Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:57:50 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Utmost delivers record-breaking flows, demonstrating strength of global proposition News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128296/utmost-delivers-record-breaking-flows-demonstrating-strength-of-global-proposition The UK saw particularly strong year-on-year growth as clients sought stability amid ongoing tax changes. Wealth and Asset Management EdRAM achieves fifth year of positive inflows News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128298/edram-achieves-fifth-year-of-positive-inflows The firm reported its new AUM at €107bn, with €5.4bn down to new client money. Wealth and Asset Management Arbuthnot reports FY2025 profits at top of £22m–£24m range News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128302/arbuthnot-reports-fy2025-profits-at-top-of-amppound22mampndashamppound24m-range The Group made good progress in the fourth quarter of 2025. Wealth and Asset Management Pictet Asset Services partners with Pareto Asset Management on custody and funds services mandate News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128303/pictet-asset-services-partners-with-pareto-asset-management-on-custody-and-funds-services-mandate This mandate further expands our footprint in the region and strengthens our positioning in the segment of UCITS funds promoted by Nordic asset managers. Wealth and Asset Management Lombard Odier reports full-year results for 2025 News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128304/lombard-odier-reports-full-year-results-for-2025 Operating expenses remained stable Wealth and Asset Management Adepa rolls out its risk management in Spain News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128306/adepa-rolls-out-its-risk-management-in-spain The group led by Carlos Alberto Morales combines a specialised team with a technology infrastructure developed in Luxembourg over the past decade Wealth and Asset Management Fairstone Nova MPS passes £1bn in first year News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128273/fairstone-nova-mps-passes-amppound1bn-in-first-year Fairstone chief executive Steven Cooper CBE said passing £1bn so quickly underlined the appeal of the proposition. Wealth and Asset Management DB Plans 50 Hires, Scales Private Banking in Emerging Markets News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128275/db-plans-50-hires-scales-private-banking-in-emerging-markets Deutsche Bank AG DB is set to expand its emerging markets private banking operations, according to a Reuters report, which was published in Yahoo Finance. The German bank intends to add up to 50 relationship managers this year within its Private Bank Wealth and Asset Management EFG International Achieves Record Profit and Dividend on Strong Asset Growth in 2025 News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128280/efg-international-achieves-record-profit-and-dividend-on-strong-asset-growth-in-2025 We are complementing our organic growth with a new series of acquisitions announced over the past 12 months. Wealth and Asset Management Pictet and Tretor enter strategic partnership for the long-term development of the Swiss accounting services industry News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128254/pictet-and-tretor-enter-strategic-partnership-for-the-long-term-development-of-the-swiss-accounting-services-industry The group will actively add further partners who share the values of highest quality, sustainable development, and strong local client relationships Wealth and Asset Management Vontobel Names Global Consultant Relations Head News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128294/vontobel-names-global-consultant-relations-head Based in London, Anthony Corrigan will lead the manager’s engagement with investment consultants. Executive Moves Alain Girard to assume leadership of FINMA’s Banks division News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128297/alain-girard-to-assume-leadership-of-finmaamprsquos-banks-division The division has since been managed on an interim basis by Simon Brönnimann Executive Moves JTC expands Commercial Office with Appointment of David Gilchrist as Director News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128305/jtc-expands-commercial-office-with-appointment-of-david-gilchrist-as-director Based in London, David will play a key role in supporting the development of JTC’s suite of products and services, Executive Moves Former Starling Bank co-founder and CEO John Mountain joins savings platform Stoa News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128307/former-starling-bank-co-founder-and-ceo-john-mountain-joins-savings-platform-stoa Stoa is creating a new category in savings Executive Moves Remitly CEO Steps Down, Succeeded by Santander Executive News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128313/remitly-ceo-steps-down-succeeded-by-santander-executive He’ll also join Remitly’s board, which Oppenheimer will continue to lead as chairman. Executive Moves Belvoir Capital names asset management head News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128315/belvoir-capital-names-asset-management-head