https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:34:02 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122873/wealth-management-firm-launches-sports-division-fronted-by-ex-pro-rugby-playe Jason, who played professionally for seven years, including stints with the Southern Kings in South Africa and Edinburgh Rugby, brings a unique perspective to the role. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122878/deutsche-bank-reports-39-year-on-year-rise-in-first-quarter-profit-before-tax-to-ampeuro-28-billion Profit before tax of € 2.8 billion, up 39% over first quarter of 2024 Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122879/vontobel-drops-amplsquosustainableamprsquo-from-name-of-27bn-em-equity-fund The fund house cites continued support of environmental and social aims despite an ESMA-driven change to strategy branding. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122880/hsbc-holdings-plc-1q-2025-earnings-release Excluding notable items, annualised RoTE in 1Q25 was 18.4%, a rise of 2 percentage points compared with 1Q24. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122886/cross-border-wealth-efg-international-rewrites-playbook-for-wealth-transfer In today’s increasingly interconnected world, wealth doesn’t recognise borders. But legal systems do. For UHNW families with assets, homes, and heirs across multiple jurisdictions, passing on wealth is far from straightforward. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122845/wealth-managers-cut-uk-exposure-despite-cheap-valuations This is the view of James Burns, who runs £3bn of assets within the model portfolio service at Evelyn Partners. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122846/lombard-odier-launches-domestic-advisory-services-in-brazil In Brazil, it operates under a local securities advisory license with a small team of 12 professionals. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122847/italyamprsquos-mediobanca-launches-ampeuro63bn-offer-for-banca-generali Lender proposes funding deal by selling its shares in country’s biggest insurer Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122854/bil-the-trail-of-a-refocus-on-private-banking Although the facts may eventually disprove it, the hypothesis of a forthcoming change of hands is circulating insistently about the doyenne of the national banking sector. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122863/belfast-wealth-management-firm-tops-st-jamesamprsquos-place-global-rankings Its client base has also seen remarkable growth increasing from 866 to 1,175 over the past year due to a combination of acquisitions and organic business expansion. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122875/mishcon-de-reya-announces-fee-earner-promotions The firm also announced that 31 people have been promoted to Managing Associate. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122881/hsbc-asset-management-appoints-europe-ceo Thorsten Michalik, head of sales for Europe, has been promoted to the newly created role. Executive Moves News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122887/trinitybridge-appoints-andrew-knight-as-client-relationship-director-for-scotland In this new role, Andrew will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with high-net-worth clients. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122889/new-president-for-zurich-financial-boutique Sauser has been a member of the board of directors of Prescus Capital since last year. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122892/feifa-reorganises-board-with-new-chair Member companies of FEIFA advise on cumulative assets well in excess of €15bn Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122850/swiss-canton-elects-first-woman-council-chief Angela Koller will succeed Roland Inauen as Landammann (equivalent to mayor) and director of education following the council vote on Saturday. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122852/italian-asset-manager-new-head-of-sales-for-switzerland The new executive is operating out of Zurich. Executive Moves News Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122853/rothschild-ampamp-co-adds-client-adviser-to-its-wealth-management-team-in-spain In this role, he led client-focused teams and managed operations, developing his considerable wealth management expertise. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122858/begbies-traynor-welcomes-nick-west-as-partner-in-dudley-office Bringing Nick and his experience to the firm will add to the full range of services we are enhancing across the Midlands. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122859/aampampm-hires-names-jan-crosby-as-hospitality-mampampa-managing-director Based in London, he will now lead the firm’s real estate and hospitality M&A practice. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122874/fscs-looks-for-valid-claims-against-campbell-ampamp-associates-independent-financial-advice FSCS has now opened its online claims service to claims. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122885/renewed-rtgs-digital-public-infrastructure-as-a-platform-for-innovation-ampminus-speech-by-dave-ramsden Given at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2025, The Guildhall, London Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122849/european-central-bank-reportedly-looking-to-simplify-banking-rules Reuters noted that the ECB has no authority to change rules, which are set by the European Union. Recommendations from the task force would need to be considered by lawmakers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122860/firm-fails-with-fscs-over-pension-advice The firm, based in Glasgow, at the time had three claims in total which were for investment and pension advice. