The mass affluent market, previously somewhat neglected in Europe, is now in vogue, as wealth services become more readily available to all via digital channels

To succeed, wealth management firms will need to take a hybrid approach of ‘tech touch’ and ‘high touch’ to meet client needs

Whether through their philanthropic foundation or through the idea of investing with purpose, Bill and Melinda Gates provided an example to private banks and family offices

Having made bold claims about the financial strength of Greensill Capital, Credit Suisse is now facing significant litigation from investors who have lost billions

Donald Trump claimed he had solved the problems between the Arab nations and Israel. Nothing could be further from the truth, argues François Savary, CIO of Prime Partners

Changing client expectations combined with an internal appetite for innovation means Asia's wealth firms have a unique opportunity to overhaul their digital offerings

Family offices are, in essence, simply extensions of private individuals, and blaming these institutions for the investment activities of their founders is missing the point

The integrated ‘one bank’ model which links investment banking and wealth management has certainly helped cultivate an aggressive sales culture within the industry, but if things are to change it is up to those at the top to take charge