The unit offers wealth management services mainly to affluent customers in the Midlands and oversees about £3.1bn in assets.

The first-half movement was primarily the result of organic net inflows, alongside supportive markets and currency movements.

EFG International AG (EFGIF) reports robust asset growth and profitability, despite facing revenue margin pressures and integration hurdles.

He is due to take over from Marcel Rohner at Swiss Bankers Day on 17 September 2026.

As European markets rally, buoyed by a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and positive investor sentiment, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has seen a notable increase of 3.05%. In this environment of cautious optimism, dividend stocks can offer an attractive proposition for investors seeking steady income streams amidst market fluctuations.

As European markets experience a positive shift, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 3.92% amid hopes of a shorter Middle East conflict, investors are increasingly drawn to dividend stocks that offer both income and stability. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks requires careful consideration of factors such as yield sustainability and the company's ability to navigate economic challenges like energy-driven inflation pressures.