Entrepreneurs may claim staff make their businesses tick, but the future of the workforce is rarely high on the agenda in initial discussions about handing over control of their companies

Private banks are finding that ESG is a way for them to establish relationships with the next generation of clients

Private equity seems well suited to opening up the African continent to foreign investors, but deal flows remain small

High net worth clients are discerning and demanding of their wealth manager. But firms that can deliver what they want can find themselves with a loyal client base 

There is evidence funds could boost performance by increasing the gender diversity of their management teams, but change is proving a slow process

Private banks are well aware they need to adjust their offer to clients, with an increasing focus on private equity, real estate and ESG products along with a shift in the way they manage relationships

Deals finalised by a gender-diverse investment committee outperform those led by male-only teams, yet the private equity industry continues to struggle to attract women

High fees and lacklustre performance have been the dominant drivers for clients looking to change wealth managers. Firms must address these issues, but there are other measures they can take to attract and retain clients