Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 29 May 2025 13:18:53 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Evelyn Partners Becomes Official Wealth Management Partner of Saracens Rugby Club News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123428/evelyn-partners-becomes-official-wealth-management-partner-of-saracens-rugby-club Wealth manager's bespoke education programme will help players from one of the UK’s leading rugby union clubs tackle their personal finances now and for the future – a move designed to level the playing field between the financial outcome Wealth and Asset Management UBS Asset Management reaches agreement to sell its O’Connor business to Cantor Fitzgerald News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123420/ubs-asset-management-reaches-agreement-to-sell-its-oamprsquoconnor-business-to-cantor-fitzgerald The sale includes O’Connor’s six investment strategies with ~USD 11bn in assets under management Wealth and Asset Management IK Partners stakes Irish wealth management boutique News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123429/ik-partners-stakes-irish-wealth-management-boutique PE firm aims to help bankroll Dublin-based Kestrel Capital's expansion plans. Wealth and Asset Management Mattioli Woods to merge with Kingswood to create £25bn group News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123430/mattioli-woods-to-merge-with-kingswood-to-create-amppound25bn-group The combined companies will have more than 40 across the UK, with £25bn in assets under administration and advice. Wealth and Asset Management Hoxton Wealth secures over £1M in tax refunds for clients News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123438/hoxton-wealth-secures-over-amppound1m-in-tax-refunds-for-clients Hoxton Wealth has achieved the milestone of recovering tax refunds for clients totaling over £1 million in just over a month. Wealth and Asset Management SIX Recognized at Global Custodian Awards 2025 News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123400/six-recognized-at-global-custodian-awards-2025 SIX has been strengthening its European custody operations Wealth and Asset Management Saffery Trust finalist in Private Client Awards News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123409/saffery-trust-finalist-in-private-client-awards Nominated in the Private Client Trust Company category, the firm has already won this award twice before. Wealth and Asset Management NatWest Gets Ready for Life After UK Government Ownership News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123366/natwest-gets-ready-for-life-after-uk-government-ownership Seventeen years after its bailout, the British bank is preparing for a new era Wealth and Asset Management Natixis to merge two affiliates, forming $40bn thematics boutique News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123368/natixis-to-merge-two-affiliates-forming-40bn-thematics-boutique Natixis plans to merge affiliates Mirova and Thematics AM by the end of the year. Wealth and Asset Management Nedbank Private Wealth Named One of The Sunday Times UK Best Places to Work 2025 News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123383/nedbank-private-wealth-named-one-of-the-sunday-times-uk-best-places-to-work-2025 Nedbank Private Wealth, with its Jersey office in St Helier, provides expert wealth management services to Channel Island residents and high-net-worth clients across the world, is the only private bank to rank on The Sunday Times UK 115 ‘Big Best Pl Wealth and Asset Management New head of the SZKB headquarters branch in Schwyz News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123403/new-head-of-the-szkb-headquarters-branch-in-schwyz Claudio Schmidig is an excellent addition to our management team Executive Moves Muzinich: Reinforcement for Geneva branch News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123404/muzinich-reinforcement-for-geneva-branch "I am very pleased to join Muzinich & Co. at such a crucial time for credit markets," comments Della Volpe. Executive Moves William Blair Continues Private Capital Advisory Growth in Europe With Senior Hire News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123418/william-blair-continues-private-capital-advisory-growth-in-europe-with-senior-hire Prior to Bregal, he worked for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for 10 years, where he most recently served as managing director and head of PE funds and secondaries. Executive Moves Louisa Carruthers becomes Partner at Lincoln News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123427/louisa-carruthers-becomes-partner-at-lincoln Her promotion reflects the broad impact she continues to have at Lincoln, in addition to her role as Senior Portfolio Manager in our Investment team. Executive Moves HALO Invest gears up for platform launch with superstar senior hires News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123440/halo-invest-gears-up-for-platform-launch-with-superstar-senior-hires He has more than 30 years of experience within financial services most recently as chief executive of Exinity, a CFD and FX broker. Executive Moves Equiom appoints Vicky Stables as Managing Director of Jersey office News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123392/equiom-appoints-vicky-stables-as-managing-director-of-jersey-office In this role, she has built strong relationships across the team and developed a deep understanding of the firm's operations, values, and clients. Executive Moves Withers announces new Chairperson Paul Hewitt News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123399/withers-announces-new-chairperson-paul-hewitt Paul will work closely alongside Withers' CEO Margaret Robertson. Executive Moves Asset Management: Lombard Odier Hires Industry Veteran