Investment houses must come to terms with the realities of the modern financial world by redeveloping their business models to preserve client capital while being able to seize opportunities as they arise

High net worth individuals’ investable assets have fallen this year, while the costs associated with managing that money is on the rise

With the number of Facebook users potentially close to reaching its peak, perhaps now is the time for the company to branch out and revolutionise the banking sector

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has put its international wealth management business up for sale, but will the reported $3bn price tag deter potential buyers?

Facing up to a variety of challenges, groups which are seen as regional leaders in private banking are paving the way with company wealth management strategies which are responding to the changing landscape

Private banks have been slow to explore the opportunities that Islamic finance could offer, but there are signs this is starting to change

Independent wealth managers are totally reliant on banks for the products and services they offer, which makes the selection criteria for choosing their partners vital

Changing regulations could concentrate distribution in the hands of a few banks, threatening the open architecture model