Managers of Wealth - Europe https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:08:32 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Europe KohanaPHP Generali Group Consolidated Results as at 30 June 2025 News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124811/generali-group-consolidated-results-as-at-30-june-2025 We will build on this momentum, pursuing excellence in being a Lifetime Partner to our customers Wealth and Asset Management GAM Holding AG announces first half 2025 results News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124818/gam-holding-ag-announces-first-half-2025-results GAM reported an IFRS net loss after tax of CHF 40.7 million, which includes CHF 6.3m of reorganisation and other charges, and an underlying loss before tax of CHF 34.1 million. Wealth and Asset Management Objectway accelerates its growth path through an investment from Cinven in partnership with its founder Luigi Marciano and the existing management team News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124819/objectway-accelerates-its-growth-path-through-an-investment-from-cinven-in-partnership-with-its-founder-luigi-marciano-and-the-existing-management-team The majority investment marks the start of a new phase of growth for Objectway, leveraging its resilient and scalable business model, its end-to-end solution-as-a-service platform, and long-term partnerships with a blue-chip customer base. Wealth and Asset Management How targeted support could be a new dawn for pension and wealth management News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124826/how-targeted-support-could-be-a-new-dawn-for-pension-and-wealth-management Alltrust’s James Floyd looks at how targeted support could reshape access to financial guidance Wealth and Asset Management Progeny Group announces its results for the financial year ended 31 December 202 News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124827/progeny-group-announces-its-results-for-the-financial-year-ended-31-december-202 The Group satisfies both its Board and regulatory capital and liquidity requirements. Wealth and Asset Management FNZ Group losses rise to $688m as new PE management changes tack News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124781/fnz-group-losses-rise-to-688m-as-new-pe-management-changes-tack The platform tech giant put the losses down to the increasing costs of IT change projects and migrations. Wealth and Asset Management Swiss equities in focus News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124784/swiss-equities-in-focus They discuss how Q1 saw large inflows into the market Wealth and Asset Management Quilter reports adjusted profit of £100 million and H1 2025 core net inflows of £4.5 billion representing 8% of opening AuMA (annualised) News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124792/quilter-reports-adjusted-profit-of-amppound100-million-and-h1-2025-core-net-inflows-of-amppound45-billion-representing-8-of-opening-auma-annualised Adjusted profit before tax of £100 million (H1 2024: £97 million) represents the Group’s IFRS profit, adjusted for items that management consider to be outside of normal operations or one-off in nature. Wealth and Asset Management Bellevue strengthens sales team in Germany News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124794/bellevue-strengthens-sales-team-in-germany She will begin her new role on August 1, 2025, and will assume responsibility for sales in Northern Germany. Wealth and Asset Management UK inheritance tax reforms: why family governance is key to business succession News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124800/uk-inheritance-tax-reforms-why-family-governance-is-key-to-business-succession The Budget included the announcement that 100% BPR and APR will be capped to the first GBP 1 million of combined agricultural and business assets for every person or pre-existing trust from 6 April 2026. Wealth and Asset Management Weatherbys hires royal archer and whisky blending banker in growth push News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124812/weatherbys-hires-royal-archer-and-whisky-blending-banker-in-growth-push He is also co-founder of the award-winning Woven Whisky company in Leith Executive Moves Patrick Thomas exits Canaccord Wealth News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124820/patrick-thomas-exits-canaccord-wealth Created the sustainable themes portfolio range during 15-year tenure Executive Moves Michael Diederich appointed Global Co-Head of the Corporate Bank News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124821/michael-diederich-appointed-global-co-head-of-the-corporate-bank Based in Frankfurt, he will focus particularly on Germany and partner with David Lynne to jointly lead the division. Executive Moves Mirabaud strengthens its asset management in the equity sector News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124822/mirabaud-strengthens-its-asset-management-in-the-equity-sector Mirabaud Asset Management has appointed a new Senior Portfolio Manager for London. Executive Moves Scottish Housing Regulator welcomes Garry Coutts as new chair News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124829/scottish-housing-regulator-welcomes-garry-coutts-as-new-chair He has been interested in social housing for many years and considers secure, affordable housing within flourishing communities as one of the most important elements for the health and wealth of people in Scotland. Executive Moves UniCredit hires Nicklaus to head European TMT, advisory in Germany News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124831/unicredit-hires-nicklaus-to-head-european-tmt-advisory-in-germany The Italian lender has bolstered its German investment bank with two senior hires