News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123401/asset-management-lombard-odier-hires-industry-veteran «We are delighted to welcome Stéphane to Lombard Odier IM,» said Ducat. Executive Moves SIX President Thomas Wellauer ends his term of office at the 2026 AGM News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123402/six-president-thomas-wellauer-ends-his-term-of-office-at-the-2026-agm The Board of Directors has initiated the succession process. Executive Moves GAM Investments Strengthens European Equities Platform with Appointment of leading Investment Team News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123405/gam-investments-strengthens-european-equities-platform-with-appointment-of-leading-investment-team Tom O’Hara, Jamie Ross and David Barker join from Janus Henderson to manage flagship GAM Star European Equity and Continental European Equity funds Executive Moves FCA statement on Basset & Gold complaints News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123423/fca-statement-on-basset-ampamp-gold-complaints Both were unregulated firms that raised funds by issuing mini-bonds. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Citi Handlowy Announces Agreement to Sell Consumer Banking Business in Poland to Velobank S.A. News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123393/citi-handlowy-announces-agreement-to-sell-consumer-banking-business-in-poland-to-velobank-sa Transaction marks last of the announced international consumer sales as part of Citi’s strategic refresh Legal, Regulation & Compliance UK FSCS trims annual levy expectations News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123394/uk-fscs-trims-annual-levy-expectations The UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme has today lowered its annual levy expectation for 2025/26 to £356m. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Rebalancing risk to fuel growth News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123395/rebalancing-risk-to-fuel-growth Speech by Dominic Holland, director of market oversight, at the Association of Corporate Treasurers Annual Conference 2025. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The UK Employment Rights Bill – latest updates News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123397/the-uk-employment-rights-bill-ampndash-latest-updates There have been several more stages in the life of the Bill and considerable debate, but little sign of significant changes to the original proposals. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The EBA releases final technical package for its 4.1 reporting framework to support identification and assessment of crypto asset providers and the Pillar 3 data hub News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123411/the-eba-releases-final-technical-package-for-its-41-reporting-framework-to-support-identification-and-assessment-of-crypto-asset-providers-and-the-pillar-3-data-hub This framework will apply as of the second half of 2025. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Greater flexibility for Guernsey PIF regime with updated rules News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123417/greater-flexibility-for-guernsey-pif-regime-with-updated-rules The enhancements continue the GFSC’s commitment to regulatory and product innovation, providing a proportionate regime for funds targeting all forms of sophisticated investors. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Banks expect to lose millions in interest due to Sepa Instant News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123372/banks-expect-to-lose-millions-in-interest-due-to-sepa-instant As a result, banks must pre-fund their accounts in the Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system to ensure liquidity during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Earning influence: lessons from the history of international currencies News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123381/earning-influence-lessons-from-the-history-of-international-currencies Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at an event on Europe’s role in a fragmented world organised by Jacques Delors Centre at Hertie School in Berlin, Germany Legal, Regulation & Compliance FSCS cuts levy forecast by £36m after recovery success News Aggregation Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123347/fscs-cuts-levy-forecast-by-amppound36m-after-recovery-success The projected total of £356m in compensation payouts is down from the £392m outlined in November. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Ex-Aberdeen executive on why wealth firms can’t ignore digital assets News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123313/ex-aberdeen-executive-on-why-wealth-firms-canamprsquot-ignore-digital-assets Having left behind a long career at traditional asset manager Aberdeen, Duncan Moir tells Citywire that wealth managers will be left behind if they refuse to integrate digital assets into client portfolios. FinTech Deloitte to establish four technology centres across UK News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123318/deloitte-to-establish-four-technology-centres-across-uk Deloitte’s technology centres are anticipated to double the workforce to 1,500 within the next three years. FinTech TrinityBridge Expands Strategic Partnership with SEI for Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Network Services News Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123319/trinitybridge-expands-strategic-partnership-with-sei-for-cloud-cybersecurity-and-network-services SEI Drives Global Growth with First SEI Sphere Client in UK/EMEA FinTech GenTwo and Sygnum Bank Launch Joint Offering to Accelerate Time-to-Market for Institutional Crypto Strategies News Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123322/gentwo-and-sygnum-bank-launch-joint-offering-to-accelerate-time-to-market-for-institutional-crypto-strategies