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Joe Bannister, MFSA

Malta’s growth challenged by custody conundrum

Increased regulatory costs have seen asset managers moving fund management operations to Malta, although global custodians tend to look elsewhere

Rahul Malhotra, JP Morgan Private Bank

Ball now in boutiques’ court for Asian recruitment game

With the regulator’s radar firmly tuned towards big banks, smaller players are now able to offer their relationship managers much greater flexibility, making them much more appealing in the battle for talent

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Fatca regulations threaten Hong Kong’s reputation

Hong Kong has experienced huge growth as an international wealth centre in recent years but by signing up to Fatca regulations it could be in for a bumpier ride 

Portfolio shake-up follows Italy’s move to voluntary disclosure

Italy’s voluntary disclosure regulation is likely to bring clients’ properties and companies, as well as financial assets, to the attention of authorities. Private banks must be ready to act as guides through the process while advising how best to protect portfolios

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Which regulations will impact private banking?

PWM spoke to three experts to try to determine how key regulations are likely to affect the wealth management sector 

Ulrich Hoeness

Clients seek wealth managers' help to avoid red cards from regulators

Wealth managers must do more to guide clients through complex changes brought about by RDR and other regulations

Frédéric Pérard, BNP Paribas

Uneven road ahead for Luxembourg’s global gateway

Luxembourg is expecting a surge in business as AIFMD takes hold, while emerging market institutions are increasingly active in the Duchy. But BNP Paribas’ Frédéric Pérard warns of clouds gathering on the horizon

Timothy Bell, UBS Wealth Management

AIFMD opens hedge fund universe to wider audience

AIFMD should entice a large number of new investors into hedge funds, but will the high entry costs of complying with the new directive mean only larger fund providers will be able to offer these new vehicles?

Jean-Claude Erne, Pictet

Family offices struggle in new environment

Crackdowns on tax avoidance and evasion are forcing single family offices to change how they manage their affairs, with increasing numbers now outsourcing certain aspects of their business

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‘Gatsby’ era draws to a close for private banks

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

The Startup Show: 3AI

Artificial intelligence is about to transform an asset and wealth management industry not previously known for its dynamism, 3AI CEO Jacob Ayres-Thomson tells PWM's Yuri Bender

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