Executive Moves Barnett Waddingham eyes growth with CEO appointment News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124785/barnett-waddingham-eyes-growth-with-ceo-appointment The handover is designed to ensure continuity while sharpening the commercial focus of the business. Executive Moves EFG Geneva private bank chief exits for new opportunity News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124793/efg-geneva-private-bank-chief-exits-for-new-opportunity Lorenzo Romano confirmed he is leaving the bank, with Michael Vlahovic taking over his duties. Executive Moves Wellington Expands Zurich Team for Institutional Clients News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124795/wellington-expands-zurich-team-for-institutional-clients Wellington Management has appointed Désirée Pastore as Relationship Manager. Executive Moves Chris Hogg Appointed to SEI Master Trust Board News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124804/chris-hogg-appointed-to-sei-master-trust-board Addition to Board Supports Master Trust’s Stability and Growth Executive Moves Bank of England to override its inflation mandate and cut rates News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124814/bank-of-england-to-override-its-inflation-mandate-and-cut-rates The decision to cut rates again is likely to be far from unanimous and may possibly see a return of May’s three-way split. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA sets out changes to payment safeguarding rules News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124828/fca-sets-out-changes-to-payment-safeguarding-rules Safeguarding means that customer money must be kept separate from the firm’s own money so that it is available to be returned if the firm fails. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Consumer group slams FCA safeguarding reforms as ‘too little, too late’ News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124830/consumer-group-slams-fca-safeguarding-reforms-as-amplsquotoo-little-too-lateamprsquo Safeguarding refers to the practice of keeping customer money separate from a firm’s own finances to prevent losses in the event of insolvency. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ECB publishes supervisory banking statistics on significant institutions for the first quarter of 2025 News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124834/ecb-publishes-supervisory-banking-statistics-on-significant-institutions-for-the-first-quarter-of-2025 Supervisory banking statistics also available as interactive reports for first time, providing enhanced user customisation Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA confiscates over £300,000 from convicted fraudsters News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124786/fca-confiscates-over-amppound300000-from-convicted-fraudsters The money will be returned to investors at the earliest opportunity. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Norton Rose Fulbright advises Crédit Agricole Assurances News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124806/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-crampeacutedit-agricole-assurances The Paris-based Norton Rose Fulbright team advising Crédit Agricole Assurances on this transaction was led by Bénédicte Denis Legal, Regulation & Compliance Pensions dashboards could hold key to simplifying IHT and probate, says RSM UK News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124761/pensions-dashboards-could-hold-key-to-simplifying-iht-and-probate-says-rsm-uk Former pensions minister Steve Webb has raised his concerns around the additional pressure this puts on grieving families. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FCA issues fines of nearly £46m for failures managing the Woodford Equity Income Fund News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124766/fca-issues-fines-of-nearly-amppound46m-for-failures-managing-the-woodford-equity-income-fund Any findings in the Decision Notices are therefore provisional and reflect the FCA’s belief as to what occurred and how it considers their behaviour should be characterised. Legal, Regulation & Compliance The EBA publishes key regulatory products on operational risk losses under the EU Banking Package implementation News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124767/the-eba-publishes-key-regulatory-products-on-operational-risk-losses-under-the-eu-banking-package-implementation In such cases, the RTS allow for a temporary waiver from the requirement to calculate the annual operational risk loss. Legal, Regulation & Compliance EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-July 2025 News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124768/eiopa-publishes-monthly-technical-information-for-solvency-ii-relevant-risk-free-interest-rate-term-structures-ampndash-end-july-2025 The RFR information has been calculated on the basis of the Technical Documentation. