordable. Investment Banking UniCredit-Commerzbank: The Italian lender seeks to jumpstart European banking concentration News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130104/unicredit-commerzbank-the-italian-lender-seeks-to-jumpstart-european-banking-concentration UniCredit has bolstered its position in Commerzbank by securing commitments for approximately 7.6% of the German bank's capital through its public exchange offer. Investment Banking UniCredit secures commitments to boost Commerzbank stake above 30% - report News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130081/unicredit-secures-commitments-to-boost-commerzbank-stake-above-30-report The commitments secured by UniCredit will enable the bank to cross the 30% threshold in its holdings of the Frankfurt-based financial institution. Investment Banking How international families are redefining yacht ownership News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130864/how-international-families-are-redefining-yacht-ownership Yachts were once seen primarily as lifestyle assets, offering a way to enjoy time with family and friends in comfort wherever the season allowed. Comment, Analysis & Research European authority sets new reporting standards for third-country bank branches News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130839/european-authority-sets-new-reporting-standards-for-third-country-bank-branches The package includes the essential technical specifications, such as validation rules, the Data Point Model (DPM), and eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) taxonomies, which are standardised formats used for the digital communication of financial Comment, Analysis & Research One in four Dutch people think they have nothing worth taking for fraudsters News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130853/one-in-four-dutch-people-think-they-have-nothing-worth-taking-for-fraudsters This assumption is incorrect, as personal data can be useful to criminals either immediately or later on. Comment, Analysis & Research Women’s average wealth falls £34k as UK gender gap widens News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130855/womenamprsquos-average-wealth-falls-amppound34k-as-uk-gender-gap-widens The research suggests the widening gap is increasingly being driven by differences in long-term wealth creation rather than earnings alone, with women less confident about investing and less likely to make key financial decisions. Comment, Analysis & Research European Banks Among Biggest Winners as Global Bank Valuations Surge in Q2, GlobalData Finds News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130812/european-banks-among-biggest-winners-as-global-bank-valuations-surge-in-q2-globaldata-finds Goldman Sachs rose 37.4%, while Citigroup surged 50.2% as chief executive Jane Fraser’s restructuring programme improved efficiency and enabled share buybacks. Comment, Analysis & Research St James’s Place tumbles as partner firm Sovereign Wealth said to be eyeing exit News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130796/st-jamesamprsquos-place-tumbles-as-partner-firm-sovereign-wealth-said-to-be-eyeing-exit According to its website, Sovereign Wealth has around £3bn of funds under management and a network of more than 50 advisers around the UK. Comment, Analysis & Research The future of wealth belongs to women: finding fiduciaries to meet the moment News Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130765/the-future-of-wealth-belongs-to-women-finding-fiduciaries-to-meet-the-moment To meet this moment, fiduciaries must close the service gap with a relational model that blends technical excellence with empathy, inclusion and education. Comment, Analysis & Research Tokenisation holds potential to unlock £33bn annual boost to UK economy by 2035 News Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130781/tokenisation-holds-potential-to-unlock-amppound33bn-annual-boost-to-uk-economy-by-2035 The report concludes that tokenisation is often too narrowly considered as a ‘niche financial technology’, but its true value is that it can enable a fundamental shift in how money, assets and information move. Comment, Analysis & Research The strongest foundation for rotation in more than a decade News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 08, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130751/the-strongest-foundation-for-rotation-in-more-than-a-decade By Jeffrey Palma, head of multi-asset solutions at US-headquartered asset manager Cohen & Steers Comment, Analysis & Research When trusts go wrong: practical lessons for trustees News Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130715/when-trusts-go-wrong-practical-lessons-for-trustees This signals a shift toward greater accountability and the expectation of a more 'active' protectorship Comment, Analysis & Research Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130859/removing-tax-from-food-could-cost-amppound14m-minister An assessment found those with the lowest household income would save 12% per year compared to the highest household saving 28%. Tax A modern replacement? New UK-NZ tax treaty signed News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130819/a-modern-replacement-new-uk-nz-tax-treaty-signed These are headline treaty rates only. Tax 1 in 2 small businesses unprepared for new digital tax deadline News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130830/1-in-2-small-businesses-unprepared-for-new-digital-tax-deadline The findings come as sole traders and landlords move to HMRC's MTD for Income Tax requirements, which asks eligible taxpayers to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates using compatible software. Tax “Why don’t we scrap tax returns?” Deputy proposes radical overhaul to clear 20,000 backlog News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 08, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130752/ampldquowhy-donamprsquot-we-scrap-tax-returnsamprdquo-deputy-proposes-radical-overhaul-to-clear-20000-backlog Deputy Collins said when it came to “doing tax forms the only way we’re going to catch up is to stop doing it”. Tax Andy Burnham's Property Tax Reform: What High Net Worth Individuals Need to Know News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130670/andy-burnhamamp039s-property-tax-reform-what-high-net-worth-individuals-need-to-know His long-standing commitment to overhauling property and land taxation could have material consequences for those at the upper end of the market. Tax Artificial intelligence