Stephan Kiefer left Copernicus Wealth Management in August 2025. Executive Moves J Safra Sarasin portfolio manager joins Lombard Odier News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128316/j-safra-sarasin-portfolio-manager-joins-lombard-odier Clément Fortin has joined the firm after running a global corporate bond fund at his previous employer. Executive Moves Citi credit repo trader joins BBVA News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128272/citi-credit-repo-trader-joins-bbva New hire will be based in London and also previously worked at RBC Capital Markets earlier in her career. Executive Moves Azets appoints Bristol Chartered Financial Planner News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128274/azets-appoints-bristol-chartered-financial-planner He became a Financial Planner at Anderson Financial Management in 2015 before moving to Barry Fleming and Partners in Newbury in 2017. Executive Moves Van Lanschot Kempen appoints Michelle Darracott as UK Chief Executive News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128279/van-lanschot-kempen-appoints-michelle-darracott-as-uk-chief-executive Based in London, Michelle will be responsible for growing Van Lanschot Kempen’s bespoke fiduciary management offering for UK pension schemes Executive Moves EU and UK Strike Deal to Strengthen Banks’ Digital Resilience News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128299/eu-and-uk-strike-deal-to-strengthen-banksamprsquo-digital-resilience The agreement sets rules for banks to manage digital risks and third-party providers Legal, Regulation & Compliance Tribunal upholds bans and fines for reckless adviser and fund manager News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128300/tribunal-upholds-bans-and-fines-for-reckless-adviser-and-fund-manager The FCA intervened in 2016 to protect consumers, stopping the pensions business of Synergy and Westbury. Both firms subsequently went into liquidation and were dissolved. Legal, Regulation & Compliance PRA rule changes to accommodate HM Treasury’s Overseas Prudential Requirements Regime News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128308/pra-rule-changes-to-accommodate-hm-treasuryamprsquos-overseas-prudential-requirements-regime The consultation paper will explain if responses will be shared with other organisations (for example, the Financial Conduct Authority). Legal, Regulation & Compliance CP3/26 – PRA rule changes to accommodate HM Treasury’s Overseas Prudential Requirements Regime News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128310/cp326-ampndash-pra-rule-changes-to-accommodate-hm-treasuryamprsquos-overseas-prudential-requirements-regime The consultation paper will explain if responses will be shared with other organisations Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB welcomes extension of Frank Elderson’s term as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128283/ecb-welcomes-extension-of-frank-eldersonamprsquos-term-as-vice-chair-of-the-supervisory-board Frank Elderson’s term of office as Vice-Chair of ECB’s Supervisory Board extended until end of his term as ECB Executive Board member Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB fines Crédit Agricole for failing to address climate risk News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128284/ecb-fines-crampeacutedit-agricole-for-failing-to-address-climate-risk The central bank issued its first climate fine against Spanish bank Abanca in November for also failing to meet a material assessment deadline. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Emerald Advisory files legal action against Emerald Fund News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128293/emerald-advisory-files-legal-action-against-emerald-fund The legal action relates to outstanding claims arising from the cooperation between the parties. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA fines former chief executive of Carillion plc (in liquidation) News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128265/fca-fines-former-chief-executive-of-carillion-plc-in-liquidation The fine was imposed after Mr Howson withdrew his challenge to the FCA’s decision. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128224/esma-publishes-latest-edition-of-its-newsletter This edition opens with ESMA’s Digital and Data Strategies, outlining how enhanced data use and improved digital tools will strengthen effective and risk-based supervision. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Ahead of the Curve: Consumer composite investments and client categorisation News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128200/ahead-of-the-curve-consumer-composite-investments-and-client-categorisation This insightful webinar explores the new CCI regime and the client categorisation proposals, where our speakers dissected the key issues for firms and consider how best to anticipate and prepare for these upcoming changes in the UK regulatory environment. