https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:34:51 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130896/natwest-cymru-seeks-to-amplsquopower-welsh-ambitionamprsquo-with-investment-in-new-cardiff-head-office NatWest Cymru announce plans to relocate its Welsh headquarters to a new flagship Cardiff office. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130889/union-bancaire-privampeacutee-business-results-for-the-first-half-of-2026 This growth was primarily driven by the positive performance of the financial markets since the beginning of the year and the performance of the bank's managed mandates and investment funds. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130890/partners-group-provides-business-update-and-reports-record-fundraising-in-h1-reconfirms-full-year-guidance Partners Group's broader suite of evergreen strategies recorded the majority of evergreen inflows in H1, with total evergreen client demand at USD 4.2 billion. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130899/gam-special-situations-managers-cross-5-ownership-threshold-in-liontrust-and-build-a-position-in-impax-citing-continued-engagement-and-deep-undervaluation It should not be interpreted as a statement of corporate policy or opinion by GAM Investments. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130903/ubs-tries-to-crack-the-american-market-at-last Swiss group wants to be valued as a global wealth manager rather than a European bank but lags far behind Wall St rivals Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130907/wealth-manager-expands-with-heartland-region-moves The deals come after the businesses joined Fairstone’s downstream buyout programme in 2024, which allows owners to work with the company and grow operations while planning for a sale. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130909/unlocking-profitable-growth-through-scalability-in-wealth-management While less than half are achieving consistent scale, the link between scale and profitability is clear. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130910/groupe-banque-richelieu-reaches-ampeuro11-billion-in-assets-under-management-and-displays-remarkable-financial-strength This momentum paves the way for ambitious development in the years to come. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130862/rathbones-warns-business-owners-at-risk-on-pensions One of the UK's leading wealth managers submits evidence to the Pensions Commission to highlight challenges faced by the self employed Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130873/rbc-wealth-management-reveals-impact-of-longevity-on-financial-planning Fifty-seven per cent say that having a clear sense of purpose motivates them to stay financially disciplined, while half (53%) agree that it gives them the drive to take care of both their health and finances. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130895/standard-chartered-plc-confirms-the-appointment-of-manus-costello-as-group-chief-financial-officer Further to the announcement on 17 May 2026 that Manus Costello would be appointed as Standard Chartered PLC’s (the “Company”) Group Chief Financial Officer (“GCFO”) Executive Moves News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130905/highvern-announces-mid-year-promotions The promotions come as HIGHVERN continues its growth as part of the broader HIGHVERN and Permian Group. Executive Moves News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130908/sampampw-appoints-two-independent-non-executive-directors Their appointments further broaden the range of expertise available to the Board. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130863/praxis-appoints-ian-crellin-as-client-services-director-in-the-isle-of-man Ian joined Praxis in 2026 and serves on the Board of the Isle of Man business, where he is responsible for leading the team that oversees the day-to-day administration of client structures. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130866/simon-borrows-rossall-scholar-investment-banking-veteran-and-chief-executive-of-3i-group He is a corporate lawyer turned investment banker who has led 3i Group, the FTSE 100 investment company and private equity firm Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130869/new-member-appointed-to-the-regulatory-decisions-committee The RDC is responsible for taking certain regulatory decisions on behalf of the FCA relating to contested enforcement action. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130875/quintet-appoints-josampeacutephine-vampeacuterine-to-board-of-directors She currently serves as Senior Vice President, Clienteling & Lifestyle & Hospitality, at Louis Vuitton, where she leads the development of a global portfolio while contributing to the brand’s long-term growth strategy. Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130877/aztec-group-appoints-melissa-ferraz-as-chief-commercial-officer Melissa joins Aztec from BlackRock, where she held senior Managing Director roles across its private markets and technology businesses. Executive Moves News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130836/oberon-investments-group-plc-directorate-change He is currently an Adviser to Rothschild & Co. and a Non-Executive Director of Covéa Insurance UK, where he chairs the Remuneration Committee and Investment Committee and sits on the Audit and Risk Committee. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130842/julian-osborne-and-craig-monks-named-directors-at-pwc Their combined experience across asset-based lending, direct lending and debt advisory further enhances our ability to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex financing landscape. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130900/irish-lenders-to-gain-little-from-key-part-of-eu-banking-competitiveness-plan Central plank of reform limits ability of national regulators to require banks to hold extra capital on top of EU-wide rules Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130901/interview-with-ouest-france Interview with Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Élisabeth Montaufray-Bureau on 10 July 2026 Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130870/streamlined-rulebook-to-save-asset-managers-amppound128m-a-year The updated rules would be fit for today’s UK market: more flexible, tailored and proportionate, while maintaining clear standards, especially for firms serving retail clients. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130874/uk-register-of-overseas-entities-ampndash-private-trust-information-now-accessible-to-the-public Information about trusts held by the ROE was to remain private under the original rules and not appear on the public facing register. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130876/ecb-selects-36-payment-service-providers-to-join-digital-euro-pilot The pilot aims to support the ongoing preparatory work for the potential issuance of a digital euro, and is due to start during the second half of 2027 for a period of 12 months. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130837/interview-with-piero-cipollone-member-of-the-executive-board-of-the-ecb-conducted-by-ricardo-jesus-silva-on-29-june-2026 The three institutions will already start negotiating this month to reach an agreement on the final text. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130840/uk-watchdogs-to-oversee-tech-providers-operating-in-uk-financial-services Four tech firms have been designated as Critical Third Parties by the Treasury Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130814/dentons-advises-european-bank-for-reconstruction-and-development-on-jordanamprsquos-first-blue-bond-issuance The transaction marks a milestone for the region as the first Blue Bond from a Jordanian issuer, setting a precedent for innovative capital markets financing in the region. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130817/uk-financial-regulators-to-begin-overseeing-critical-third-parties-announced-by-treasury As many firms rely on these services, disruption or failure could affect multiple firms or markets at the same time, potentially impacting UK financial stability and services used by millions of consumers and businesses. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130789/financial-firms-keep-eu-carbon-markets-moving Despite this, ESMA finds that the market remains resilient, with no major concerns identified on transparency or market integrity. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130887/leading-us-regional-bank-selects-temenos-saas-to-modernize-core-banking Cloud-native core banking platform delivers greater agility and a flexible and scalable foundation for future growth FinTech News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130888/caixabank-releases-platform-capable-of-integrating-payment-services-and-business-management This new solution provides businesses with a flexible, scalable and customized tool, which makes both the experience of the customer when making payments and the day-to-day running of the business so much easier. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130893/moneyhub-powers-paragonamp039s-new-open-banking-cash-isa The move adds an ISA to a digital savings service that has so far focused on helping customers shift surplus cash from everyday accounts. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130841/uk-puts-four-major-cloud-providers-under-direct-financial-regulation The BoE said that the CTPs will be expected to identify and control risks to their critical services “effectively”. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130849/bil-suisse-extends-core-banking-partnership-with-avaloq-to-automate-operations The boutique private bank is using the Avaloq platform to automate funds processing and securely connect to third-party fintech services via open architecture FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130851/moneybox-lines-up-amppound45m-employee-share-sale-at-amppound800m-valuation The UK digital wealth management platform now serves more than 1.9 million customers and has over £23bn in assets under administration. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130857/adnovum-launches-quantum-resilience-services-for-the-transition-to-quantum-safe-cryptography The service provides clarity and structure to a complex transformation process. FinTech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130860/financial-system-launches-oversight-for-major-technology-providers As many firms rely on these services, disruption or failure could affect multiple firms or markets at the same time, potentially impacting UK financial stability and services used by millions of consumers and businesses. FinTech News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130813/ai-for-good-why-ethics-and-accountability-must-keep-pace-with-innovation That was the central theme of an evening hosted by Lombard Odier in partnership with TIGER 21 Switzerland, ahead of the United Nations' AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130820/ukraineamprsquos-digital-banking-pioneer-invests-to-the-max From his origins painting fences in Kharkiv, to funding Ukrainian troops from his Monaco investment hub, Maksym Koretskiy always plays the long game FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130891/gibraltaramprsquos-new-border-reality-a-defining-moment-for-financial-services Article written by John Westwood, founder and group chairman of Blacktower Financial Management Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130894/british-business-bank-makes-amppound50m-cornerstone-commitment-to-soho-square-partnership-capital-fund-ii The Bank is joined by several US institutional investors in the fund. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130902/finli-adds-amppound269m-aum-with-seven-more-acquisitions Finli’s acquisitions in the first half of 2026 have together added more than £500m in AUM, bringing the group’s total to over £8.7bn. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130911/vanguard-launches-active-global-short-term-bond-fund The fund offers investors high quality access to a globally diversified mix of investment grade, government, corporate and emerging market short-term debt, and structured short-term fixed income securities. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130865/northern-trust-am-launches-shariah-equity-index-strategy The strategy builds on NTAM’s experience of Shariah-compliant investing where it currently manages US$1.2 billion in the MSCI World Islamic M-Series Index, via segregated mandates. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130868/aon-and-swiss-re-corporate-solutions-launch-api-integration-to-accelerate-digital-placement Aon Broker Copilot-powered integration sharpens pricing and speed response across the placement lifecycle Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130871/waystone-supports-pictet-asset-management-on-the-launch-of-its-first-european-ai-enhanced-equity-active-ucits-etf-range The launch brings Pictet Asset Management’s AI-driven equity capabilities to European investors in a UCITS ETF wrapper for the first time. Alternative Investments News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130872/sebamprsquos-results-for-the-second-quarter-2026 Net interest income increased following lending growth and stable to increasing policy rates. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130882/fidelity-launches-london-bond-strategy-backed-by-amppound40m-from-bromley-pension-fund Strategy enables London borough pension schemes to invest in investment-grade issuers that contribute to London's economy. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130883/munich-private-equity-launches-second-eltif The fund will invest in a selection of institutional private equity target funds focused on the European lower mid-market. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130838/jpmorgan-dimon-pushes-for-european-banking-consolidation In an interview in Milan with Il Sole 24 Ore, the executive called domestic and cross-border consolidation "critically important for Europe". Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130801/italyamprsquos-unicredit-gains-around-48-commerzbank-stake According to UniCredit, that position corresponds to 49.65% of Commerzbank voting rights. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130785/mep-calls-for-ampldquoprofessionalamprdquo-criteria-in-european-investment-bank-financing-decisions The MEP considers it completely unacceptable for certain countries or governments to receive more favorable terms on political grounds. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130475/octopus-owned-seccl-launches-irish-business Part of European expansion plans Investment Banking News Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130355/abn-amro-oddo-bhf-named-best-benelux-broker-for-the-fifth-time In addition to our number one position in the Benelux market, our partner ODDO BHF has also been ranked number one in France, Germany and Austria, number four in Switzerland and number six in Iberia. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130231/unicredit-vs-commerzbank-italians-increase-stake-by-more-than-10-percent As part of its takeover bid, the Italians are offering 0.485 of their own shares for each Commerzbank share. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, June 05, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130149/deutsche-bank-shuns-ampldquoaggressiveamprdquo-promotions-to-beat-rivals Notably, the move follows JPMorgan’s May launch of its Chase digital retail bank in Germany. Investment Banking News Team Thursday, June 04, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130124/barclays-removes-monthly-customer-fee-for-self-directed-investors Complex charging structures can make it difficult for investors to understand and compare costs. By removing the customer fee, Barclays is making investing simpler and more affordable. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130104/unicredit-commerzbank-the-italian-lender-seeks-to-jumpstart-european-banking-concentration UniCredit has bolstered its position in Commerzbank by securing commitments for approximately 7.6% of the German bank's capital through its public exchange offer. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130081/unicredit-secures-commitments-to-boost-commerzbank-stake-above-30-report The commitments secured by UniCredit will enable the bank to cross the 30% threshold in its holdings of the Frankfurt-based financial institution. Investment Banking News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130897/setting-a-new-standard-for-sustainable-buildings-double-accolade-for-lombard-odieramprsquos-new-hq The dual distinction confirms 1Roof’s position as a new benchmark for sustainable buildings in Switzerland. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130898/societe-generale-remains-deutsche-bankamp039s-preferred-french-bank It expects BNP Paribas to deliver strong profit growth (+8% year over year, on an adjusted basis), driven by favorable momentum across its businesses, while Societe Generale should be close behind (+7%), albeit with a different mix. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130906/passion-assets-challenges-structures-and-trends Certain passion assets have highly specific storage requirements. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130864/how-international-families-are-redefining-yacht-ownership Yachts were once seen primarily as lifestyle assets, offering a way to enjoy time with family and friends in comfort wherever the season allowed. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130885/if-the-state-pension-age-rises-to-68-earlier-than-planned-what-would-it-cost-to-bridge-the-gap In that context, future increases to the state pension age are not especially surprising. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130839/european-authority-sets-new-reporting-standards-for-third-country-bank-branches The package includes the essential technical specifications, such as validation rules, the Data Point Model (DPM), and eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) taxonomies, which are standardised formats used for the digital communication of financial Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130853/one-in-four-dutch-people-think-they-have-nothing-worth-taking-for-fraudsters This assumption is incorrect, as personal data can be useful to criminals either immediately or later on. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130855/womenamprsquos-average-wealth-falls-amppound34k-as-uk-gender-gap-widens The research suggests the widening gap is increasingly being driven by differences in long-term wealth creation rather than earnings alone, with women less confident about investing and less likely to make key financial decisions. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130812/european-banks-among-biggest-winners-as-global-bank-valuations-surge-in-q2-globaldata-finds Goldman Sachs rose 37.4%, while Citigroup surged 50.2% as chief executive Jane Fraser’s restructuring programme improved efficiency and enabled share buybacks. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130796/st-jamesamprsquos-place-tumbles-as-partner-firm-sovereign-wealth-said-to-be-eyeing-exit According to its website, Sovereign Wealth has around £3bn of funds under management and a network of more than 50 advisers around the UK. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130892/one-in-five-taxpayers-dragged-into-income-tax-since-threshold-freeze The result is that tax bands originally aimed at high earners increasingly capture ordinary professionals, while ministers can raise billions without ever having to announce a tax rise. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130884/frozen-tax-thresholds-push-higher-rate-taxpayers-to-77m HMRC forecasts the number of higher-rate taxpayers will rise from 5.75 million in 2023/24 to 7.70 million by 2026/27. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 14, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130859/removing-tax-from-food-could-cost-amppound14m-minister An assessment found those with the lowest household income would save 12% per year compared to the highest household saving 28%. Tax News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130819/a-modern-replacement-new-uk-nz-tax-treaty-signed These are headline treaty rates only. Tax News Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130830/1-in-2-small-businesses-unprepared-for-new-digital-tax-deadline The findings come as sole traders and landlords move to HMRC's MTD for Income Tax requirements, which asks eligible taxpayers to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates using compatible software. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 08, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130752/ampldquowhy-donamprsquot-we-scrap-tax-returnsamprdquo-deputy-proposes-radical-overhaul-to-clear-20000-backlog Deputy Collins said when it came to “doing tax forms the only way we’re going to catch up is to stop doing it”. Tax News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130670/andy-burnhamamp039s-property-tax-reform-what-high-net-worth-individuals-need-to-know His long-standing commitment to overhauling property and land taxation could have material consequences for those at the upper end of the market. Tax News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130616/artificial-intelligence-and-tax-disputes-top-five-risks-for-trustees-using-ai AI is already being used by trustees and their advisers in tax compliance and dispute work, and in some cases for tax planning. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130558/how-to-use-offshore-savings-to-cut-inheritance-tax-like-the-wealthy High earners are increasingly turning to offshore bonds to shield their estate from the taxman Tax News Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130561/the-amppound100000-tax-trap Most UK taxpayers are familiar with the three main income tax bands: the basic rate, the higher rate, and the additional rate. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130867/sparkasse-schwyz-increases-profit-in-the-first-half-of-the-year This represents an increase of 9.1 percent compared to the previous year, as the company announced on Tuesday. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130818/barclays-tells-all-senior-staff-to-come-into-the-office-four-days-a-week Managing directors at the bank will be expected to be at their desks an extra day a week from October Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130800/finlandamprsquos-s-bank-enters-ampeuro571m-deal-to-acquire-oma-savings-bank Oma Savings Bank serves more than 200,000 customers via 48 branches across Finland. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130803/revolut-recruits-jp-morgan-exec-to-lead-european-operations The appointment coincides with Revolut's decision to set up a dual-hub structure across the EU Retail Banking News Team Thursday, July 09, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130787/ics-announces-partnership-with-worldline-for-the-outsourcing-of-core-operations This includes credit card issuing, transaction processing, the IT platform and customer services for ICS clients. Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, July 08, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130745/citi-advised-stepstone-group-on-landmark-33-billion-structured-solutions-vehicle The vehicle enables institutional investors to access the firm's secondaries platform through a flexible and capital-efficient solution. Retail Banking News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130642/santander-and-the-csic-join-forces-to-spearhead-research-into-advanced-and-responsible-ai-for-the-future-of-banking In the past five years, the bank has allocated 84 million euros to university research programmes in partnership with the CSIC and CRUE. Retail Banking News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130583/business-confidence-falls-but-uk-firms-with-international-outlook-remain-more-optimistic The business confidence figure is an average of economic optimism and trading outlook. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130594/danske-bank-extends-agreement-with-amazon-web-services-to-support-faster-implementation-of-ai-solutions-and-to-increase-productivity The agreement supports Danske Bank’s strategic ambition to deliver innovative, resilient and scalable services to customers and colleagues. Retail Banking News Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130502/iceland-joins-tips-for-instant-payments The Icelandic króna will be the fifth currency available for settling retail payments instantly using the Eurosystem’s TARGET Services. Retail Banking 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 News Team Monday, April 29, 2024 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/116007/esg-considerations-driving-food-and-drink-industry-acquisitions Businesses are increasingly conscious of the importance of ESG in M&A. Pensions News Aggregation Team Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/112765/schroders-greencoat-eyes-deal-for-scandal-hit-solar-operator-ampndash-reports The infrastructure unit is a leading contender to buy Toucan Energy, which collapsed a year ago amid a local government scandal. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 24, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99923/pensions-allowance-tax-charges-hit-record-high The total value of LTA charges reported by schemes stood at £342mn in 2019-20. This is a 21 per cent increase from £283mn in the previous period. Pensions News Team Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99678/pensions-industry-fires-back-at-opperman-criticism Opperman’s remarks went down badly with a number of the industry’s leading voices. Pensions News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 08, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99435/xps-partners-with-abrdn-to-launch-db-pensions-master-trust “This new solution should really help bring governance and efficiency improvements to the benefit of thousands of pension scheme members." Pensions News Aggregation Team Monday, March 07, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99382/pension-providers-call-for-personalised-advice-rules “UK’s advice rules (from MiFID) prevent firms providing personalised support to customers given the liability risk," it said in its submission. Pensions News Team Thursday, March 03, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99279/government-authorises-use-of-dormant-pension-assets-to-ampquotchange-peopleamp039s-lives-for-the-betterampquot The UK Government has now announced an expansion of the scheme, which will be expanded to cover pensions, insurance, investment and wealth management accounts. Pensions News Aggregation Team Friday, February 25, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99130/ampeuro43bn-pension-fund-cuts-external-fund-exposure-by-half-in-two-years Assets under external management hit lowest levels for nearly a decade, as Swedish group focuses on interal efforts. Pensions News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 24, 2022 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/99063/pensions-platform-guiide-considers-institutional-funding Primarily the new funding will be used to develop Guiide+, an extension to its free online pension modelling tools. Pensions News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130554/addressing-the-sustainable-finance-paradox Fragmentation remains a significant challenge for investors. Planet SOS News Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130424/sustainability-and-climate-report-2025-migros-bank-strengthens-the-financial-literacy-of-its-customers Migros Bank is actively committed to a sustainable future and made further progress last year. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130397/ebrd-eib-and-eu-support-tunisiaamprsquos-energy-transition-and-resilience This investment will support Tunisia’s energy security and resilience, helping to diversify its energy mix and reducing its reliance on natural gas. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130249/incentivisation-a-possible-future-for-more-honest-esg-disclosures He urges firms to embrace another level of assurance that discourages firms from omitting key data from their reports. Planet SOS News Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130175/ecofy-secures-usd-15-million-from-mirova-to-scale-rooftop-solar-and-e-mobility-financing In just three years, the company has scaled to serve over 130,000 customers, with a strong pan-India presence across 26 states and more than 500 cities. Planet SOS News Team Friday, June 05, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/130161/eib-reaches-first-agreement-with-un-green-climate-fund The GCF is investing the sum in the GGBI Fund, a public‑private investment vehicle with a target size of €3 billion, which will be run by Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager. Planet SOS News Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129889/energy-security-in-focus-how-todayamprsquos-crisis-is-reshaping-the-energy-transition Regions that are light on oil and gas are accelerating electrification, renewables, and energy storage to build resilience. Planet SOS News Team Friday, April 24, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129434/seb-nordic-energy-doubles-capital-ampndash-continues-investing The funds can both decrease and increase significantly in value, and you may not get back the amount invested. Planet SOS News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/129102/europeamprsquos-fossil-fuel-dependence-poses-risks-to-price-stability Europe’s energy dependence has become one of the critical vulnerabilities of our economy. Planet SOS News Aggregation Team Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128717/lseg-launches-esg-scores-and-sustainability-analytics-suite The model uses 220 standardised indicators and a sustainability-focused materiality framework that combines a revised industry classification with a double materiality approach at the business segment level. Planet SOS