Integrated business models which are aligned with client needs are more likely to boost assets under management and wealth manager’s profits

Asian clients are developing increasingly complex needs and demanding more from their wealth managers, making the shortage of experienced relationship managers a growing concern for private banks

Women tend to be less confident investors than their male counterparts, and although this should be addressed by wealth managers, it has not necessarily detracted from performance

Female investors are more attuned to social and environmental issues, but merely pushing products in their direction is not the way to meet their needs  

The wealth management industry in China is maturing, going beyond product pushing to offering a broader range of professional services, and catering to the extended family is now seen as a key consideration

Longer lifespans and increasing levels of wealth make women a key segment for private banks but most have a long way to go when it comes to addressing the needs of their female clients

Many entrepreneurs see social impact as a part of what makes their businesses successful. Wealth managers can help, for example by providing access to socially responsible investment vehicles and demonstrating the financial case for impact investing 

Technology has helped private banking to implement efficiencies and cut costs. But it is proving much harder to boost profitability