Rather than expanding on all fronts, ABN Amro plans to target growth in specific markets, according to private banking boss Jeroen Rijpkema, with a different domestic focus for each

Most successful business families have a good governance framework in place which evolves through generations and adapts to changing circumstances

Online video has massively increased in popularity and is ideally suited to the financial sector, but it needs to be done right

Robo-advisers may use technology to offer a purely digital banking experience, but traditional wealth managers are now able to use data to empower their relationship managers and in turn benefit clients

It is astonishing how few banks have managed to create collaborative environments between their investment and private banking divisions, and are missing out on opportunities to deepen client relationships and generate fees

Fund distribution is changing. A number of “global gorillas” are expanding through acquisition to dominate the cross-border space while other banks look to dominate their domestic markets. But does this benefit investors?

Clients’ demands have changed, and private banks are being forced to adapt their business models as a result. But will global players or boutiques be the winners in this new era of wealth management, and what does this mean for the Swiss?

The number of wealthy individuals has reached record levels, but private banks must raise their game to match client expectations