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bluefin partners Raiffeisen on payment security in South Tyrol News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124813/bluefin-partners-raiffeisen-on-payment-security-in-south-tyrol This ISV partnership, in which Worldline is providing secure and robust payment processing services FinTech Banco Sabadell picks DXC Technology for financial inclusion News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124798/banco-sabadell-picks-dxc-technology-for-financial-inclusion The initiative is part of Banco Sabadell’s broader effort to create a more inclusive experience for its 12 million customers across Spain. FinTech Euronet acquires CoreCard News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124763/euronet-acquires-corecard Acquisition to Add a Proven Credit Card Platform and Marquee Clients to Fuel Euronet’s Growth Strategy FinTech HALO Invest targets advice gap with new platform News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124734/halo-invest-targets-advice-gap-with-new-platform The platform has already secured its first advice firm client, with further business in the pipeline. FinTech NatWest and Google to boost UK startups with AI tools and training News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124753/natwest-and-google-to-boost-uk-startups-with-ai-tools-and-training Eligible startups will also receive Google Cloud credits to build, test, and scale their operations on Google’s infrastructure - reducing the cost and technical barriers for businesses on their AI journey. FinTech NatWest and Google to boost UK startups with AI tools and training News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124754/natwest-and-google-to-boost-uk-startups-with-ai-tools-and-training Eligible startups will also receive Google Cloud credits to build, test, and scale their operations on Google’s infrastructure - reducing the cost and technical barriers for businesses on their AI journey. FinTech The growing demand for the AI-empowered enterprise News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124703/the-growing-demand-for-the-ai-empowered-enterprise Insights from our Private Companies Showcase FinTech AI in banking IT: St. Gallen research institute launches fintech cooperation News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124719/ai-in-banking-it-st-gallen-research-institute-launches-fintech-cooperation The collaboration aims to link research and practice in the financial sector, with a focus on artificial intelligence in core banking. FinTech Capgemini: H1 2025 results News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124721/capgemini-h1-2025-results The Group has also continued to progress on its sustainability journey. FinTech Advisers broaden tech horizons, new data shows News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124695/advisers-broaden-tech-horizons-new-data-shows These insights are compiled by experienced analysts, each possessing more than a decade of direct experience within advice firms. FinTech Second-Largest Equity Fund Outflows Since Mini-Budget as Investors Shun US Equities News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124823/second-largest-equity-fund-outflows-since-mini-budget-as-investors-shun-us-equities The outflows were largely driven by bearish sentiment toward US stocks, seen as overvalued and concentrated in a few tech giants, with both global and North American funds hit hard. Alternative Investments Zurich reports record operating profit and industry-leading return on equity News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124824/zurich-reports-record-operating-profit-and-industry-leading-return-on-equity Very strong capital position with Swiss Solvency Test (SST) ratio at 255%. Alternative Investments Compagnie Financière Tradition: 1st semester 2025 Growth in revenue News Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124825/compagnie-financiampegravere-tradition-1st-semester-2025-growth-in-revenue Growth of 12.8% in the 2nd quarter at constant exchange rates Alternative Investments The steady rise of tokenisation in asset management News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124833/the-steady-rise-of-tokenisation-in-asset-management Tokenised funds and crypto assets are reshaping the way institutional investors and asset managers approach investment strategies. Alternative Investments Artemis shuts Positive Future fund that failed to take off News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124783/artemis-shuts-positive-future-fund-that-failed-to-take-off The £5.4m fund closes just over four years after launch with its manager Sacha El Khoury leaving as a consequence. Alternative Investments Monument tops rivals in UK affluent market News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124790/monument-tops-rivals-in-uk-affluent-market CEO Ian Rand talks to The Banker about everything from profitability to cloud tech Alternative Investments Octopus Money acquires Virgin Money’s investment business News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124791/octopus-money-acquires-virgin-moneyamprsquos-investment-business The deal, which is subject to FCA approval, will add 150,000 customers to Octopus Money’s fast-growing business. Alternative Investments Menzies and Beever and Struthers merge to form £110m national firm News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124789/menzies-and-beever-and-struthers-merge-to-form-amppound110m-national-firm The combined entity will operate across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and the South East, broadening its footprint and expanding its sector expertise. Alternative Investments National Friendly posts record income protection sales News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124797/national-friendly-posts-record-income-protection-sales The second quarter marked a standout performance, with policy sales up 27% compared to the same period in 2024. Alternative Investments AMD beats on revenue as data centre momentum builds News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124799/amd-beats-on-revenue-as-data-centre-momentum-builds Revenues rose 32% year-on-year, coming in 2% ahead of expectations, with performance in the data centre, gaming, and PC segments largely in line. Alternative Investments Mediobanca Financial statements as at 30.06.2025 approved News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124706/mediobanca-financial-statements-as-at-30062025-approved Distribution among the highest in the industry Investment Banking Awards for