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122825/fca-simplifies-supervisory-letters The market reports will include communications relevant to different types of firms and insights from our supervisory work. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122828/santander-considers-exit-from-uk-market-after-amp039secretamp039-commission-scandal The Spanish bank is seeking approval to separate its automotive unit from its rest of its banking operations in the country. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122837/ecb-publishes-indicative-operational-calendars-for-2026 ECB publishes indicative calendars for the Eurosystem’s regular tender operations and reserve maintenance periods for 2026 Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122844/consolidating-small-pension-pots-amplsquocould-be-a-gamechangeramprsquo This has created a plethora of small pension pots which are easily forgotten. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122775/cp925-ampndash-markets-in-financial-instruments-directive-organisational-regulation The response will be assessed to inform our work as a regulator and central bank, both in the public interest and in the exercise of our official authority. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122793/understanding-irelandamprsquos-upcoming-auto-enrolment-pension-scheme-what-employers-need-to-know In this article, we explain the key aspects of the scheme, outline employer obligations and provide clarity on how it will impact your workforce. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122882/six-expands-global-fixed-income-data-coverage-with-new-comprehensive-offering SIX's new offering delivers reliable fixed income data to banks, asset managers, wealth managers, and hedge funds worldwide. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122893/ipipeline-launches-digital-application-option-for-annuities The firm emphasised the importance of giving advisers access to a fully streamlined and efficient process, removing outdated manual workflows that have long hindered progress in the space. FinTech News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122829/finma-survey-artificial-intelligence-gaining-traction-at-swiss-financial-institutions Around 50% of the institutions surveyed by FINMA use AI FinTech News Team Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122766/unlocking-the-power-of-unified-managed-households-umh The opportunity to integrate UMH solutions within banking and trust services is not just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. FinTech News Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122743/the-upheaval-in-the-financial-sector At the heart of these changes are the challenges of digitalization, the growing importance of cybersecurity, and the pressure to remain competitive. FinTech News Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122711/amina-to-distribute-edg-ukamprsquos-institutional-grade-crypto-structured-products The products provide exposure to BTC, ETH and SOL, allowing eligible clients to access institutional-grade and customized risk-return profiles aligned with their investment objectives. FinTech News Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122716/mampampg-partners-with-fnz-to-expand-access-to-amppound64bn-prufund-range-across-uk-platforms PruFund has gained around £64 billion of investment from more than 450,000 individual policyholders in the UK over the last 20 years, advised by 5,000 advice firms. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122719/bitcoin-suisse-new-deal-with-wealth-manager Bitcoin Suisse and SSI Wealth Management have established a reciprocal partnership. FinTech News Team Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122650/standard-chartered-and-okx-launch-world-leading-collateral-mirroring-programme The programme will see leading institutions, such as Brevan Howard Digital, onboard onto this pioneering programme. FinTech News Team Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122665/tech-tariff-rollercoaster-at-least-shows-the-industry-is-a-special-case Clearly, announcements like this will weigh heavily on tech companies until they get a much more obvious operating environment. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122870/standard-life-completes-amplsquosustainability-improversamprsquo-label-for-fund-range Standard Life is also investing in these labels across its pension defaults offered to workplace, and retirement income customers using investment pathways. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122877/how-apollo-escaped-germanyamprsquos-private-equity-trap Buyout firms snapped up German banks after the financial crisis. With OLB sale, Apollo has finally managed to exit one Alternative Investments News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122883/asset-managers-and-evolving-prudential-capital-regimes Challenges and opportunities of CRR III and Solvency II review Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122884/nuveen-invests-in-tech-solutions-for-ev-growth The deal marked the fifth investment from its second climate inclusion strategy and highlights growing institutional interest in enabling technologies for clean mobility. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122888/major-survey-into-digital-assets-gets-underway Digital assets have in recent years advanced beyond the proof of concept stage and are increasingly being taken seriously by mainstream asset managers in the public-markets arena. Alternative Investments News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122890/bp-share-price-down-more-than-4-as-market-reacts-to-rocky-results BP’s net debt increased significantly by $4bn on the quarter, rising from $23bn to $27bn (17%). Alternative Investments News Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122891/the-evolving-role-of-spvs-from-risk-management-to-strategic-investment-vehicles As legal entities designed to ring-fence specific assets or activities and protect their parent companies from financial and legal liabilities, SPVs were once viewed primarily as a risk mitigation strategy. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122855/advisers-fully-leveraging-technology-outperform-peers-in-record-numbers This ranks advice firms who have embraced technology the most to the least. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122861/advisers-fully-adopting-technology-outperform-peers The index is based on analysis of nearly four billion interactions by users of Intelliflo office. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122867/norwayamprsquos-sovereign-wealth-fund-lost-40b-in-q1ampmdash-will-it-hedge-risk-by-increasing-bitcoin-exposure Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign fund saw heavy losses in the first quarter of this year. Alternative Investments News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122817/the-netherlands-revised-growth-forecasts-in-response-to-the-us-tariffs They likely provide a short term boost to households’ purchasing power, but structural investments lack. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122541/oddo-bhfamprsquos-ambitious-plan-in-switzerland Since then, the Franco-German financial group has made notable strides—particularly in corporate finance—as its investment banking arm gains significant traction. Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, April 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122554/barclays-offers-zero-deposit-mortgage-for-right-to-buy-applicants Barclays will use the RTB discount in place of a direct deposit, whilst borrowers will also receive the benefit of the reduced rates available for lower Loan-to-Value (LTV) mortgages. Investment Banking News Team Monday, April 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122534/bbva-pays-ampeuro041-per-share-this-thursday-and-reaches-its-highest-dividend-in-17-years-in-2024 Through dividends and the buyback, the bank will return a combined €5.03 billion to shareholders this year, half of its 2024 profit. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, April 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122434/danske-bank-expands-its-investment-universe-for-defence-shares The investment policies and exclusion lists govern which companies our asset management business at Danske Bank Asset Management and Danica can invest in. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122380/ing-met-italyamp039s-popolare-di-sondrio-amid-european-expansion-plan-source-says BPER and Sondrio both have as lead shareholder Unipol, Italy's second-largest insurer, which owns nearly 20% of each lender. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122335/hsbc-instead-of-the-bonus-there-is-termination As the paper explains, many bankers who were laid off received nothing at all Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122282/deutsche-bank-successfully-completes-issuance-of-additional-tier-1-capital-instruments The denominations of the securities are € 200,000. Deutsche Bank AG acted as sole bookrunner for the offering. Investment Banking News Team Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122233/carlos-torres-vila-ampquotboth-bbva-and-banco-sabadell-shareholders-will-become-the-owners-of-a-bank-better-prepared-for-the-futureamprdquo In his speech, the BBVA Chair reviewed the bank’s growth trajectory in 2024, and the strategic cycle that just ended, while anticipating the main points in the roadmap for the future. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122154/hsbc-focuses-on-amplsquojewel-of-the-crownamprsquo-after-investment-bank-cuts HSBC has jumped two spots to No 10 in US investment-grade bond underwriting, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122872/eu-banks-may-still-buy-asset-managers-even-without-danish-compromise Pricing may be affected, but deals with compelling strategic rationale are still likely to proceed amid significant ongoing consolidation in the European asset-management market. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122876/dutch-accounting-firms-expand-hiring-in-asia-africa-and-eastern-and-southern-europe Foreign specialists are being brought in to fill vacant positions, sometimes relocating to the Netherlands, but often continuing to work from their home countries. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122848/grant-thornton-expands-reach-with-new-global-partnerships The firm confirmed that these new firms will be integrated into the broader Grant Thornton International network, which operates in over 150 global markets. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122819/view-from-the-top-with-jupiteramprsquos-kiran-nandra-leading-by-example The head of equities discusses how fostering a strong investment culture, an inclusive team and continuous refinement of best practices is key to delivering consistent value for clients Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122821/family-office-ampamp-wealth-management-course-best-strategies-for-setting-up-a-family-office-preserving-family-wealth-and-managing-a-modern-family-office You will have a chance to explore the family governance mechanisms, intergenerational wealth transfer, managing complexities of international wealth mobility and succession planning. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122824/almost-a-third-of-brits-feeling-uncertain-about-the-next-six-months-finds-tsb TSB also polled Brits on their bill management and budgeting habits – and found that over half (56%) of respondents do not have a budget in place. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122833/german-economic-activity-stabilised-slightly-at-the-beginning-of-the-year-but-outlook-significantly-gloomier Retail sales grew further in January and February, pointing to marginally higher private consumption. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122772/ivorian-court-puts-brakes-on-tidjane-thiam Now a court has barred him from running in the election. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122726/cantonal-banks-stable-pillars-of-the-swiss-financial-center The current economic environment is characterized by geopolitical upheavals and ongoing uncertainties. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122735/david-boyhan-a-growth-agenda-is-good-for-the-consolidation-market A key driver of this is the government’s broader focus on economic growth. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122871/hmrc-simplifies-tax-reporting-as-more-taxpayers-face-self-assessment-amid-shrinking-allowances Up to 300,000 taxpayers could be removed from the requirement to complete a Self Assessment return, with a new digital reporting service introduced for those with modest additional income. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122851/ex-ey-and-pwc-executives-launch-unity-advisory-to-challenge-big-four-in-uk-ampndash-report Backed by up to $300m (£225.54m) from Warburg Pincus, the venture is due to commence operations by June. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122839/advisers-adapting-to-tax-tech-and-generational-shifts-fe-fundinfo-survey In a session delving into the ‘evolving wealth management landscape’ held yesterday, Stephen Ford highlighted that the looming overhaul of the UK’s tax framework formed a big theme. Tax News Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122776/uk-spring-statement-2025-tax-anti-avoidance-rules-with-criminal-sanction-target-staffing-supply-chain Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122782/bdo-switzerland-increases-revenue-ampndash-except-in-financial-services New regulatory requirements and structural changes in the financial market shaped the fiscal year. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122789/iht-tax-take-hits-new-high-up-over-10 CGT receipts hit £399m in March 2025, slightly lower than last year Tax News Team Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122800/hmrc-tax-receipts-continue-to-soar-with-iht-tax-take-hitting-new-record-high PAYE income tax and NICs receipts for April 2024 to March 2025 came in at £486.9 billion, up by a huge £17.6 billion compared to the same period last year. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122777/another-record-year-for-iht-receipts-as-treasury-collects-amppound82bn This brought the 2024/25 tax year’s total to £13bn, slightly lower than last year’s £14.5bn. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122778/hmrc-to-raise-at-least-amppound110m-annually-by-cutting-iht-relief-on-aim-shares IHT chargeable on most AIM shares will now be set at a rate of 20%, half the potential 40% benefit that was previously available. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122722/bdo-enters-strategic-partnership-with-the-safeguarding-alliance TSA is a centre of safeguarding excellence with a network of safeguarding specialists Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122856/hsbc-uk-overhauls-mobile-banking-app One in five (22%) of 18-24 year olds spend 7 hours or more a day on their phone. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122823/lloyds-banking-group-leverages-fico-platform-to-move-lending-infrastructure-to-the-cloud This transformation addressed the limitations of Lloyds’ legacy lending infrastructure, which it said struggled to support growth and evolving customer needs. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, April 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122842/natwest-vows-not-to-forget-amplsquolessonsamprsquo-on-bankersamprsquo-bonuses This will see the maximum bonus for an ED rise from being equal to their salary to being 1.5 times the level of their salary. Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, April 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122713/investec-provides-cbre-investment-management-and-chancerygate-with-amppound18m-loan Industrial capacity in Europe’s dominant e-commerce centre has reduced by 25% in the last 20 years. