Private banks following the guided architecture approach face a number of challenges when selecting fund groups, but both sides must be fully transparent and work together if the relationship is to prosper

Emerging markets remain better placed to succeed in today’s volatile global economy, though they would benefit from a return to growth in the West

Italian fund houses are used to having free rein in their domestic market, but international firms are now a growing presence in the country. Yet both sides stand to benefit if they partner together

Antony John, CEO of BNP Paribas unit FundQuest, discusses the increased challenges faced by fund selectors in these tough economic conditions and the extra skills they need to assess passive in addition to active investments

Patrick Rivière discusses how French funds group La Française aims to cater to new clients and outlines plans for cross-border expansion

Innovative products can help clients to achieve their objectives and manage risk, but many are viewed with cynicism and have a long way to go to shake off the image of being little more than fee-generators

A concerted effort to bring in international business and revive the Irish economy is underway, but how the fund industry responds to new regulations is key.

Demand for cross-border funds is booming in Asia, reports Rekha Menon, but the market can be a difficult one for Western fund houses to establish themselves in