https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:55:31 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://europe.managersofwealth.com/ https://europe.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128221/swiss-wealth-management-major-banque-pictet-opens-sa-office-as-african-wealth-surges Swiss private bank targets rising millionaire class and cross-border investment flows Wealth and Asset Management News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128222/stepstone-group-partners-with-utmost-unlocking-private-market-diversification-and-growth-potential-for-british-savers StepStone leverages a global perspective on private markets and relationships with a range of experienced investment managers across different investment strategies. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128229/postfinance-launches-first-swiss-asset-management-mandate-with-selected-cryptocurrencies Another new mandate, focusing on sustainability, supports the global net-zero climate target of 2050. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128231/mirabaud-group-ranks-in-top-10-of-swiss-private-banking-brand-identity-index The index found that only 16% of evaluated institutions qualified as "leaders" in brand identity management, with 53% still in early stages of development. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128237/new-records-set-at-tise The total market value of listed securities also reached a record £797 billion at 31 December 2025, a 12.6% increase YoY. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128197/rothschild-ampamp-co-and-oco-technology-announce-new-carbon-removal-offtake-agreement O.C.O is a leader in Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT) Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128204/raiffeisen-bank-celebrates-100th-birthday From a bank that granted loans to farmers to a major player in the banking centre Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128205/natwest-reports-profit-jump-and-lifts-targets-amid-wealth-push NatWest Sees 24% Profit Surge and Raises Targets with Wealth Focus Wealth and Asset Management News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128217/double-victory-for-jtc-at-private-equity-wire-europe-awards Backed by a stable, well invested organisational structure and the resources of a FTSE listed parent, JTC combines institutional grade governance with the flexibility required to meet the specific needs of each client. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128172/abn-amro-posts-net-profit-of-eur-410-million-in-q4-2025 Macroeconomic conditions in the Netherlands remained robust despite labour‑market tightness and global trade uncertainties. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128223/ipipeline-appoint-vp-sales-and-marketing-to-drive-uk-growth Our mission is clear, to help secure more financial futures, and our reputation is second to none in our sector. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128235/langham-hall-appoints-luxembourg-head In that role, he acted as a director of multiple Blackstone-managed real estate investment entities and oversaw financial and operational matters across multi-jurisdictional structures supporting pan-European real estate strategies. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128236/langham-hall-appoints-luxembourg-head In that role, he acted as a director of multiple Blackstone-managed real estate investment entities and oversaw financial and operational matters across multi-jurisdictional structures supporting pan-European real estate strategies. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128238/rathbones-head-of-proposition-exits It is understand Michelle Davies has left after three years leading the client proposition arm at the £115bn wealth manager. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128198/efg-signs-lgt-top-manager Simultaneously with this change, Daniel Murray will return to the role of Deputy Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Executive Moves News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128199/bank-frick-strengthens-its-board-of-directors-with-the-addition-of-marzia-thampuumlring-menegon Marzia Thüring-Menegon has over 25 years of experience in the European financial industry Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128207/switzerlandamp039s-largest-business-association-gets-a-new-president The election will take place at the next board meeting in March, with the new president scheduled to take office in mid-September at the Day of Business. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128210/citampeacute-gestion-appoints-portfolio-management-chief New head of portfolio management Edward Maeder is one of a series of appointments at the Geneva-based private bank. Executive Moves News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128212/welcome-to-reto-taborgna-michel-ehrenhold-and-stefan-mampuumlller In his new role, Reto will ensure robust governance, operational efficiency, effective risk management, and strategic growth of our expanding business. Executive Moves News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128214/entrepreneur-silvan-wildhaber-to-be-appointed-the-new-president-of-economiesuisse His term of office ends on the Day of the Swiss Economy. Executive Moves 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 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 News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128201/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-bnp-paribas-as-financial-adviser-to-nuveen-on-its-amppound99-billion-recommended-offer-for-schroders TIAA provides secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128209/commission-launches-public-consultation-on-eu-banking Stakeholders’ feedback will be used into the Commission’s 2026 report on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector, which is part of the savings and investment union (SIU) strategy. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128186/could-the-ecb-executive-board-reshuffle-shift-how-it-thinks-about-climate Six of the eight positions on the executive board are up for replacement by 2031, with four being replaced over the next two years, including the roles of president and chief economist. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128194/cybersecurity-at-the-core-of-tokenisation-can-digital-assets-withstand-the-next-big-shock This is an extract of a Funds Europe-Caceis research survey report into attitudes towards the tokenisation of digital assets Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128162/fca-takes-action-against-htx-to-stop-illegal-financial-promotions Since the rules came into force in October 2023, the FCA has engaged extensively with firms, and the majority have reacted positively in complying with the new regime. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128135/fca-fines-two-individuals-a-combined-amppound108731-for-insider-dealing This meant he had access to inside information about a major upcoming deal between Bidstack and a large video game publisher. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128142/brussels-to-revive-campaign-for-bank-deposit-guarantee-scheme European Commission seeks to boost competitiveness of EU banks Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128143/the-eba-launches-consultation-on-simplifying-the-credit-risk-framework Based on the comments received, the EBA will assess potential simplifications as part of its future policy work. Legal, Regulation & Compliance 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 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 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 News Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128154/updata-your-quarterly-privacy-ampamp-cybersecurity-update Our latest edition covers October to December 2025, highlighting significant legal, regulatory and enforcement activity across Europe, APAC, the Middle East, Africa and the United States. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128168/swiss-fintech-association-calls-for-clearer-rules-on-stablecoins-and-defi SFTA submits consultation response urging commercially viable licenses, regulatory clarity, and on-chain privacy protections FinTech News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128100/broadridge-to-acquire-cqg-expanding-global-futures-and-options-trading-capabilities Acquisition will strengthen Broadridge’s execution management offering and advance its mission to deliver highly connected, multi-asset trading solutions worldwide FinTech News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128117/bbva-joins-banking-consortium-to-issue-european-stablecoin BBVA has joined a consortium of eleven major European financial institutions that have formed a joint venture, Qivalis, to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin. The aim is to enable faster and cheaper payments, as well as the settlement of digital assets withi FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128057/wealth-manager-sidekick-gets-richer-with-amppound8m-injection Founded in 2022, Sidekick has secured a Series A funding round led by Eos Ventures and which includes backing from the Development Bank of Wales, Sky News understands. FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128060/pictet-funds-hit-as-software-selloff-deepens Thematic funds run by Swiss asset manager, including £8.2bn Robotics fund, suffer losses as investors flee software stocks. FinTech News Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128021/encouraging-innovation-managing-risks-the-ecbamp039s-approach-to-digital-transformation Keynote speech by Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the 10th Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128226/investor-appetite-for-reinsurance-and-ils-rises-amidst-capital-flow-last-year Howden says 2025 catastrophe bond issuance rose about 45% versus 2024. Alternative Investments News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128228/generali-wins-silver-for-managerial-acceleration-program-ampndash-map-forward-at-the-2026-hr-brilliance-awards The Group was awarded for its initiative dedicated to the 9,500 People Managers across the organization – another milestone in leadership development highlighting Generali’s commitment to People Powered Excellence Alternative Investments News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128232/zurich-insurance-group-ampldquozurichamprdquo-possible-offer-for-beazley-plc-ampldquobeazleyamprdquo Under the terms of this proposal, Beazley shareholders would be entitled to receive Alternative Investments News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128234/banco-itaampuacute-and-icapital-expand-partnership-to-advance-private-markets-offering-with-new-technology-solution The strategic collaboration delivers seamless digital workflows and institutional-grade data management for Banco Itaú’s private markets investment offerings across the bank’s key markets. Alternative Investments News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128240/mampampg-completes-c-amppound180-million-bulk-purchase-annuity-with-global-engineering-company-senior-plc This transaction demonstrated strong alignment between M&G, the Trustee and their advisers, enabling a smooth execution of the buy-in, in line with the Plan’s timescales. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128241/germany-opens-eurex-to-non-eu-market-makers The updated framework aligns Germany more closely with other European jurisdictions and forms part of broader efforts to enhance market efficiency and attract international trading activity. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128242/iptf-launches-animation-to-support-protection-conversations Protecting income should be the foundation of any financial plan Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128243/columbia-threadneedle-lists-equity-active-ucits-etf The portfolio currently holds roughly 35% of the MSCI ACWI by number of constituents, focusing on stocks the manager expects to outperform while excluding those deemed likely to lag. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128202/bigger-pension-pots-push-annuity-premiums-to-record-levels This pushed the average annuity purchase value to £84,000, up 7% year on year and above £80,000 for the first time. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128203/european-etf-investors-kick-off-2026-with-ampeuro36bn-equity-surge A record-breaking January, a sharp reversal in precious metals and a cooling of the China trade suggest investors are becoming more selective. Alternative Investments 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127633/deutsche-bank-expands-support-for-paypal-to-strengthen-global-payment-capabilities This collaboration builds on the considerable volume that Deutsche Bank already processes annually for PayPal, providing scalability and resilience. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127550/uk-fintech-investment-second-highest-globally-at-amppound26bn The US remains the leading market for investment in the sector at £18.6bn Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128225/enforcement-is-finma-targeting-smaller-banks More cases, little transparency: Financial-center insiders report increased Finma enforcement against private banks, while the regulator declines to disclose the number of ongoing proceedings. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128227/decisions-loom-for-the-fed-after-inflation-undershoots-expectations This is all leaving a cloudy picture for monetary policy setters. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128230/private-market-strategies-seek-core-portfolio-status The morning in-flight conversations are far from perfunctory. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128239/edmond-de-rothschild-sailing-team-launches-amplsquoflying-trimaranamprsquo-after-secretive-two-year-build Edmond de Rothschild has unveiled Gitana 18, a radical new 32-metre trimaran that signals the next chapter in the group’s long-standing maritime legacy Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128213/norway-rates-update-rate-cuts-are-off-the-table Inflation is too high and trending up. The central bank can no longer afford to support the economy with further rate cuts. Looking ahead, a rate hike is just as likely as a rate cut. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128178/global-financial-services-ceos-upbeat-on-revenue-profitability-and-productivity-growth-in-2026-as-roi-in-ai-exceeds-expectations Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, nine in 10 CEO respondents expect revenue, profitability and productivity growth in 2026. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128093/from-legacy-to-liquidity-valuations-and-intergenerational-contracts-for-family-offices Family offices sit on the front lines of this challenge. Seeking both growth and continuity Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128096/international-collaboration-crucial-in-guiding-and-advising-ultra-high-net-worth-families Her expertise ranges from tax-optimised business succession, through inheritance and gift law to succession planning for wealthy individuals. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128097/the-world-today-ampndash-remarks-by-andrew-bailey Given at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies 2026 Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/128113/definitive-investment-doctrine-needed-for-amplsquohard-poweramprsquo-portfolios There have been a number of doctrines in foreign relations, some influencing portfolio allocation, but a new system of investing is developing to match the changing world order Comment, Analysis & Research 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127933/hmrc-refunds-amppound46m-in-tax-overpayments-to-pensioners-in-q4-2025 HMRC has taken steps to accelerate repayments, but the figures make clear that the core issue remains unresolved. Tax 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://europe.managersofwealth.com/article/127554/mufg-consolidates-european-banking-operations It will provide corporate and investment banking alongside global markets 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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