Excellence country/territory winners 2025: Czech Republic’s best bank for large corporates – Raiffeisenbank News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124683/awards-for-excellence-countryterritory-winners-2025-czech-republicamprsquos-best-bank-for-large-corporates-ampndash-raiffeisenbank In the realm of digital innovation, Raiffeisenbank has strategically enhanced client interactions and processing efficiency through its digital app, FinOn Investment Banking Nordic Bank Leads Europe IPO Arrangers as Local Listings Boom News Aggregation Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124623/nordic-bank-leads-europe-ipo-arrangers-as-local-listings-boom The deals have catapulted the bank to the number one spot for European IPOs thus far in 2025, and number two for the wider Europe, Middle East and Africa region after Citigroup Inc. Investment Banking 61 companies launch “Made for Germany” initiative to boost Germany’s future as a global economic powerhouse News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124490/61-companies-launch-ampldquomade-for-germanyamprdquo-initiative-to-boost-germanyamprsquos-future-as-a-global-economic-powerhouse Against the backdrop of geopolitical and economic challenges, “Made for Germany” initiates a new era of strengthened dialogue for constructive exchange between business and government Investment Banking UniCredit Named "Europe's Best Bank" and Honored with Multiple Achievements across Europe at the Euromoney Awards 2025 News Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124465/unicredit-named-ampquoteuropeamp039s-best-bankampquot-and-honored-with-multiple-achievements-across-europe-at-the-euromoney-awards-2025 The award was presented at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence ceremony in London on 17 July. Investment Banking Awards for Excellence national winners 2025: Germany’s best bank for large corporates – HSBC News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124466/awards-for-excellence-national-winners-2025-germanyamprsquos-best-bank-for-large-corporates-ampndash-hsbc The bank has also enhanced its product offering to better serve Germany’s internationally oriented corporate base Investment Banking Deutsche Bank completes modernization of its ATMs in Germany News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124467/deutsche-bank-completes-modernization-of-its-atms-in-germany This includes a money-inking system that colours banknotes when they are removed by force, rendering them unusable. Investment Banking EIB makes €100m loan to support climate transition of Catalan SMEs News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124470/eib-makes-ampeuro100m-loan-to-support-climate-transition-of-catalan-smes This is the first tranche of a total approved EIB loan of €200m. Investment Banking Awards for Excellence national winners 2025: UK’s best investment bank – Barclays News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124471/awards-for-excellence-national-winners-2025-ukamprsquos-best-investment-bank-ampndash-barclays A one-off grant of 170 shares to more than 90,000 employees underlined management’s effort to bind staff economics to shareholder returns. Investment Banking Two visions of European finance clash at elite Italian banking gathering News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124331/two-visions-of-european-finance-clash-at-elite-italian-banking-gathering A bitter clash between the EU and Rome over a proposed bank merger reveals two contrasting visions for Europe. Investment Banking High-net-worth parents choose charities over children amid inheritance concerns News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124810/high-net-worth-parents-choose-charities-over-children-amid-inheritance-concerns Nearly two-thirds (65%) say they would make inheritance access conditional on achievements, such as qualifications. Comment, Analysis & Research RKL Wealth Management Named Top 40 Firm by AUM in the Nation by Accounting Today News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124816/rkl-wealth-management-named-top-40-firm-by-aum-in-the-nation-by-accounting-today We are honored to be named among the top firms in the nation Comment, Analysis & Research Banking in 2025: Risk, regulation, and strategic readiness News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124782/banking-in-2025-risk-regulation-and-strategic-readiness The financial system and the world surrounding it are evolving through both disruption and innovation. Comment, Analysis & Research UK Banking Sector Faces Medium-Term Profitability Squeeze News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124760/uk-banking-sector-faces-medium-term-profitability-squeeze Peter Rothwell, Head of Banking at KPMG UK and Peter Westlake Partner in KPMG UK’s Banking Strategy team Comment, Analysis & Research Montepaschi Weighs Countermeasures to Mediobanca's Accelerated Bid for Banca Generali News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124764/montepaschi-weighs-countermeasures-to-mediobancaamp039s-accelerated-bid-for-banca-generali Mediobanca CEO Alberto Nagel is counting on a shift in shareholder sentiment Comment, Analysis & Research Statement on the Net Zero Banking Alliance News Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124729/statement-on-the-net-zero-banking-alliance This is an important commercial opportunity for Barclays; in 2024, we generated approximately half a billion pounds in revenues from sustainable and transition-related activity. Comment, Analysis & Research UK should be wooing the wealthy, warns deVere CEO News Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124742/uk-should-be-wooing-the-wealthy-warns-devere-ceo Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, says Britain is