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Hoxton Wealth app hits $10bn in assets News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128301/hoxton-wealth-app-hits-10bn-in-assets The app now has 13,500 regular users worldwide, the majority of who are based in Europe, the Middle East and North America FinTech UBP to build digital asset team News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128312/ubp-to-build-digital-asset-team The Geneva-headquartered private banking group could launch crypto investment solutions later this year. FinTech Pimfa WealthTech and Morningstar launch AI tech sprint News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128247/pimfa-wealthtech-and-morningstar-launch-ai-tech-sprint Participants will demonstrate how their tech solution leverages AI to create measurable business impact and improve problem solving. FinTech If you’re not exploring digital identity, you’re already behind. News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128248/if-youamprsquore-not-exploring-digital-identity-youamprsquore-already-behind The regulation sets the standards and obligations, while the wallet is the practical app citizens and businesses will use every day. FinTech Bank of Beirut UK Goes Live with Temenos Core and Payments to Accelerate Corporate Banking Growth News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128257/bank-of-beirut-uk-goes-live-with-temenos-core-and-payments-to-accelerate-corporate-banking-growth Temenos’ unified banking platform enables the Bank of Beirut to scale trade finance and deliver faster, more efficient banking services FinTech Building a Composable Data & AI Ecosystem: Objectway and BEI on Driving Value Creation News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128259/building-a-composable-data-ampamp-ai-ecosystem-objectway-and-bei-on-driving-value-creation The workshop was based on BEI’s applied research within the Competence Center for Future Financial Services. FinTech Can AI Be Used To Give Financial Advice? News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128263/can-ai-be-used-to-give-financial-advice This comes despite warnings from some experts that seeking financial advice from AI can pose serious risks, with chatbots potentially delivering inaccurate and misleading advice. FinTech HSBC Orion awarded DIGIT platform mandate News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128196/hsbc-orion-awarded-digit-platform-mandate The UK is a home market for us and the sixth largest economy in the world. FinTech HSBC selected for UK digital gilt pilot News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128218/hsbc-selected-for-uk-digital-gilt-pilot This is exactly the kind of financial innovation we need to keep the UK at the forefront of global capital markets FinTech ACT Group Goes Live with Fenergo to Accelerate Onboarding and Strengthen Compliance News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128176/act-group-goes-live-with-fenergo-to-accelerate-onboarding-and-strengthen-compliance ACT Group, which serves complex clients across Europe, Asia and the Americas, selected Fenergo to transform manual KYC operations into a scalable, intelligent framework. FinTech LSEG and Standard Chartered announce multi-year collaboration News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128318/lseg-and-standard-chartered-announce-multi-year-collaboration LSEG today announced a multi-year collaboration with Standard Chartered that will enable the Bank to adopt LSEG’s multi-asset class data, news and analytics at enterprise scale, with consistent rights management and delivery. The multi-year agreeme Alternative Investments We strengthen leadership in European ETFs in 2025 with +€46bn net inflows and €342bn ETF AUM News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128320/we-strengthen-leadership-in-european-etfs-in-2025-with-ampeuro46bn-net-inflows-and-ampeuro342bn-etf-aum Delivering client-driven innovations and solutions Alternative Investments Aegon reports second half year 2025 results News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128321/aegon-reports-second-half-year-2025-results Our asset management business delivered EUR 1.0 billion in net third-party inflows in 2025 Alternative Investments Hiscox Re & ILS becomes Hiscox Re and launches Hiscox Capital Partners News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128276/hiscox-re-ampamp-ils-becomes-hiscox-re-and-launches-hiscox-capital-partners Reinsurance is written through both Bermuda and London, with a focus on property and specialty risks. Alternative Investments Mondrian picks FundGuard to update investment ledger News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128278/mondrian-picks-fundguard-to-update-investment-ledger Builds on exposure to cloud-based solutions Alternative Investments UK inflation cools to 3% as pressure mounts for March rate cut News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128286/uk-inflation-cools-to-3-as-pressure-mounts-for-march-rate-cut A combination of falling energy costs, easing goods price inflation and moderating wage pressures is helping pull overall inflation lower. Alternative Investments The silent wealth drain hitting European savers: Is your money at risk? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128253/the-silent-wealth-drain-hitting-european-savers-is-your-money-at-risk The director general of the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA), Tanguy van der Werve, told Euronews’ Business Editor Angela Barnes on Friday just how staggering the numbers are. Alternative Investments M&G and CVC agree landmark $1.1 billion private equity transaction News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128249/mampampg-and-cvc-agree-landmark-11-billion-private-equity-transaction M&G will maintain the management of the portfolios and the direct relationships with the underlying managers. Alternative Investments Understanding the new UK Consumer Composite investments regime: what firms need to know News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128250/understanding-the-new-uk-consumer-composite-investments-regime-what-firms-need-to-know The aim of the new CCI regime is to move away from the current prescriptive format requirements to allow firms greater flexibility in how they provide information to UK consumers. Alternative Investments Retirees warned not to tinker with pensions as volatility threatens lasting losses News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128251/retirees-warned-not-to-tinker-with-pensions-as-volatility-threatens-lasting-losses Moneyfarm research finds that poor timing and sequencing risk can erode retirement funds. Alternative Investments Global Finance Names The World’s Best Investment Banks 2026 News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128317/global-finance-names-the-worldamprsquos-best-investment-banks-2026 This year, for the first time, Global Finance has chosen Sector Award Winners by Region where outstanding organizations deserved recognition Investment Banking Santander UK to redeem £450 million perpetual capital securities News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128319/santander-uk-to-redeem-amppound450-million-perpetual-capital-securities Any distributions previously cancelled in accordance with the securities’ terms will remain excluded from payment. Investment Banking Crédit Agricole CIB Pioneers Acceptance of Multi-currency Chinese Sovereign Bonds as Derivatives Collateral News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128177/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-pioneers-acceptance-of-multi-currency-chinese-sovereign-bonds-as-derivatives-collateral The initiative enables Crédit Agricole CIB to accept multi-currency (CNH, USD, and EUR) Chinese sovereign bonds custodied at Clearstream and Euroclear as eligible collateral for initial margin requirements. Investment Banking The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BBVA sign two agreements to boost green finance News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128187/the-european-investment-bank-eib-and-bbva-sign-two-agreements-to-boost-green-finance The first agreement is an EIB guarantee facility of up to EUR 380 million to support sustainable projects. Investment Banking Santander, global leader in export finance for fourth year running News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128188/santander-global-leader-in-export-finance-for-fourth-year-running The Group held on to the number one spot with a total volume of USD 18.2 billion and an international market share of 14.5%. Investment Banking French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.2-0.3% News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128195/french-central-bank-sees-first-quarter-growth-of-02-03 The Bank of France said industrial output strengthened again in January Investment Banking BBVA CIB Posts A Record 2025: €6,558 Million In Revenues News Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128055/bbva-cib-posts-a-record-2025-ampeuro6558-million-in-revenues Between January and December 2025, BBVA CIB channeled close to €68,000 million in sustainable business Investment Banking Société Générale to lay off 1,800 employees in France News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127829/sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuterale-to-lay-off-1800-employees-in-france The bank is looking to avoid large job cut programmes that have high redundancy payouts and leave gaps in staff and instead will pursue the job cuts through voluntary leave or retirement. Investment Banking Deutsche Börse Group and Allfunds Group Sign Agreement on Recommended Acquisition of Allfunds Group News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127781/deutsche-bampoumlrse-group-and-allfunds-group-sign-agreement-on-recommended-acquisition-of-allfunds-group Allfunds and Deutsche Börse Group’s Fund Services segment show strong complementarity across product suites, client bases, partners, and core markets, supporting an expanded and integrated fund services offering Investment Banking World-Leading CEOs will gather in Oslo for NBIM Investment Conference in April News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127689/world-leading-ceos-will-gather-in-oslo-for-nbim-investment-conference-in-april Jamie Dimon, Kenneth Griffin and Ajay Banga are among top executives exploring "What's a winning culture?" at NBIM’s annual Investment Conference in April. Investment Banking European Fund Distribution in 2026: A Quiet Revolution News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128295/european-fund-distribution-in-2026-a-quiet-revolution