Smaller asset managers are agile enough to quickly incorporate ESG principles into their DNA, but it will take the size and scale of the behemoths to promote the shift to sustainability the world so urgently needs

Wealth managers accumulate huge amounts of client data, but are failing to put it to good use

Financial incentives are a crucial piece of the puzzle when it comes to engaging and motivating employees 

Private banks need to put technological solutions at the heart of their operations if they are to meet the demands raised by clients and relationship managers, though there will always be a need for human interaction

Whatever happens with Brexit, many on the continent hope the UK’s financial acumen and expertise remain a key part of the European investment ecosystem

The battle to be the next US president will be a fiery, drawn out affair. How will markets, and the economy, react?

Clients appear broadly satisfied with the service they receive from wealth managers, although they would like to see more innovation in digital services

ETFs have thrived in the long bull market, but the return of volatility to markets should mean a more fertile environment for active managers. Will smart beta ETFs be able to compete?