sleepwalking into a long-term economic decline by driving away wealth creators and refusing to compete for their return. Comment, Analysis & Research One-year state pension delay could cost early 50s workers almost £18k News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124705/one-year-state-pension-delay-could-cost-early-50s-workers-almost-amppound18k Under current law, the state pension age will rise from 66 to 67 by 2028, and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046. Comment, Analysis & Research ‘Vivabalance’ employee wellbeing strategy launched News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124674/amplsquovivabalanceamprsquo-employee-wellbeing-strategy-launched It was important for us to ensure that Vivabalance complemented the existing Saffery Trust brand. Comment, Analysis & Research The top three forex challenges for UK fund managers — and how to overcome them News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124640/the-top-three-forex-challenges-for-uk-fund-managers-ampmdash-and-how-to-overcome-them Managing multi-currency portfolios often means handling complex FX conversions Comment, Analysis & Research Tax rises are coming — and UK asset holders must act now News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124815/tax-rises-are-coming-ampmdash-and-uk-asset-holders-must-act-now This is the moment for anyone with UK assets to stop waiting and start acting. Tax Italy introduces 5% VAT rate on art sales and imports: A strategic boost for the art market News Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124803/italy-introduces-5-vat-rate-on-art-sales-and-imports-a-strategic-boost-for-the-art-market Each transaction must therefore be carefully assessed to determine the applicable VAT regime Tax Number of savers paying tax on interest quadruples as frozen allowances bite News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124762/number-of-savers-paying-tax-on-interest-quadruples-as-frozen-allowances-bite The rise comes as interest rates have soared and the Personal Savings Allowance has remained frozen for over nine years. Tax HMRC error leaves thousands blocked from getting mortgages News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124771/hmrc-error-leaves-thousands-blocked-from-getting-mortgages Without them, many self-employed workers are effectively frozen out of the housing market, unable to prove they can afford to buy. Tax Nearly 3m savers to be hit by tax bill this year as more fall into the net than previously forecast News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124772/nearly-3m-savers-to-be-hit-by-tax-bill-this-year-as-more-fall-into-the-net-than-previously-forecast It means the number of people paying tax on their savings income is set to quadruple in just four years. Tax Pension tax overpayments continue to be a scourge despite HMRC efforts News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124710/pension-tax-overpayments-continue-to-be-a-scourge-despite-hmrc-efforts The idea behind HMRC’s new tax coding process is that it should reduce the administrative burden on savers, while also minimising the number of overpayments being made in the first place. Tax Wealth tax should be considered by Treasury, former Labour minister suggests News Aggregation Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124711/wealth-tax-should-be-considered-by-treasury-former-labour-minister-suggests Anneliese Dodds argued it is ‘important’ for the Government to consider evidence set out by the Wealth Tax Commission. Tax Luxembourg Government proposes reform of carried interest tax regime News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124714/luxembourg-government-proposes-reform-of-carried-interest-tax-regime This bill, together with the laws implementing an inpatriate tax regime and clarifying the use of alphabet classes of shares, gives yet another tool to employers to attract and retain talent. Tax Tax incentives for Family offices - Amendment of article 71H of the Income Tax Code News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124718/tax-incentives-for-family-offices-amendment-of-article-71h-of-the-income-tax-code The minimum required annual operating expenditure is reduced. Tax Spain, Guernsey Added to UK’s Minimum Tax Jurisdiction List News Aggregation Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124606/spain-guernsey-added-to-ukamprsquos-minimum-tax-jurisdiction-list The UK had in April published rules specifying which countries have implemented a qualifying income inclusion rule and a domestic top-up tax under Pillar Two. Tax Multitude Bank eyes German market with innovative deposits News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124832/multitude-bank-eyes-german-market-with-innovative-deposits Malta-based digital bank has entered Europe’s largest market Retail Banking Multitude Bank eyes German market with innovative deposits News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124808/multitude-bank-eyes-german-market-with-innovative-deposits Malta-based digital bank has entered Europe’s largest market Retail Banking Erste Group's half-year results: good operating performance, strong capital ratio News Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124770/erste-groupamp039s-half-year-results-good-operating-performance-strong-capital-ratio Net fee and commission income up significantly by +8.3%, supported by growth in all markets Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at a strong 17.4% Retail Banking RBS play makes a drama out of the banking crisis News Aggregation Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124733/rbs-play-makes-a-drama-out-of-the-banking-crisis That's the time it takes someone to grow up, reaching the point of almost being able to get an