While the waters surrounding European fund distribution may appear calm, they are far from empty. Here, we explore what lies beneath and how this may drive potential changes ahead. Comment, Analysis & Research Christine Lagarde will advance her departure from the ECB. First reactions from the management companies News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128311/christine-lagarde-will-advance-her-departure-from-the-ecb-first-reactions-from-the-management-companies Lagarde may leave before 2027, opening the race to lead the ECB. Comment, Analysis & Research UK businesses see home market as best place to start, scale and grow News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128314/uk-businesses-see-home-market-as-best-place-to-start-scale-and-grow While economic uncertainty remains the greatest challenge businesses are facing, confidence in the UK is resilient. Comment, Analysis & Research Coutts’ Prime Property Index Highlights Exceptional Value in Central London News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128271/couttsamprsquo-prime-property-index-highlights-exceptional-value-in-central-london Prime London buyers gain rare value opportunities, with prices 10.3% below peak and widespread discounts driving a highly negotiable market. Comment, Analysis & Research AJ Bell Custody Solutions automates intelliflo valuations via FINIO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128277/aj-bell-custody-solutions-automates-intelliflo-valuations-via-finio This integration gives firms the consistency they expect and removes another part of the manual workload that can slow down client data administration. Comment, Analysis & Research A new chapter opens with the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128288/a-new-chapter-opens-with-the-maxi-edmond-de-rothschild The stars aligned today and everything ran like clockwork! Comment, Analysis & Research Three converging forces reshaping wealth: clients, tech, rules News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128289/three-converging-forces-reshaping-wealth-clients-tech-rules Broader and more durable access is likely, but ‘democratisation’ will be gradual and tiered rather than fully universal. Comment, Analysis & Research Canada Life UK sees total sales growth up 17% to £5.2bn in 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128252/canada-life-uk-sees-total-sales-growth-up-17-to-amppound52bn-in-2025 In retirement, individual annuities delivered 17% growth, with customers and advisers “increasingly incorporate annuities into wealth planning strategies”. Comment, Analysis & Research Property ‘chain reactions’ add over £2k to moving costs on average News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128261/property-amplsquochain-reactionsamprsquo-add-over-amppound2k-to-moving-costs-on-average These dependencies leave a lasting impact on movers, with many changing their tactics for future purchases. Comment, Analysis & Research New Aviva research reveals one in three Brits ‘don’t know enough’ about investing News Team Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128268/new-aviva-research-reveals-one-in-three-brits-amplsquodonamprsquot-know-enoughamprsquo-about-investing A further 11% believe you need a lot of money to start investing in the first place and 47% said they don’t have any spare money to invest. Comment, Analysis & Research Could you turbo-charge your pension before the tax-year end? News Team Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128287/could-you-turbo-charge-your-pension-before-the-tax-year-end Pension tax relief remains a crucial benefit for the UK’s earners and savers, and the end of the tax year on 5 April forms a deadline for those looking to top up their retirement pots. Tax Thousands face inheritance tax crackdown as HMRC collects £246million in underpayments News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128233/thousands-face-inheritance-tax-crackdown-as-hmrc-collects-amppound246million-in-underpayments This multi-agency approach allows officials to verify property details and asset declarations against independent data sources. Tax Guide: How will HMRC tax digitisation impact freelancers? News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128206/guide-how-will-hmrc-tax-digitisation-impact-freelancers In April this year, the long-awaited Making Tax Digital for Income Tax scheme becomes a reality. In this guide, Arts Professional takes a look at what self-employed creative industry workers need to know. Tax AJ Bell Investcentre onshore bond link will provide advisers with more comprehensive tax and estate planning capabilities News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128174/aj-bell-investcentre-onshore-bond-link-will-provide-advisers-with-more-comprehensive-tax-and-estate-planning-capabilities As advisers continue to navigate a constantly evolving tax environment to protect client wealth Tax Number of teachers paying higher-rate tax up 147% in five years News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128171/number-of-teachers-paying-higher-rate-tax-up-147-in-five-years The figures compare academic years 2019/20 and 2024/25, a five-year period that closely tracks the