https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:53:27 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121018/quilteramprsquos-wealthselect-responds-to-recent-bond-market-performance-with-ad-hoc-rebalance The team has increased the fixed income allocation at the lower risk levels within the range. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121030/rathbonesamprsquo-ceo-paul-stockton-amplsquoweamprsquore-a-bit-more-middle-england-than-monacoamprsquo The 280-year-old wealth manager Rathbones has learnt new tricks from its Investec merger and is ready to embrace passive investment and Instagram Wealth and Asset Management News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121035/tise-reports-double-digit-listings-growth-and-new-records-in-2024 The total market value of all listed securities surpassed the £750 billion mark for the first time, reaching £756 billion at the end of December. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121041/julius-baer-forecasts-high-single-digit-returns-for-2025 Julius Baer also noted that 2025 would be a good year for bonds despite higher inflation, according to its 2025 outlook. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121044/guernsey-trust-manager-joins-citywealth-future-leaders-awards-2025-judging-panel She will be joining five other judges and panel moderator Karen Jones, CEO of Citywealth. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121046/rathbonesamprsquo-ceo-paul-stockton-amplsquoweamprsquore-a-bit-more-middle-england-than-monacoamprsquo The 280-year-old wealth manager Rathbones has learnt new tricks from its Investec merger and is ready to embrace passive investment and Instagram Wealth and Asset Management News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121051/jtc-wins-at-global-banking-ampamp-finance-awards The awards recognise companies of all sizes which are prominent in particular areas of expertise and excellence within the financial world. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121005/rathbones-group-plc-fourth-quarter-trading-update Funds under management and administration (FUMA) update for the year ended 31 December 2024 and notice of results. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121007/wealth-managers-eye-more-gilt-moves-after-bond-selloff Gilt portfolio services prove a popular choice as investors spy opportunities to make tax-free capital gains. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121015/six-takes-over-swiss-fund-information-service This makes it the sole shareholder of the provider of Swiss fund information. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121028/mampampg-appoints-marcello-arona-as-chief-financial-officer-of-mampampg-investments With over 20 years of experience in asset management, Marcello brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic leadership to M&G Investments. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121029/royal-london-appoints-isabel-hudson-as-board-chair Hudson replaces Lynne Peacock, current interim chair, who will be stepping down from the board on 9 February. Executive Moves News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121036/fisch-asset-management-strengthens-its-presence-in-germany Gudrun Nagel and Rik Verhoeven will be responsible for the support and acquisition of institutional and wholesale customers. Executive Moves News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121043/barclays-appoints-pier-luigi-colizzi-as-global-chairman-of-investment-banking Pier Luigi Colizzi joins the Global Chairman Group, which is focused on growing CEO and Board-level relationships, and delivering strategic, value-added advice and services Executive Moves News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121045/stonehage-fleming-appoints-stuart-parkinson-as-group-ceo With over 30 years of international experience in banking and financial services, Stuart brings impressive credentials to his new responsibilities at Stonehage Fleming. Executive Moves News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121048/most-influential-recognition-once-again-for-iain-johns Having appeared in the list regularly over the past decade, Iain has extensive experience of dealing with the financial affairs of some of the world’s wealthiest families. Executive Moves News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121049/jtc-law-welcomes-fiona-dalton-to-senior-leadership-team For the last 12 years, she has worked alongside the senior team at Jersey’s largest firm to support its growth and development and attain its top tier status. Executive Moves News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121008/skybound-wealth-welcomes-dmitriy-ermakov-as-group-head-of-marketing Dmitriy Ermakov joins the award-winning Skybound Wealth as Group Head of Marketing. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121014/la-financiampegravere-de-lamprsquoampeacutechiquier-appoints-michel-saugnampeacute-as-cio Michel Saugné now heads one of the largest investment teams in Paris. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121019/private-equity-firm-announces-new-partner Invision has named longtime employee Florian Preuss as a new partner. Executive Moves News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121010/fca-expands-leeds-office-creating-new-jobs-and-affirming-its-commitment-to-growth-in-the-region The new floor space was officially opened today by the FCA's chief executive Nikhil Rathi. