Ukrainians are worried about the security of their assets, creating opportunities for global wealth managers

Frontier markets present numerous opportunities but the number of specialists dedicated to the asset class is limited, as are the strategies available to investors

The Irish government is trying to attract major global players to set up shop in the country, and financial services, headed by the funds industry, are leading the way

High net worth individuals appear to have finally overcome their fear of banking stocks, but allocations to the financial sector are very selective with US groups much more appealing than their European counterparts

Switzerland’s suspension of secrecy laws suggests global cooperation over tax strategy is possible, but wealth managers need to raise their game if they are to guide clients through this new world

North America and Asia-Pacific have led global levels of wealth to new highs, while indications are that high net worth individuals favour a streamlined approach to management

Neuflize OBC chairman Philippe Vayssettes discusses the relationship the French establishment has with parent bank ABN Amro and how clients are being advised to take on more risk to preserve their wealth

Recent falls in Japanese equities have shaken some private bankers’ faith in the ability of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to fix the structural problems that plague his country