and tax disputes: top five risks for trustees using AI News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130616/artificial-intelligence-and-tax-disputes-top-five-risks-for-trustees-using-ai AI is already being used by trustees and their advisers in tax compliance and dispute work, and in some cases for tax planning. Tax How to use offshore savings to cut inheritance tax like the wealthy News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130558/how-to-use-offshore-savings-to-cut-inheritance-tax-like-the-wealthy High earners are increasingly turning to offshore bonds to shield their estate from the taxman Tax The £100,000 tax trap News Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130561/the-amppound100000-tax-trap Most UK taxpayers are familiar with the three main income tax bands: the basic rate, the higher rate, and the additional rate. Tax Families receive nearly £600m in Tax-Free Childcare top-up payments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130457/families-receive-nearly-amppound600m-in-tax-free-childcare-top-up-payments This scheme, designed to help with childcare costs, now benefits an all-time high of 868,095 families. Tax Tax gap widens as the complexity of the system starts to bite News Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130470/tax-gap-widens-as-the-complexity-of-the-system-starts-to-bite The issue is particularly concentrated among smaller businesses, which now make up 62% of the overall gap. Tax Sparkasse Schwyz increases profit in the first half of the year News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130867/sparkasse-schwyz-increases-profit-in-the-first-half-of-the-year This represents an increase of 9.1 percent compared to the previous year, as the company announced on Tuesday. Retail Banking Barclays tells all senior staff to come into the office four days a week News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130818/barclays-tells-all-senior-staff-to-come-into-the-office-four-days-a-week Managing directors at the bank will be expected to be at their desks an extra day a week from October Retail Banking Finland’s S-Bank enters €571m deal to acquire Oma Savings Bank News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130800/finlandamprsquos-s-bank-enters-ampeuro571m-deal-to-acquire-oma-savings-bank Oma Savings Bank serves more than 200,000 customers via 48 branches across Finland. Retail Banking Revolut recruits JP Morgan exec to lead European operations News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130803/revolut-recruits-jp-morgan-exec-to-lead-european-operations The appointment coincides with Revolut's decision to set up a dual-hub structure across the EU Retail Banking ICS announces partnership with Worldline for the outsourcing of core operations News Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130787/ics-announces-partnership-with-worldline-for-the-outsourcing-of-core-operations This includes credit card issuing, transaction processing, the IT platform and customer services for ICS clients. Retail Banking Citi advised StepStone Group on landmark $3.3 billion Structured Solutions Vehicle News Team Wednesday, July 08, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130745/citi-advised-stepstone-group-on-landmark-33-billion-structured-solutions-vehicle The vehicle enables institutional investors to access the firm's secondaries platform through a flexible and capital-efficient solution. Retail Banking Santander and the CSIC join forces to spearhead research into advanced and responsible AI for the future of banking News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130642/santander-and-the-csic-join-forces-to-spearhead-research-into-advanced-and-responsible-ai-for-the-future-of-banking In the past five years, the bank has allocated 84 million euros to university research programmes in partnership with the CSIC and CRUE. Retail Banking Business confidence falls but UK firms with international outlook remain more optimistic News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130583/business-confidence-falls-but-uk-firms-with-international-outlook-remain-more-optimistic The business confidence figure is an average of economic optimism and trading outlook. Retail Banking Danske Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services to support faster implementation of AI solutions and to increase productivity News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130594/danske-bank-extends-agreement-with-amazon-web-services-to-support-faster-implementation-of-ai-solutions-and-to-increase-productivity The agreement supports Danske Bank’s strategic ambition to deliver innovative, resilient and scalable services to customers and colleagues. Retail Banking Iceland joins TIPS for instant payments News Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130502/iceland-joins-tips-for-instant-payments The Icelandic króna will be the fifth currency available for settling retail payments instantly using the Eurosystem’s TARGET Services. 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 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 EIB reaches first agreement with UN Green Climate Fund News Team Friday, June 05, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130161/eib-reaches-first-agreement-with-un-green-climate-fund The GCF is investing the sum in the GGBI Fund, a public‑private investment vehicle with a target size of €3 billion, which will be run by Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager. Planet SOS Energy security in focus: how today’s crisis is reshaping the energy transition News Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129889/energy-security-in-focus-how-todayamprsquos-crisis-is-reshaping-the-energy-transition Regions that are light on oil and gas are accelerating electrification, renewables, and energy storage to build resilience. Planet SOS SEB Nordic Energy doubles capital – continues investing News Team Friday, April 24, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129434/seb-nordic-energy-doubles-capital-ampndash-continues-investing The funds can both decrease and increase significantly in value, and you may not get back the amount invested. Planet SOS Europe’s fossil fuel dependence poses risks to price stability News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129102/europeamprsquos-fossil-fuel-dependence-poses-risks-to-price-stability Europe’s energy dependence has become one of the critical vulnerabilities of our economy. Planet SOS 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