Increased transparency is likely to encourage the rich to seek out safer jurisdictions offering wealth protection 

Wealth managers have struggled with digital engagement but must raise their game if they are to meet the expectations of an upcoming youthful cohort of potential clients

If done properly, open architecture can enhance the choice available to clients and bring value, believes Lombard Odier’s Laurent Auchlin, adding the Swiss bank has plans to boost assets it delegates to sub-advisers

What strategies should private banks be following to harness opportunities in a buoyant but unpredictable wealth management business? 

Digital developments have made the process of signing up new clients much more efficient but banks must ensure they continue to establish a relationship from the outset

HSBC admits that it suffered from “control failures” in the past, but insists it has taken steps to clean up its act and its current client base

PWM spoke to three leading figures in the wealth management industry to determine the impact a strong brand can have on a private bank’s fortunes

Investors expect to access their portfolios digitally, which opens up the possibility of cyber fraud, particularly when mobile devices are involved