This joint offering addresses these challenges by delivering an integrated infrastructure that covers structuring, custody, and issuance, all supported by the robust Swiss digital asset regulatory framework. FinTech Raiffeisen Bank goes live with Temenos Core in Bosnia-Herzegovina News Team Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123294/raiffeisen-bank-goes-live-with-temenos-core-in-bosnia-herzegovina The core modernization marks a significant milestone, enabling Raiffeisen Bank dd Bosnia-Herzegovina to enhance customer experience and drive greater efficiency. FinTech Revolut looks to France for major European expansion News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123286/revolut-looks-to-france-for-major-european-expansion Jajodia praised France’s “dynamic banking ecosystem” and cited strong regulatory framework as key factors behind the move. FinTech Aviva and CyberCube Partner to Harness AI for Cyber Threat Actor Intelligence and Advanced Portfolio Risk Management News Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123254/aviva-and-cybercube-partner-to-harness-ai-for-cyber-threat-actor-intelligence-and-advanced-portfolio-risk-management Utilising CyberCube’s ‘Portfolio Threat Actor Intelligence’ service and its suite of cyber analytics software, the collaboration aims to strengthen Aviva’s cyber exposure management strategy. FinTech Maverix Announces Partnership to Drive Growth in Regulated Digital Asset Solutions News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123207/maverix-announces-partnership-to-drive-growth-in-regulated-digital-asset-solutions This partnership represents a major step in bridging traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. FinTech UK Government to pass legislation for private market platform Pisces News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123211/uk-government-to-pass-legislation-for-private-market-platform-pisces In a boost to growth companies and start-ups, the government has also confirmed that it will legislate to ensure employees retain tax advantages on the share options they have FinTech Lloyds Banking Group rolls out AI-driven transaction categorisation tech News Aggregation Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123212/lloyds-banking-group-rolls-out-ai-driven-transaction-categorisation-tech The bank said that the move would help customers better understand what they spend their money on, as well as improving their personalised digital banking experiences. FinTech Gresham House raises bumper £375m for UK forestry fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123421/gresham-house-raises-bumper-amppound375m-for-uk-forestry-fund Several UK pension funds have participated in the largest fundraise for a Gresham House forestry fund. Alternative Investments AIM market to shrink by a fifth News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123422/aim-market-to-shrink-by-a-fifth Others are delisting or have been subject to mergers and acquisitions. Alternative Investments European investment firm closes second Guernsey fund at €430 million News Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123426/european-investment-firm-closes-second-guernsey-fund-at-ampeuro430-million A diverse array of institutional investors committed to Fund 2, including insurance companies, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices. Alternative Investments Cerberus expands Polish banking presence with acquisition of Citi’s retail arm News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123441/cerberus-expands-polish-banking-presence-with-acquisition-of-citiamprsquos-retail-arm The deal marks a strategic expansion for Cerberus in Poland, following its 2024 entry into the market through the acquisition of Getin Noble Bank’s restructured assets. Alternative Investments Achieving Success through Outsourced Execution News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123442/achieving-success-through-outsourced-execution In a world of increasing uncertainty, asset managers can’t afford to lose their precious time in executing orders, trying to get the best price or identifying the best market moment Alternative Investments Elkstone Launches new Investment Management Service News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123398/elkstone-launches-new-investment-management-service The new Investment Management Service aims to provide similar opportunities and value to investors with portfolios of €500k. Alternative Investments Adviser platform priorities remain unchanged despite Consumer Duty News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123406/adviser-platform-priorities-remain-unchanged-despite-consumer-duty The findings also highlight the increasing use of sophisticated research tools Alternative Investments IQ-EQ Crossroads 2025: Private markets under ‘Might Makes Right’ News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123412/iq-eq-crossroads-2025-private-markets-under-amplsquomight-makes-rightamprsquo The annual IQ-EQ Crossroads event has become a key platform for unpacking the confluence of geopolitics, national policy and private capital, and in 2025 Alternative Investments Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc - Half-Year Results News Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123413/schroder-asiapacific-fund-plc-half-year-results The Company’s NAV produced a negative total return of –3.3%, slightly behind the Benchmark’s total return of –2.2%, with the portfolio’s cautious positioning in China accounting for the underperformance. Alternative Investments Phoenix Group considers rebrand to Standard Life News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123373/phoenix-group-considers-rebrand-to-standard-life The FTSE 100 pensions giant has changed