With banks looking to deal with fewer providers and clients finding comfort in brand names, the biggest fund houses are on the up

SocGen’s sale of its Asian private banking unit to DBS marks a change of emphasis for the bank and could be the first of many

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 banks are reworking business models in response to new regulations such as RDR, but there are other costs, for example spiralling salaries, which need to be addressed

Swiss private banks face problems which in combination may prove fatal for some, but those that adapt can enjoy a bright future

Private banking may be changing fast but wealth managers are still refusing to put clients first

Emerging markets have underperformed global equities so far this year but investors should not be too quick to write them off

As long as the safety of their assets is assured, clients are not too concerned about their banks’ reputations. But branding still matters