introduction and extension of income tax threshold freezes. Tax IHT investigations grow, recovering an extra £246m News Aggregation Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128108/iht-investigations-grow-recovering-an-extra-amppound246m HMRC’s investigations are becoming increasingly complex, particularly when it comes to residential property. Tax Offshore bonds see resurgence in interest from advisers ahead of tax changes News Aggregation Team Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128071/offshore-bonds-see-resurgence-in-interest-from-advisers-ahead-of-tax-changes Standard Life said in December it expected trusts and onshore and offshore bonds to increase in popularity with advisers Tax More families setting up trusts to avoid inheritance tax News Aggregation Team Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128082/more-families-setting-up-trusts-to-avoid-inheritance-tax A freeze to the tax-free threshold, which has been fixed at £325,000 since 2009 and will remain there until 2030, has dragged more estates into paying inheritance tax. Tax Nearly 45,000 UK properties worth £190bn lack ownership data News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128013/nearly-45000-uk-properties-worth-amppound190bn-lack-ownership-data The analysis identifies several methods being used to obscure ownership. In some instances, overseas entities failed to register at all. Tax How to maximise your allowances before the end of the UK tax year News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127938/how-to-maximise-your-allowances-before-the-end-of-the-uk-tax-year With the end of the tax year on 5 April 2026 approaching, now is the perfect time to review your finances. Tax Bank of Lithuania expands TransferGo’s EMI license News Team Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128309/bank-of-lithuania-expands-transfergoamprsquos-emi-license Over the past decade, our clients’ needs and how they use financial services have fundamentally changed. Retail Banking Growth target for 2025 exceeded News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128191/growth-target-for-2025-exceeded Commerzbank achieves record operating result Retail Banking New Pay by Bank offering powers Amazon purchases directly from shoppers' UK bank accounts News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128153/new-pay-by-bank-offering-powers-amazon-purchases-directly-from-shoppersamp039-uk-bank-accounts The service also offers refund processing, promising the return of funds to customers' bank accounts within minutes after Amazon confirms receipt of returned items. Retail Banking Santander to cut costs further as profits rise despite another motor finance hit News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128064/santander-to-cut-costs-further-as-profits-rise-despite-another-motor-finance-hit The Spanish-owned lending giant reported a 14% rise in pre-tax profits to £1.51 billion for 2025. Retail Banking Thisbank, the UK's new branchless bank, promises human touch and competitive savings News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127811/thisbank-the-ukamp039s-new-branchless-bank-promises-human-touch-and-competitive-savings Thisbank was created by revitalising the UK arm of loss-making JN Bank under new leadership and ownership and backed by UK and US investment. Retail Banking Santander listed as the highest ranked European bank among Fortune’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127822/santander-listed-as-the-highest-ranked-european-bank-among-fortuneamprsquos-2026-worldamprsquos-most-admired-companies The list pays tribute to those best regarded among the world’s major corporate enterprises, based on a survey of 3,000 executives, directors and analysts. Retail Banking Fitch Affirms German Cooperative Banks and DZ BANK at 'AA-'; Outlook Stable News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127828/fitch-affirms-german-cooperative-banks-and-dz-bank-at-amp039aa-amp039-outlook-stable Fitch has withdrawn the ratings of 27 local cooperative banks following their merger with other members of the group. Retail Banking TrueLayer and Stripe bring Pay by Bank payments to Finland News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127778/truelayer-and-stripe-bring-pay-by-bank-payments-to-finland The rollout begins this month and will soon be available to all Kustom merchants. Retail Banking Global Payments Giant Swift Completes ‘Landmark’ Tokenized Asset Trial News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127714/global-payments-giant-swift-completes-amplsquolandmarkamprsquo-tokenized-asset-trial This marks the first time Swift orchestrated tokenized asset transactions as a single process across networks, integrating ISO 20022 messaging standards with blockchain platforms for secure workflows. Retail Banking Santander completes the sale of 49% of Santander Bank Polska to Erste Group News Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127576/santander-completes-the-sale-of-49-of-santander-bank-polska-to-erste-group The transaction results in a net capital gain of approximately €1.9 billion for Santander. Retail Banking Pension value to be put under the spotlight News Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127553/pension-value-to-be-put-under-the-spotlight The proposals aim to make it clearer how pensions perform, what they cost and the quality of service. So that people can get good value, and so that poor performing schemes are pushed to improve. Pensions ESG considerations driving food and drink industry acquisitions News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions Schroders Greencoat eyes deal for scandal-hit solar operator – reports News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions Pensions allowance tax charges hit record high News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions Pensions industry fires back at Opperman criticism News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions XPS partners with Abrdn to launch DB pensions master trust News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions Pension providers call for personalised advice rules News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions Government authorises use of dormant pension assets to "change people's lives for the better" News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions €43bn pension fund cuts external fund exposure by half in two years News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions Pensions platform Guiide considers institutional funding News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions Investor climate concern high, but lack awareness of what funds are doing News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128181/investor-climate-concern-high-but-lack-awareness-of-what-funds-are-doing The desire to invest in a responsible and sustainable way from consumers is still very much present. Planet SOS Schroders Greencoat signs strategic MoU with leading battery maker CATL and Lochpine Capital on battery storage in Europe News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127982/schroders-greencoat-signs-strategic-mou-with-leading-battery-maker-catl-and-lochpine-capital-on-battery-storage-in-europe The collaboration seeks to leverage the parties’ collective expertise in green energy infrastructure and technology Planet SOS 5 must-watch sustainable investing trends for 2026 News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127809/5-must-watch-sustainable-investing-trends-for-2026 The year began with President Donald Trump withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement, an action he swiftly followed by revoking environmental subsidies and regulations. Planet SOS Gore Street Capital announces first close for energy storage fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127801/gore-street-capital-announces-first-close-for-energy-storage-fund The article 9 fund will focus on acquiring and managing battery storage projects with 80% minimum target exposure to EU member states. Planet SOS Investec arranges £80 million investment loan for office-led St. Pancras Campus News Team Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127319/investec-arranges-amppound80-million-investment-loan-for-office-led-st-pancras-campus The new three-year facility refinances a development loan provided by Investec in 2021, following W.RE’s successful delivery of the scheme in 2024. Planet SOS Bridging the Gap: Aligning Insurance Portfolios with Sustainable Outcomes News Team Friday, December 05, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127091/bridging-the-gap-aligning-insurance-portfolios-with-sustainable-outcomes Recognising the importance of this challenge, Mercer are pleased to support Insurers For Purpose in producing a report on sustainability integration within the insurance sector. Planet SOS European Investment Fund pledges €70 million to Klima2, Alantra’s next Energy Transition growth fund News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126901/european-investment-fund-pledges-ampeuro70-million-to-klima2-alantraamprsquos-next-energy-transition-growth-fund The fund will leverage the Klima team’s extensive pan-European experience in energy investments and its network of sector and operational partners across the energy transition ecosystem. Planet SOS Europe leads pledging effort in campaign mobilising €15.5 billion for clean energy in Africa News Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126875/europe-leads-pledging-effort-in-campaign-mobilising-ampeuro155-billion-for-clean-energy-in-africa The European Union led the pledging effort, with more than €15.1 billion. Planet SOS Investec sole MLA & bookrunner on £360m AMP Clean Energy debt for Asterion & NWF News Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126792/investec-sole-mla-ampamp-bookrunner-on-amppound360m-amp-clean-energy-debt-for-asterion-ampamp-nwf AMP is a diversified distributed energy company with ~300MW of installed capacity in the UK across heat production, electricity production, and electricity storage. Planet SOS ESG Economist - Natural gas remains an industrial lifeline News Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/126768/esg-economist-natural-gas-remains-an-industrial-lifeline In this analysis, we examine the largest sources of CO2 emissions in manufacturing, particularly from companies in energy-intensive industrial subsectors in the EU. Planet SOS