China has a solid framework for growth in place and can be expected to manage the transformation of its economy, although there will be a few hiccups on the way. Current equity valuations could make this an attractive entry point
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Asian expansion and technological innovation central to UBS’ plans for the future
Clients have never been in greater need of advice, believes UBS boss Jürg Zeltner, and private banks need to strike a balance between technology and the human touch to fulfil those needs

China’s economy slowing but far from freefall
The Chinese economy is being restructured and the current slowdown is largely a reflection of this transition, while policymakers have plenty of room for manoeuvre

Is the wealth management M&A boom set to continue?
Consolidation in the wealth management industry looks set to continue in 2016. Julius Baer’s strategy of taking small stakes in emerging market firms takes advantage of local expertise while showing a commitment to wealth in developing regions, and is worthy of note

Wealth managers’ mixed feelings over impact of robo-advisers on the industry
Opinions are divided among the wealth management community over whether the rise of robo-advice is something to be feared or embraced

Should investors bet on India or China?
India is predicted to become the world’s fastest growing economy, while China’s has been slowing down, but what does the future hold for these countries and how should investors be positioned?

Education essential for ETFs to enter the mainstream
ETFs may be ideally suited to retail investors’ needs, but many financial advisers don’t fully understand them
High conviction strategies find alpha in ultra-efficient markets
In the hands of concentrated managers, portfolios can outperform benchmark indices even in the highly efficient US equity market

Volatile times lie in wait for global economy
Wealth managers do not have to be talented futurologists to know that the rebalancing of the global economy means higher volatility.

Structured products a way to smooth market jitters
The structured products market is smaller and very different to how it looked in its pre-crisis days but these vehicles still have a role to play in client portfolios
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