Wealth managers are able to collect more client data than ever before and can use it to deliver a more bespoke experience. But striking the right balance between privacy and personalisation will be an ongoing challenge

Family offices, venture capital funds and other investors hungry for yield see plentiful opportunities in Ukraine, especially in its ports, agriculture and technology sectors. But the risks remain, not least over central bank independence and future relations with Vladimir Putin’s Russia   

Wealth managers have made great strides towards digitalisation and sustainable investing, but much more needs to be done if they are to attract and retain millennials as clients

Research suggests female high net worth individuals welcome the adoption of the next generation of technology by the wealth management industry

Asset managers who overstate the sustainability of their products through ‘greenwashing’ them may fool investors for now, but will pay the price in time

Although many private banks are forecasting strong returns from private equity over the next few years, some believe the asset class could be in for a rough ride

Clients of all sizes now expect wealth managers to provide meaningful digital capabilities and the opportunities for firms which get their offerings right  are considerable   

The civil unrest going on in Hong Kong is nothing new, rather part of a long history of protest which has previously led to social reforms. But with a looming threat of Chinese intervention, the hope is that the territory’s leaders engage in dialogue with civil society to maintain the city’s advantages as a financial centre