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, April 11, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122634/santander-ampldquofirstamprdquo-uk-bank-to-launch-voice-banking-technology This project is also being carried out with Nuance. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, April 11, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122639/citi-clients-in-russia-receiving-some-frozen-funds-russian-lawyers-say Around $300 billion of Russia's sovereign assets were frozen by sanctions, but millions of private investors were also affected. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122483/santander-secures-canadian-banking-license Santander, which has 168 million customers globally, has a major presence in the Americas, and is also a more prominent lender in the U.S. than other European competitors. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122310/banco-bpm-investors-holding-651-stake-oppose-unicredit-bid Italy's second-largest bank in late November swooped on BPM, which has long been a natural takeover target for the bigger bank given its roots in Italy's wealthy Lombardy region. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122243/santander-reduces-branches-in-the-uk British press has speculated that Santander may pull out entirely from the country Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 18, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122129/banksamprsquo-commissions-topped-ampeuro2-bln-in-2024 This was contributed by lending – mainly to businesses – and increased card transactions, but also investment banking Retail Banking 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Team Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/98943/northern-trust-supports-amf The implementation of the directive demanded important changes and enhancements to pension fund providers’ business models spanning risk management, governance and member communications. Pensions News Team Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122738/schroders-and-cornell-university-publish-stewardship-framework-on-climate-risk-resilience-and-adaptation Previous analysis by Cornell ILR and Schroders found four countries central to apparel production risk losing $65 billion in export earnings between now and 2030 due to extreme heat and flooding. Planet SOS News Team Monday, April 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122659/esg-economist-ampndash-is-there-a-business-case-for-sustainability These environmental topics were prioritized during more stable macroeconomic times but now seem to have lost relevance. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, April 03, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122464/streamlining-esg-due-diligence-and-reporting-for-leading-uk-private-equity-firm They needed an experienced and reliable partner who could streamline this process and help ensure compliance across all required channels. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, April 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122409/jupiter-asset-management-turns-to-room-zero-for-product-profitability Room Zero’s cloud-based software eliminates duplication of effort and silos, allowing multiple departments across a single firm to work and process common information. Planet SOS News Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122390/rathbones-asset-management-adopts-sdr-labels-on-two-funds RAM has enhanced its disclosures to allow investors to understand its aims and processes in relation to the sustainability objectives of the funds. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, March 28, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122364/balancing-innovation-ampamp-esg-ampndash-davina-goodall-smith-at-fundstech-forum-2025 She is a seasoned executive board director and board committee chair, bringing expertise in corporate governance, strategic leadership and operational excellence. Planet SOS News Team Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122294/lampampgamprsquos-total-commitment-to-nature-conservation-and-sustainable-development-in-emerging-markets-hits-over-1bn-with-launch-of-nature-and-social-outcomes-strategy The newly launched Nature and Social Outcomes strategy further diversifies L&G’s Private Markets platform, expanding its commitments to addressing the critical funding gap faced by developing countries. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122269/world-water-day-2025-kbi-global-investors-details-its-expectations-of-the-water-industry-for-the-next-quarter-century Natural resources investment specialist celebrates 25 th year managing water assets with anniversary logo Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122273/unstoppable-solar-the-sun-drives-the-energy-transition Forecasts suggest the value of the entire target market for small solar installations could increase from USD 51 billion to USD 312 billion between 2022 and 2030. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, March 21, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122202/the-environmental-and-social-crises-are-going-to-force-change-on-the-real-economyamprdquo-ampndash-hubert-keller-explores-the-importance-of-investing-in-sustainable-businesses Policymakers and headline-writers have focussed on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and rising temperatures – at international conferences, other forms of sustainability have often been overshadowed. Planet SOS