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121012/chancelloramprsquos-national-wealth-fund-fuels-8600-jobs-in-six-months The National Wealth Fund has fuelled 8,600 jobs in the last six months, unlocking almost £1.6 billion of private investment, driving growth across the UK. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121025/dora-goes-live-with-amplsquochallengesamprsquo-for-european-financial-sector-firms The new rules mean stricter requirements in cyber security and digital resilience Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121026/dla-piper-advises-commerzbank-on-project-financing-of-a-photovoltaic-plant-in-montalto-di-castro The borrower is the special purpose vehicle Montalto di Castro S.p.A., which belongs to the international energy transition company CCE Holding. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120985/white-ampamp-case-advises-on-ampeuro14-billion-increased-financing-for-glasfaser-nordwestamprsquos-fiber-optic-network-expansion White & Case previously advised on the first financing round of €800 million in 2022. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120984/thistle-launches-asset-migration-tool-with-in-built-compliance-for-uk-financial-advisers Thistle’s Asset Migration tool enables financial advisers and wealth management firms to accelerate asset migration across platforms, while maintaining data accuracy and minimising client disruption. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121001/the-economic-outlook-and-monetary-policy-in-the-euro-area Speech by Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, at the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120965/eba-publishes-final-guidelines-on-the-management-of-esg-risks The guidelines set out requirements for institutions regarding the identification, measurement, management, and monitoring of ESG risks. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120930/first-norwegian-green-synthetic-srt-deal The transaction is also the first in Norway to have been structured to comply with the criteria for Simple, Transparent and Standardized securitizations (STS) under the EU’s Securitization Regulation Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120947/fsb-examines-the-relevance-of-climate-transition-plans-for-financial-stability Broader adoption of transition plans and continued efforts towards standardisation, including by international organisations and standard-setters, are key to making transition plans usable by financial authorities. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121009/broadridge-enhances-multi-asset-post-trade-processing-with-genai-powered-analytics The advanced analytics feature is instrumental to international firms navigating evolving regulatory and market dynamics. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121011/avenir-and-the-lang-cat-forge-industry-first-partnership-for-smarter-financial-reporting-and-compliance The partnership combines Avenir’s platform with Analyser’s insights and analytics to automate data and streamline reporting, saving time and improving accuracy. FinTech News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121027/the-eba-and-esma-analyse-recent-developments-in-crypto-assets EBA and ESMA find that DeFi remains a niche phenomenon, with value locked in DeFi protocols representing 4% of all crypto-asset market value at the global level. FinTech News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120992/recharge-partners-with-abn-amro-for-ampeuro45-million-to-boost-their-mampampa The partnership creates a formidable M&A war chest, enabling Recharge to seize opportunities in consolidating the prepaid payments industry. FinTech News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121000/schroders-strengthens-fixed-income-trading-with-virtu-financial-and-propellant-digital By leveraging Propellant’s analytics, these institutions are able to extract value from growing volumes of European and US transparency data in today's increasingly electronified bond trading environment. FinTech News Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120925/deutsche-bank-to-provide-trust-accounts-for-bison-users The collaboration with Deutsche Bank introduces an innovative trust account solution. FinTech News Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120931/sygnum-completes-usd-58m-strategic-growth-round-achieves-unicorn-status-with-1bn-valuation As the industry’s trend towards regulatory compliance gathers pace, additional investments will be made to further strengthen Sygnum’s organisational and operational resilience, compliance teams and state-of-the-art risk management. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120933/european-crypto-exchange-expands-into-switzerland Switzerland is a key market for our global expansion strategy FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120874/ai-to-prevent-financial-crimes AI enables banks to shift from reactive to proactive fraud-prevention measures. FinTech News Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120892/fintech-scotland-records-8-employment-growth-in-2024 This has been achieved by bringing together twenty-five financial and technology institutions from across the UK FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121032/ruffer-calls-for-patience-for-its-amplsquoantithesisamprsquo-stance Ruffer is sceptical on how long the overwhelmingly positive stock market sentiment will last and says its balanced wealth-preservation approach sets it up to weather any outcome. Alternative Investments News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121037/schroders-solutions-awarded-amppound170m-fiduciary-management-mandate-by-the-royal-national-institute-of-blind-people-retirement-benefits-pension-scheme Schroders Solutions worked extensively with the Trustees to understand its ESG preferences. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121039/hoxton-wealth-adds-amppound85m-aum-with-latest-uk-advice-firm-acquisition Hoxton Wealth adds £85m AUM with latest UK advice firm acquisition Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121040/vcts-are-a-amplsquonet-benefit-to-the-economyamprsquo-says-triple-point VCTs were introduced in 1995 and are investment vehicles that were set up to promote investment in small UK businesses that meet certain criteria. Alternative Investments News Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121050/generali-investments-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-mgg-investment-group MGG will continue to be led by CEO & CIO Kevin Griffin with no changes to MGG’s investment strategy or processes. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121020/punter-southall-on-hook-for-millions-over-sacking-of-protection-boss The pensions and protection firm has incurred legal costs of £17m and could be forced to pay millions more over dismissal of Daniel Pender. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121003/premier-miton-sees-positive-inflows-into-open-ended-funds The net result for the quarter was an outflow of £33m Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120973/liontrust-lines-up-more-job-cuts-after-amppound16bn-hit The fund firm said it would be cutting a 'small' number of additional roles as the pressure mounts following a steep outflow in the final quarter of 2024. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120975/inside-sabaamprsquos-amppound36bn-battle-for-seven-uk-investment-trusts Part of the reason for the panic may have been that Saba took stakes, but did not immediately communicate what it wanted, raising fears about its long-term plans. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120926/history-repeating-investors-must-heed-warnings-of-uk-economic-crisis With bond yields surging, the pound in freefall, and market confidence faltering, the parallels with one of Britain’s darkest economic chapters are increasingly difficult to ignore. Alternative Investments News Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120939/william-blair-names-new-partners-for-2025 This achievement recognizes their exceptional dedication and contributions to the firm while upholding William Blair’s mission, vision, and values to empower colleagues, deliver client success, and engage in our communities. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, January 08, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120845/deutsche-bank-included-in-dow-jones-sustainability-index-world-and-dow-jones-sustainability-index-europe The DJSI Europe captures the top 20 percent of ESG performers of the 600 largest European companies, requiring a minimum score of 64. Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, January 08, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120846/bbva-successfully-issues-1-billion-of-at1-debt-with-the-lowest-spread-recorded-by-a-southern-european-bank The operation kicks off the 2025 debt market, making BBVA the first EU bank to issue debt in this format this year. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, December 30, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120706/lloydamprsquos-share-price-a-comprehensive-analysis-and-investment-outlook The group’s share price has experienced significant fluctuations in recent years, reflecting broader market trends, changes in economic conditions, and the company’s internal performance. Investment Banking News Team Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120616/abn-amro-notes-dismissal-decision-by-public-prosecution-after-probe-into-former-directors This decision brings to an end a long period of uncertainty for those involved, and we sympathize with the relief they and their families are now experiencing. Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120580/lampampg-sets-lifetime-advantage-funds-as-new-default-strategy-for-contract-based-dc-clients Innovative default design delivers higher private markets exposure, with the aim of boosting member outcomes in retirement. Investment Banking News Team Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120536/project-finance-in-spain-focus-on-energy-and-infrastructure Intesa Sanpaolo is among the top 10 banks in EMEA Europe Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120525/crampeacutedit-agricole-strengthens-stake-in-banco-bpm-amid-italian-banking-reshuffle Crédit Agricole, which is already Banco BPM’s largest shareholder, framed the stake increase as part of its long-term investment and partnership strategy. Investment Banking News Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120339/santander-and-pemberton-agree-strategic-partnership-to-launch-invensa-a-global-inventory-management-and-solutions-platform Santander CIB and Pemberton launch Invensa to bring innovative inventory solutions to a $1trn and growing market Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120352/deutsche-bank-ceo-says-german-economy-needs-amp039urgentamp039-action The German economy has been dogged by intensifying competition from abroad, weak demand and an industrial slowdown. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121034/if-jane-fraseramprsquos-investment-bank-overhaul-is-a-disaster-why-is-citi-doing-so-well The Wall Street bank’s fourth quarter results suggest the Citi CEO’s plan is succeeding Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121013/probate-delays-surge-ampndash-a-134-rise-in-year-long-cases This increase in wait time comes as the government prepares to make pensions liable to inheritance tax (IHT) which could further delay the grant of probate in many cases. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121021/swiss-oppose-cashless-future As part of the representative survey, which includes 1,000 participants from the country’s three main language regions, attitudes toward cash are also examined. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120977/grid-congestion-gets-companies-negotiating-with-grid-operators The bank believes companies should seek more cooperation and negotiate jointly with grid operators to ease the pressure on the power grid. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120981/transforming-the-advice-and-wealth-management-profession-daviesamprsquo-matt-lonsdale-highlights-why-ampndash-and-how-ampndash-advisers-must-embrace-change-to-thrive The wealth management and financial advice professions have weathered some monumental events in just these last five years. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120983/joining-the-dots-speech-by-nathanaampeumll-benjamin Given at The City UK Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120994/tsmc-outpaces-expectations-with-robust-ai-growth These results were bolstered by strong contributions from AI-related revenues, which are increasingly becoming a key driver of growth. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120952/uk-expat-frozen-pensions-triple-lock-what-you-need-to-know The triple lock typically ensures state pensions rise annually. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120953/transact-reports-record-inflows-on-back-of-platform-enhancement The latter represents 5.7% of opening funds under direction for the quarter. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120960/uk-cpi-shows-modest-easing-but-encouraging-fall-in-core-inflation The primary drivers of inflation in December were rising costs for transportation, household services, whilst clothing, restaurants and hotels saw a downward contribution. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121031/claire-trott-navigating-annuities-and-inheritance-tax While this will work for some, there are a good number of considerations to take into account when thinking about this option. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121038/iht-tax-on-pensions-must-amplsquoloosenamprsquo-where-lump-sums-are-not-for-estate-management Broadstone consultancy agrees pensions should be used for income rather than wealth transfer Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120954/industry-reacts-as-spain-mulls-100-property-tax-on-non-eu-buyers The Spanish PM claimed that people were buying ‘mainly for speculation’ Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, January 06, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120773/hmrc-ramps-up-campaign-to-clamp-down-on-offshore-tax-evasion Acting proactively, particularly before receiving a nudge letter from HMRC, can mitigate the risk of harsher penalties and lengthy investigations Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, December 30, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120712/crypto-tax-chaos-grips-britain-as-hmrc-targets-traders-with-tough-crypto-tax-calculations-uk Thousands of crypto traders across the UK are grappling with the complexities of HMRC’s rapidly evolving crypto tax framework. Tax News Team Tuesday, December 24, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120684/christmas-comes-early-for-government-as-tax-take-soars Farmers will also start to add to these figures as Agricultural Property Relief becomes less generous. Tax News Team Friday, December 20, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120640/five-top-tax-saving-tips-for-2025 These are our five top tax-saving tips for 2025 to help you make the most of your money. Tax News Team Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120591/taxing-times-ahead-for-the-uk Regulations in the early 2000s placing a legal obligation on some pension schemes to match liabilities accelerated the flight away from UK equities. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120534/taxation-of-ultra-high-net-worth-individuals The hearing will address public concerns about fairness and the need for tax policies that promote equitable economic growth. Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120514/5-tax-hacks-how-to-make-financial-gifts-without-a-big-tax-bill Giving lifetime gifts can be a smart way to reduce your Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill, but gift-givers need to take care. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121033/santander-reviews-uk-retail-banking-presence-amid-broader-assessment-source-says Santander's review is part of a regular assessment of its major businesses, the person said speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, January 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121042/commerzbank-explores-thousands-of-job-cuts-as-it-seeks-to-fend-off-unicredit-ft-reports Commerzbank did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside regular business hours. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120999/half-of-uk-bnpl-users-unaware-of-late-fees In addition, 15% of BNPL users have incurred late fees, with this figure rising to 22% for those with ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ credit scores. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121002/brace-yourself-europeamprsquos-payments-revolution-is-here This supports the region’s rapidly growing digital economy and evolving consumer demand for fast, affordable and transparent payments. Retail Banking News Team Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120927/open-banking-celebrates-seventh-anniversary-in-the-uk In conjunction with the CMA Order, this made open banking a regulatory requirement in the UK. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120873/lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-to-share-branches A raft of High Street bank branches have been closed in recent years, as more people have shifted to accessing banking services online. Retail Banking News Team Friday, January 10, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120887/societe-generale-an-unprecedented-it-merger-to-create-sg-a-new-french-retail-bank This meant that the organisations had to consolidate their information systems to ensure company-wide standardisation. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 09, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120852/bpm-plans-risk-transfers-tied-to-ampeuro45-billion-in-loans-while-trying-to-fend-off-unicredit-bid They are part of Banco BPM’s regular issuance program for the transactions Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 07, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120809/lloyds-and-mastercard-to-lead-new-sme-technology-coalition-with-cfit The new packacge of funding and bank support will build on previous initiatives under CFIT that have explored options for Digital IDs and Open Finance. Retail Banking News Team Tuesday, January 07, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120811/bis-cpmi-takes-further-steps-to-promote-iso-20022-harmonisation These steps also provide impetus to industry-led efforts to develop ISO 20022 market practice guidelines for cross-border fast payments. 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 Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/121006/mirova-commits-usd10-million-to-global-commercial-ampamp-industrial-solar-leader-ecoligo-to-fuel-its-growth-in-vietnam ecoligo has successfully raised €74 million to date and currently manages a global portfolio of 100 MWp, comprising 200 projects. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120976/esg-economist-high-decarbonisation-pressure-eu-energy-intensive-industry There are potential significant emission reductions to be had by decarbonising these sectors Planet SOS News Team Monday, January 13, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120911/ebrd-and-bank-millennium-sign-their-first-joint-synthetic-securitisation-in-poland The underlying securitised portfolio is a granular portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) and corporate loan and factoring obligations originated by Bank Millennium. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Monday, December 23, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120674/sustainability-round-up-take-our-end-of-year-survey Whether you have taken this before, but think your view may have changed, or whether you have never taken our survey before Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120561/abn-amroamprsquos-dow-jones-sustainability-index-score-improved The gain is largely driven by formalising our approach work to promote financial inclusion. Planet SOS News Team Monday, December 16, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120539/2024-impact-report-environment-and-net-zero-strategy At LGT, the Princely Family have made an ambitious commitment to reach net-zero by 2030, both across LGT’s operations and own investments. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, December 13, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120507/reflections-on-cop29-and-attitudes-to-natural-capital Not only is this essential for the prosperity of our planet, but it also presents economic opportunities in driving growth, creating jobs and ensuring energy security Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120417/schroders-adds-to-list-of-uk-funds-adopting-sustainability-labels The asset manager is the latest company to firm up its plans to label funds under the UK’s financial regulator’s new regime, which is starting to gain traction. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120420/luxembourgamprsquos-esg-funds-rebound-led-by-retail-investors Retail investors played a key role in driving ESG fund inflows, contributing €12.6 billion in net flows to ESG Ucits funds during H1 2024. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, December 10, 2024 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/120445/plastic-packaging-tax-ppt-update-ampndash-response-to-consultation-on-chemically-recycled-content HMRC confirms a mass balance approach for measuring chemically recycled content eligible for relief from PPT. Planet SOS