Entrepreneurship and the growing emergence of China were the biggest drivers of global billionaire wealth in 2017, which has reached almost $9tn

Developing economies have endured a turbulent few months, but even over the longer term they tend to display more volatility than developed markets. Are high net worth investors better off avoiding them completely?

The technology sector has been a big driver of emerging market returns of late and there are now signs that these economies are becoming innovation hubs in their own right

There are huge opportunities to be found across Asia, but both local and global investors risk missing out 

Asian clients are developing increasingly complex needs and demanding more from their wealth managers, making the shortage of experienced relationship managers a growing concern for private banks

Most private banks expect Japanese equities to continue to perform in 2018, with European stocks also expected to do well

The wealth management industry in China is maturing, going beyond product pushing to offering a broader range of professional services, and catering to the extended family is now seen as a key consideration

Having experienced the benefits of customisation in other areas of their lives, wealthy investors now demand a more personalised service from private banks