Deep-seated reforms to banks’ fee models are needed if they are to make money in the long-term, and these must benefit the client
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December 16, 2009
No substitute for local knowledge
The big global brands are targeting Asia’s growth, but competition from local rivals mean they will not have things all their own way
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December 9, 2009
Will hedge funds make Santa’s list?
High net worth individuals fled from hedge funds during the financial crisis, but there are some signs of money starting to come back
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November 1, 2009
Time to freshen things up a little
It is hard to find true levels of innovation in the products offered up by leading wealth management groups, which risks alienating clients
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September 15, 2009
Avoid temptations of bad habits
Private banks have to develop business models that are advice-led and put the client first, and not go back to pushing products
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August 16, 2009
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June 30, 2009
Return of the self preservation society
A pattern is emerging of retail banks recommending internal products to their customers, but there is still room for the independents
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April 30, 2009
Private banks opt for new models
Senior wealth managers agree that private banking business models have to evolve, but there is no one-size-fits-all way forward
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March 31, 2009
Private banking treads new path
The ongoing economic crisis is pushing the private banking world into increasing allocations to passive investments, and many are embracing the benefits of exchange traded funds
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March 1, 2009
Time to face up to some home truths
Investors are showing little faith in the European investment industry, and things are not going to change until they are treated as individuals
Historically, German real estate has seen overheated markets and over-supply, but we are far from such scenarios today, according to Consus, a firm keen to manage costs and embrace latest construction technologies.
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