overdraft. Retail Banking UAE's Largest Bank FAB Relocates to New London Address Cementing 48-Year Legacy in the UK News Team Monday, August 04, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124736/uaeamp039s-largest-bank-fab-relocates-to-new-london-address-cementing-48-year-legacy-in-the-uk The new relocation celebrates FAB's nearly five-decade presence in the UK and affirms the bank's commitment to London as a key global financial hub. Retail Banking NatWest to deliver buy-to-let mortgages on Landbay News Team Friday, August 01, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124707/natwest-to-deliver-buy-to-let-mortgages-on-landbay The agreement will see NatWest Group enter the growing Limited Company buy-to-let mortgage market leveraging Landbay’s award winning lending platform, and extensive broker distribution network. Retail Banking 9 in 10 high-performing businesses rely on data to drive decisions, NatWest report finds News Aggregation Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124576/9-in-10-high-performing-businesses-rely-on-data-to-drive-decisions-natwest-report-finds The report delivers actionable strategies, meaningful data, and real-life examples from businesses that have successfully transformed challenges into opportunities. Retail Banking NatWest teams up with AWS and Accenture to modernise banking services News Aggregation Team Friday, July 25, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124578/natwest-teams-up-with-aws-and-accenture-to-modernise-banking-services The collaboration seeks to modernise the bank's services for 20 million customers using cloud and AI technologies. Retail Banking Cembra Posts Double-Digit Half-Year Profit Growth News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124558/cembra-posts-double-digit-half-year-profit-growth Cembra Money Bank increased its net profit by 11 percent to 87,2 million francs in the first half of 2025, confirming its strategic trajectory. Retail Banking Reimagining the future: how AI is transforming Lloyds Banking Group News Team Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124560/reimagining-the-future-how-ai-is-transforming-lloyds-banking-group Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst for transformation. At Lloyds Banking Group, we’ve embraced this reality with purpose and ambition. 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 Columbia Threadneedle announces €50m first close of private markets impact fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 07, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124817/columbia-threadneedle-announces-ampeuro50m-first-close-of-private-markets-impact-fund The fund will focus on companies across sectors aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals Planet SOS The rise of ESG-linked incentives in European banking News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124659/the-rise-of-esg-linked-incentives-in-european-banking What Europe’s banks are getting right — and wrong — in tying executive pay to ESG: trends, tensions, and how to get it right. Planet SOS Stronger growth and new product developments at radicant News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124442/stronger-growth-and-new-product-developments-at-radicant The consistent focus on innovation, digital excellence, and customer benefits is thus also evident in the challenging interest rate environment. Planet SOS Mirova and Natixis Investment Managers commit to funding the Paris Climate School at Sciences Po with €500,000 over four years News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124208/mirova-and-natixis-investment-managers-commit-to-funding-the-paris-climate-school-at-sciences-po-with-ampeuro500000-over-four-years This partnership will also support scholarships. Planet SOS Quilter Cheviot renames Climate Assets Funds as it secures SDR label News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124218/quilter-cheviot-renames-climate-assets-funds-as-it-secures-sdr-label The Sustainable Opportunities Balanced and Growth Funds both meet the requirements for the ‘Sustainability Focus’ label, demonstrating the team’s robust sustainable investment process. Planet SOS Sustainability adapts to policy pressures and opportunity News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124128/sustainability-adapts-to-policy-pressures-and-opportunity While the US’s rhetoric and agenda initially rattled markets and investors, a more nuanced picture is emerging, in which some areas of sustainable investment are thriving. Planet SOS Banks’ role in the sustainability transition News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/124131/banksamprsquo-role-in-the-sustainability-transition The financing of the sustainability transition is therefore crucial for the pace at which we move forward. Planet SOS The growing appeal of green and sustainability-linked loans News Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123879/the-growing-appeal-of-green-and-sustainability-linked-loans One of the most notable developments in this area is the rise of green and sustainability-linked loans. Planet SOS Impact Report 2024: Sustainable investment as relevant as ever News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123757/impact-report-2024-sustainable-investment-as-relevant-as-ever Engagement also means bilateral interactions with their investee companies to clear up specific matters such as their links with certain sectors, or their remuneration policies. Planet SOS ESG insights for 2025 and beyond News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/123685/esg-insights-for-2025-and-beyond The global sustainable fund universeendured its worst quarter on record in the first quarter of 2025, registering net outflows of USD 8.6 billion. Planet SOS