its corporate rules to give its board the authority to rename the company without requiring shareholder approval. Alternative Investments BNP Paribas appointed global custodian for Oak Pensioenfonds News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123414/bnp-paribas-appointed-global-custodian-for-oak-pensioenfonds Dutch pension fund awards €5.4 billion mandate to BNP Paribas for custody and administration ahead of major pension reforms. Investment Banking Barclays and HSBC clash over repealing Britain's bank ring-fencing rules News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123291/barclays-and-hsbc-clash-over-repealing-britainamp039s-bank-ring-fencing-rules Bosses from HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander UK said they supported scrapping bank ring-fencing in a letter to the finance ministry last month. Investment Banking Banking M&A is not only about buying a bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123299/banking-mampampa-is-not-only-about-buying-a-bank Another way is where separate legal entities are maintained, often with private banking operations, which allows clients to diversify country risk. Investment Banking Deutsche Bank must rely more on stable businesses for profits, investor Deka says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123307/deutsche-bank-must-rely-more-on-stable-businesses-for-profits-investor-deka-says As part of an overhaul in 2019, Deutsche Bank set out to rely less on revenue from the investment bank, but the results of that aim have been mixed. Investment Banking Bank of America picks up quant MD in London courtesy of Japanese bank News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123146/bank-of-america-picks-up-quant-md-in-london-courtesy-of-japanese-bank The firm has also invested substantially into its fixed-income electronification, something that Di Graziano will likely be intimately aware with. Investment Banking Standard Chartered and Plan International UK renew partnership to tackle youth unemployment in Asia News Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123158/standard-chartered-and-plan-international-uk-renew-partnership-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-in-asia Funded by Standard Chartered Foundation, the partnership aims to empower thousands of young women and people with disabilities to secure decent jobs and strengthen youth economic empowerment across Asia Investment Banking European bank traders deliver best results in more than a decade News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122993/european-bank-traders-deliver-best-results-in-more-than-a-decade UBS, BNP Paribas, SocGen, Barclays and Deutsche Bank reported €13bn in combined first-quarter trading revenues Investment Banking Saxo Bank Switzerland is moving forward News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122999/saxo-bank-switzerland-is-moving-forward Saxo Bank claims to be the first neobank to offer this service to its clients. Investment Banking Danske Bank posts profit beat and expects moderate tariff impact in Nordic market News Aggregation Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122961/danske-bank-posts-profit-beat-and-expects-moderate-tariff-impact-in-nordic-market The Nordic region has so far been resilient, with strong economic data across the region and Danske Bank said its first-quarter results reflected this. Investment Banking SocGen's BNP hire hasn't helped trading revenues, but that's ok News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122946/socgenamp039s-bnp-hire-hasnamp039t-helped-trading-revenues-but-thatamp039s-ok Slawomir Krupa, SocGen’s CEO and former investment banking chief, probably sleeps just fine at night. Investment Banking FundForum Spotlight 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123407/fundforum-spotlight-2025 Ultimately, fund selection isn’t just about information; it’s about interpretation, context, and investor fit. Comment, Analysis & Research Income protection sales surge 18% in 2024 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123415/income-protection-sales-surge-18-in-2024 This strong performance comes as the protection sector continues to adapt to a high-interest rate environment and the evolving financial challenges facing UK households. Comment, Analysis & Research BNP Paribas: Was There Much Criticism, Ms. Pariset? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123369/bnp-paribas-was-there-much-criticism-ms-pariset BNP Paribas is no longer a subsidiary of BNP Paribas in Switzerland but now operates as a branch of its French parent company. Comment, Analysis & Research Europe’s banks brace for real-time payments —and millions in lost interest News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123380/europeamprsquos-banks-brace-for-real-time-payments-ampmdashand-millions-in-lost-interest It is a landmark shift designed to modernise European payments, but it comes at a steep cost. Comment, Analysis & Research IQ-EQ’s UK business named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123389/iq-eqamprsquos-uk-business-named-in-the-sunday-times-best-places-to-work-2025 The submission process is uniquely employee-led, based entirely on a comprehensive 31-question survey Comment, Analysis & Research Oak champions youth sport as official sponsor of junior Guernsey basketball teams News Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123340/oak-champions-youth-sport-as-official-sponsor-of-junior-guernsey-basketball-teams The U18 teams play a vital role in the future of Guernsey basketball, offering young athletes the opportunity to train and compete at a high level. Comment, Analysis & Research Financial services leaders outline four key pillars to unlock UK growth potential News Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123342/financial-services-leaders-outline-four-key-pillars-to-unlock-uk-growth-potential