Wealthy individuals in the Asia-Pacific region have different needs and demands to clients in the rest of the world, and managers need to offer them tailored solutions

Malaysia appears well positioned to become the world’s leading provider of Islamic finance, with its market in sukuk bonds the jewel in the country’s crown

Emerging markets have underperformed global equities so far this year but investors should not be too quick to write them off

Lombard Odier’s Jérôme Teiletche and Charles Stucke from Guggenheim Investment Advisors debate whether the risk parity approach is suitable in the current market environment

As long as the safety of their assets is assured, clients are not too concerned about their banks’ reputations. But branding still matters

Last year saw signs of recovery in the wealth management industry while the business models of pure players and diversified firms have grown increasingly distinct

Vanguard’s Jeff Molitor makes the case for cap-weighted indices while Felix Goltz of EDHEC-Risk Institute backs smart beta strategies

Switzerland’s suspension of secrecy laws suggests global cooperation over tax strategy is possible, but wealth managers need to raise their game if they are to guide clients through this new world