PWM invited leading figures in the wealth management industry to discuss what is driving the growth of exchange traded funds, the impact of regulation and the debate between physical and synthetic vehicles

Europe’s economy appears to be moving in the right direction, but are equities in the region overvalued and which areas should investors leave well alone?

Political upheavals and the tapering of QE have hit emerging markets hard, but some investors are highlighting the attractive valuations and long-term opportunities available in these economies

Hedge funds can play an important role in preserving and growing capital, but despite huge interest from institutional investors, the events of 2008 still loom large in private clients’ memories

Investors are desperate for yield to fulfil their needs but in order to do so they must be convinced to take on more risk, which can cause headaches for their advisers

Private investors continue to sit on piles of cash, but it is up to bankers to educate them about the need for efficient allocations

Private bankers believe returns will be harder to come by this year and are encouraging clients to increase allocations to illiquid investments such as private equity and real estate in response. But do investors have the stomach for it?

Luxury brands have flourished in recent years, but how will they be affected by the slowdown in emerging markets and the Chinese government’s crackdown on excess?