Amin Rajan, CEO of the Create consultancy, discusses Asia’s recent successes, but warns of a rockier path ahead

Private banks and wealth managers are looking to broaden their Chinese product offerings in expectation of an easing of the currently restrictive regulations

Asset managers have long called for a Ucits-style funds passport in Asia, but rivalry between jurisdictions means it remains a way off yet

Luxembourg is growing as an Islamic investment centre and is looking to promote Ucits products in Asia

Luxembourg enjoyed a successful decade in the 1990s, as Europe’s premier location for domiciling and operating cross-border mutual funds under the Ucits regulatory umbrella, now boasting 76 per cent of funds which can be distributed in at least three countries. The latest niche being carved out by the state’s product strategists is that of an Islamic funds centre.

Wealth managers lost control of their advisers during the financial crisis and are now looking to tighten the reins, but will this lead to one-size-fits all portfolios?

Some economic commentators are claiming the UK economy is in dire straits, while others believe voices of doom have exaggerated the situation, which has many positive aspects.

Forces of nature increase influence on investment returns

PWM invited seven leading figures in private banking and asset management to discuss the role climate change and sustainable investing considerations are having within the industry. Topics covered included the key drivers for sustainable investing and the prevalence of thematic funds. Elisa Trovato leads the discussion

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