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ING close to buying 40% stake in Spain's Singular, source says

July 1, 2026

ING Spain is close to finalising the purchase of a 40% stake in Singular Bank as part of its plans to enter the Spanish private banking sector, a person with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. Details of the Potential Deal The deal, first reported by Spanish newspaper Expansion, is still not closed […]

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UK GDP confirms strong start to 2026 but momentum may fade

June 30, 2026

“The UK economy has expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of the year, confirming the economy entered 2026 with a degree of momentum. However, this is already in the rear-view mirror. "GDP fell by 0.1% in April, suggesting activity has started to soften as we moved into the second quarter. That shift highlights […]

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Crédit Agricole CIB received 3 recognitions from Global Trade Review (GTR) during the

June 30, 2026

Best Trade Finance Bank in Western Europe 2025 Crédit Agricole CIB has received the "Best Trade Finance Bank in Western Europe 2025" award for the eighth time in nine years, reinforcing its leading position in this key market. This recognition demonstrates our clients' continued trust, our proven expertise, and our sustained dedication to facilitating international […]

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LGT Wealth Management Winter Series heats up ahead of final race

June 29, 2026

But the challenging conditions did not deter the fleet of 74 from contending for points in the penultimate race of the series. The wind was far from consistent for the one lap race, with gusts from the WSW as well as the SSE. But fortunately for the sailors, the rain was minimal for most […]

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Canada can’t fix the gender wealth gap until it measures it

June 26, 2026

Imagine a couple in their late fifties. They own a home and rental property, hold RRSPs and report a healthy household net worth as measured by Statistics Canada’s Survey of Financial Security (SFS). What the data does not tell you? The properties are in his name, the savings are mostly his and she has […]

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Why Azura Partners wants to be the Ferrari of wealth management

June 26, 2026

The founder of $5 billion wealth manager Azura Partners is aiming to echo leading luxury brands such as Ferrari and Hermès by providing bespoke, personalised service of the highest quality while increasing in scale, but only up to a point. ‘We want to build a brand, we want to build an institution,’ said Ali […]

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What are your wealthiest clients spending their money on these days?

June 26, 2026

The way that wealthy people are spending their money is changing, with a strong shift towards experiences rather than owing certain assets. Global luxury spending totaled 1.4 billion euros (roughly US$1,7 billion) in 2025 as the sector shows signs of gradual stabilization heading into the second half of 2026, though brands face an intensifying […]

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Could heaven ever be like this? A field report from Zurich to Basel

June 26, 2026

The Swiss art calendar has long served as the final bastion before the summer season begins: a sequence that moves from Zurich Art Weekend into Art Basel, sustained by a continuous system of cultural programming and commercial momentum operating in close alignment, setting the tone for the autumn season to follow. This year, the […]

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European advisers face ‘management gap’ on clients’ digital assets – Study

June 26, 2026

A2026 CoinShares survey of 261 wealth management professionals in Europe suggests many clients already hold digital assets beyond the knowledge of their advisers. The research, carried out through Citywire Engage, covered France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the UK. Its main conclusion is that a sizeable portion of clients’ digital asset holdings remains outside […]

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Adrien Lalau, head of investment funds advisory, Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management

June 25, 2026

As part of our series of exclusive gatekeeper interviews, FSA speaks with Adrien Lalau, head of investment funds advisory, Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management. Adrien is head of investment funds advisory, Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management, based in Singapore. He has been with the BNP Paribas franchise for 18 years. He […]

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Client service in investment management: Why Relationships Matter

June 25, 2026

Investment management is often viewed through the lens of performance, market analysis and portfolio construction. Whilst these are undoubtedly important, I believe that client service remains one of the most valuable aspects of a successful investment management relationship. Clients are not simply entrusting a firm with their money, they are placing their financial aspirations, […]

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Why the Ultra-Wealthy Still Use Property to Build (and Protect) Wealth

June 25, 2026

Wealth comes and goes. Markets swing. Trends fade. Yet one asset keeps showing up on the balance sheets of the richest people on earth, decade after decade. That asset is real estate. It isn’t flashy. It doesn’t trend on social media the way crypto or hot stocks do. But property has a quiet staying […]

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