NatWest Group is closing in on a £2.5bn takeover of Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group, in what would be its biggest corporate takeover since its taxpayer bailout in 2008. Sky News has learnt that NatWest, which returned to full private ownership last year, is this weekend in advanced talks to acquire Evelyn from its
Magical impact: compound interest enables investments to grow exponentially over time (Adobe stock image) Let’s face it: building wealth long-term can be challenging. Day-to-day expenses constantly erode the dollars we have saved so diligently, especially when prices rise relentlessly while salaries increase at a slower rate. Developing wealth requires discipline, focus, and a willingness to
Key Takeaways Eating cottage cheese every day can improve your gut health thanks to probiotics. Cottage cheese can help with weight loss by making you feel full longer. The calcium and phosphorus in cottage cheese can strengthen bones. Cottage cheese packs 25 grams of protein per cup, more than Greek yogurt or eggs, making it
A travel warning has been issued for Cape Verde after more than 1,500 British holidaymakers fell ill with food poisoning and six died. Cape Verde, an island off the coast of Africa, is a popular winter sun destination, attracting nearly 127,000 British tourists every year. But today, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said its
For the Hubbis Middle East Private Wealth Management – Outlook 2026, David Smylie, Group Head at GSB Private, says the Middle East wealth landscape is being reshaped by rapid demographic change, deeper pools of entrepreneurial wealth, and sustained regulatory reform led by the DIFC and ADGM. As next-generation GCC nationals take greater control of decision-making
The Financial Conduct Authority has imposed restrictions on independent financial adviser Advantage Wealth Management Ltd after concerns it was not being managed in a “sound and prudent manner”. As a result of the restrictions, AWM must not dispose of any assets or conduct any regulated activities without the written consent of the FCA. The authority
In an update posted by the regulator today (5 February), it outlined that AWM must not dispose of any assets or conduct any regulated activities without the regulator’s written consent. The FCA said the action follows “concerns” that AWM is not being managed in a way that “ensures that its affairs are conducted in a
The group’s expectation-beating results have not distracted investors from significant US wealth business decline, driven by advisor attrition. UBS Group has received the backing of Bank of America, which has maintained its ‘buy’ rating for the world’s largest wealth manager, despite market concerns about attrition in the UBS wealth management business. UBS shares remain around
Smashed on toast or blended into a green smoothie, avocado has become a health food staple. Often described as a ‘superfood’, avocados are nutrient-dense and packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre, potassium and vitamins K, E and C. Popularised by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, avocado toast became a 2010s health staple, becoming shorthand for the millennial
As UHNW and HNW families in the Middle East move beyond performance-led conversations toward fully integrated wealth stewardship, expectations are shifting decisively toward holistic, relationship-driven advice. In his contribution to the Middle East Private Wealth Management Outlook 2026, Bhavnesh Thakkar, Chief Executive Officer of Taurus Wealth Advisors, reflects on why the next phase of private