The civil unrest going on in Hong Kong is nothing new, rather part of a long history of protest which has previously led to social reforms. But with a looming threat of Chinese intervention, the hope is that the territory’s leaders engage in dialogue with civil society to maintain the city’s advantages as a financial centre
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Hong Kong cries out for strong and honest leadership

Private View Blog: Price is icing on cake of sub-advisory relationships
Sub-advisers may be frustrated about by falling fees and higher service levels, but the model remains appealing for both asset managers and distributors

Private View Blog: Wallabies and springboks thriving on Isle of Man
South African investors and expats see the Isle of Man as safe haven for both their asserts and their families
Smoothing the succession path for entrepreneurs
Wealth managers can play a fundamental role in helping entrepreneurs prepare successfully for handing over control of their businesses to family members, the management team, or new owners

Private View Blog: The critical role financial services can play in tackling the climate crisis
Asset managers are in a unique position to help companies transition for a lower carbon future by divesting from the laggards and engaging with those on the right path

Fintech on Friday: Using technology to open up new revenue streams
Technology is creating new markets for wealth managers and allowing participation in others which were previously considered unprofitable

Private View Blog: Is ESG a way to tame emerging markets?
Emerging markets are full of potential but notoriously volatile. Can applying an environmental, social and governance approach to investment make for a smoother ride?

Banks must do more to shield clients from falling fund stars
Private banks’ are frequently dazzled by the size and past performance of ‘blockbuster’ funds and ‘star’ managers and include them on their approved lists of funds without carrying out robust checks. They need to up their game

Private View Blog: Will wealth managers find the right mix between talent and technology?
The potential is there for technology to usher in a new type of relationship between clients and relationship managers, but there is a danger of losing the human element from wealth management

Fintech on Friday: Embedding digital into a private bank's DNA
Senior wealth management executives must show frontline staff that technology can empower them and need not be feared
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