US markets have performed well over the past year, but there are worries that they do not accurately reflect the state of the country’s economy

China’s economic growth may be slowing but this is, at least in part, due to deliberate government policy and should not scare off potential investors

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

Facing up to a variety of challenges, groups which are seen as regional leaders in private banking are paving the way with company wealth management strategies which are responding to the changing landscape

Rajesh Malkani, head of Asian wealth management at Standard Chartered, discusses the opportunities opening up in China and how tighter regulations have strengthened Singapore

Private banks have been slow to explore the opportunities that Islamic finance could offer, but there are signs this is starting to change

China’s currency may have a long way to go before it reaches “reserve” status, but other nations are under no illusions as to the renminbi’s potential

The huge number of European equity funds on offer provides plenty of opportunities, but fund selectors need to be aware of managers’ preferences for their home nation