Banks active in Asia are rethinking client offerings, to adjust to the changing mentality of the region’s increasingly currency conscious wealthy investors

The scandal surrounding the Hildebrands may mark a watershed in the relationship between Swiss bankers and politicians

As PWM celebrates its tenth anniversary, we would like to ask: what should the private bank of the future look like? The answer to this both simple and complex question is “not like one of the past”, according to speakers at our recent private banking summit and awards ceremony, held in Geneva.

True leaders need to stick around and see their plans to completion, rather than move on to the next challenge

Boutique wealth managers are springing up across Asia, but competition from both global and regional players is fierce

The rapid rise of ETFs was in part a response to the financial crisis, but these vehicles are now coming under fire themselves

Investors may search for safe havens, but with so much uncertainty in the markets it is impossible to hedge a portfolio against all possible outcomes

Private bankers should concentrate on wealth preservation rather than innovative fee-generators