Whether or not investors are shifting from bonds to equities is open to debate, but the signs are that wealthy clients are ready to rebalance their portfolios

KBC’s Erwin Schoeters predicts the wealthy Belgians he serves plan to move assets from offshore centres back to the country and is positioning the bank accordingly

Pictet and Lombard Odier’s new structures will limit partners’ liabilities, but also boost their international ambitions 

The wave of reforms announced by the Indian government may be unpopular domestically but will open the country up to foreign investment

Private banks need to be able to adapt if they are to find success, especially in the growth markets of Asia

The US economy has been performing better than most developed markets, but with a “fiscal cliff” on the horizon and a stuttering global economy, can this continue?

Flows into emerging market bonds remain healthy despite low yields and worrying signs that China’s growth is slowing, but some fear investors will flee these markets if the good times come to an end

Investors should take predictions of a Japanese recovery with a pinch of salt, but skilled stockpickers can undoubtly find value among the country’s companies