This comes at a critical time as the Chancellor prepares her growth and competitiveness strategy for financial services. Comment, Analysis & Research Intuit produces a beat and raise as future looks strong with agentic AI News Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123356/intuit-produces-a-beat-and-raise-as-future-looks-strong-with-agentic-ai As a result of this, guidance has been upped for the remainder of the year and the business has put itself in a really strong position. Comment, Analysis & Research Earnings Season: strong start to a volatile year News Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123360/earnings-season-strong-start-to-a-volatile-year US stocks’ solid first earnings season of 2025 sets them in good stead ahead of tariff impact. Comment, Analysis & Research M&G Real Estate secures strategic EUR73 million asset in Germany’s prime Rhine-Main logistics hub News Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123311/mampampg-real-estate-secures-strategic-eur73-million-asset-in-germanyamprsquos-prime-rhine-main-logistics-hub The acquisition, made on behalf of the M&G European Property Fund, underpins the increasing interest in core logistics assets among institutional investors and is in line with the Fund’s ongoing sector rebalancing in favour of logistics, as well Comment, Analysis & Research Reaction as IHT receipts rise again News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123327/reaction-as-iht-receipts-rise-again The growth in IHT receipts, and forecasted tax-take acceleration from the OBR, will be welcome news for the chancellor. Tax Inheritance Tax receipts for April 13.8% higher than April 2024 News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123335/inheritance-tax-receipts-for-april-138-higher-than-april-2024 That is an increase of 13.8% on the same month of 2024. Tax Clarity on Swiss Taxes News Team Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123284/clarity-on-swiss-taxes Against this background, trade tensions under the current US administration are evolving Tax Tax dodging by rich could be ‘much greater than thought’, says UK audit office News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123228/tax-dodging-by-rich-could-be-amplsquomuch-greater-than-thoughtamprsquo-says-uk-audit-office Watchdog issues warning after tax authority succeeds in raising more tax from wealthy than previously estimated Tax How a wealth tax could work in Britain News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123115/how-a-wealth-tax-could-work-in-britain Calls are growing for a levy on total assets– but enforcement is easier said than done Tax Caitlin Southall: Pension reform or punishment? Unpicking the IHT debate News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123033/caitlin-southall-pension-reform-or-punishment-unpicking-the-iht-debate Like many in the industry, we identified a range of practical problems, not least for SSASs, which have unique structural characteristics. Tax Labour taxes edge up in the OECD as real wages recover in 2024 News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122994/labour-taxes-edge-up-in-the-oecd-as-real-wages-recover-in-2024 The report looks at eight stylised household types, which vary by income level and household composition. Tax FOI data shows just 2% of estates use this IHT mitigation rule but its use set to skyrocket News Team Tuesday, May 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123006/foi-data-shows-just-2-of-estates-use-this-iht-mitigation-rule-but-its-use-set-to-skyrocket This equates to less than 2% of inheritance tax (IHT) paying estates. Tax Is it time to end the private equity tax loophole on carry? News Aggregation Team Friday, May 02, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122955/is-it-time-to-end-the-private-equity-tax-loophole-on-carry Ironically, if taxation on private equity is increased in the US, it is now more likely that it will be at the hands of the Republicans, traditionally the party of finance and low taxation. Tax HMRC simplifies tax reporting as more taxpayers face Self Assessment amid shrinking allowances 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 Bank branch closures in June 2025: Full list of Lloyds, Santander, NatWest and TSB locations shutting down News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123396/bank-branch-closures-in-june-2025-full-list-of-lloyds-santander-natwest-and-tsb-locations-shutting-down Branch closures have become the norm in recent years with Britain's high streets seeing multiple banks leave for good amid changes to consumer behaviour and the rise of online banking. Retail Banking Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Luxembourg to integrate Irish subsidiary News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123379/intesa-sanpaolo-bank-luxembourg-to-integrate-irish-subsidiary The integration process is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, after which the Irish subsidiary will cease operations. Retail Banking LHV Bank launches interest-bearing current account in UK News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123387/lhv-bank-launches-interest-bearing-current-account-in-uk LHV Bank, a fully licensed UK bank, today launches its new fee free current account with market leading 3.25% AER on all balances up to £1 million, tracking the Bank of England Base Rate minus 1%. Retail Banking NatWest making change for 'anyone who has between £1 and £10,000' News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123388/natwest-making-change-for-amp039anyone-who-has-between-amppound1-and-amppound10000amp039 NatWest will shake up a variety of accounts, introducing interest rate changes from May 30 - next week -with everything from the cash ISA to Flexible Saver to Digital Regular Saver