North America and Asia-Pacific have led global levels of wealth to new highs, while indications are that high net worth individuals favour a streamlined approach to management

Neuflize OBC chairman Philippe Vayssettes discusses the relationship the French establishment has with parent bank ABN Amro and how clients are being advised to take on more risk to preserve their wealth

Recent falls in Japanese equities have shaken some private bankers’ faith in the ability of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to fix the structural problems that plague his country

The Brazilian stockmarket has endured a torrid time of late, but the economy has good long-term growth prospects

In historical terms, corporate bond yields are at record lows, but with returns from cash and sovereign debt even lower the asset class continues to attract investors

While worries over the global economy persist, meaning allocations to cash and fixed income continue, wealthy Asian investors are looking for yield in some selective local and international markets

Asia’s rising wealth is making its way into Western markets, and this flow could well increase if the Indian tax authorities continue to target the country’s affluent population

CMB’s deputy chairman and head of clients Ding Wei discusses how the Chinese bank plans to stay on top of the pile as the country’s private banking system opens up