impacted. Retail Banking The Bundesbank expects the economy to stagnate in the second quarter News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123390/the-bundesbank-expects-the-economy-to-stagnate-in-the-second-quarter Averaged over the first quarter, industrial output rose significantly on the previous quarter, after having been declining almost continuously for nearly two years. Retail Banking Investec reports growth in UK loans business News Aggregation Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123363/investec-reports-growth-in-uk-loans-business Earlier this month, Investec Bank launched a bespoke buy-to-let service aimed at high-net-worth UK expats in Dubai or Switzerland. Retail Banking LHV Bank launches current account News Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123316/lhv-bank-launches-current-account Today’s launch provides a new alternative for the UK public and takes aim at the £252bn of deposits* held in non-interest-bearing bank accounts in the UK. Retail Banking Lloyds Bank taps Moneyhub for AI-driven transaction categorisation News Aggregation Team Monday, May 19, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123259/lloyds-bank-taps-moneyhub-for-ai-driven-transaction-categorisation The collaboration is designed to enhance digital banking experiences by helping customers gain deeper insight into their spending patterns and financial behaviour. Retail Banking VIVID and Barclays deliver first ever loan to retrofit social housing under £1.3bn NWF scheme News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123231/vivid-and-barclays-deliver-first-ever-loan-to-retrofit-social-housing-under-amppound13bn-nwf-scheme The £50m loan is the largest that can be issued under the guarantee scheme and is being provided by Barclays, with a 70% guarantee from the NWF. Retail Banking DWP hunts ‘strategic supplier’ of open banking tech for Universal Credit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123147/dwp-hunts-amplsquostrategic-supplieramprsquo-of-open-banking-tech-for-universal-credit The department’s move is significant on numerous fronts and the latest show of faith from the UK public sector in the potential of financial technology for public policy delivery. Retail Banking 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 Northern Trust Supports AMF 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 Driving change: inside Mercedes-Benz’s bold plan to build carbon-neutral cars News Team Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123370/driving-change-inside-mercedes-benzamprsquos-bold-plan-to-build-carbon-neutral-cars With a legacy that spans nearly a century, Mercedes-Benz continues to define what luxury means on the road, blending heritage, performance and a bold vision for the future. Planet SOS Danske Bank expands its tool box for financing the climate transition News Team Friday, May 23, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123361/danske-bank-expands-its-tool-box-for-financing-the-climate-transition With global emissions and temperatures continuing to increase, climate change remains an urgent challenge. Planet SOS ESG Economist - CBAM impacts and opportunities News Team Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123310/esg-economist-cbam-impacts-and-opportunities The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is an environmental policy initiative introduced by the European Union (EU) aimed at reducing carbon emissions and preventing carbon leakage. Planet SOS ZEDRA are proud to join the Greening Jersey Trust News Team Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123262/zedra-are-proud-to-join-the-greening-jersey-trust The initiative sees local organisations band together with a joint focus on restoring nature across a range of habitats from woodlands to wildflower meadows and wetlands. Planet SOS BNP Paribas debuts Europe’s first equal-weight global ESG ETF News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123281/bnp-paribas-debuts-europeamprsquos-first-equal-weight-global-esg-etf The banking giant's asset management arm has launched Europe's first equal weight global ETF that considers sustainable factors. Planet SOS BNP Paribas targets 400 000 energy-efficient home renovations in Europe by the end of 2026 News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123209/bnp-paribas-targets-400-000-energy-efficient-home-renovations-in-europe-by-the-end-of-2026 This is the conclusion of a study carried out by BNP Paribas with Harris Interactive on how the French view energy-efficiency refurbishments and improving the energy performance of their housing. Planet SOS Successful exit for ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund News Team Wednesday, May 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123028/successful-exit-for-abn-amro-sustainable-impact-fund ABN AMRO SIF aims to achieve financial return alongside environmental impact, and the investment in and exit of Eternal Sun has proven to be a example of both. Planet SOS Macquarie Asset Management acquires additional stake in Island Green Power News Team Monday, May 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122974/macquarie-asset-management-acquires-additional-stake-in-island-green-power Macquarie Asset Management first invested in Island Green Power in 2022, and this transaction increases its stake in the business to 100%. Planet SOS Maintaining Momentum: Managing Climate risk in a changing world − speech by David Bailey News Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/122904/maintaining-momentum-managing-climate-risk-in-a-changing-world-ampminus-speech-by-david-bailey Given at the Climate Financial Risk Forum Planet SOS Schroders and Cornell University publish stewardship framework on climate risk resilience and adaptation 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