Private bankers and wealth managers believe an improving global economy bodes well for equities, particularly in Europe. But not all clients are convinced
Europe

Swiss must use crisis to forge new models
Swiss private banks face problems which in combination may prove fatal for some, but those that adapt can enjoy a bright future

High yield stands out in troubled times for bonds
Despite volatility over the summer, high yield bond funds continue to attract investors searching for yield in what is a difficult environment for fixed income in general

Pioneering Banque Syz welcomes winds of change
Eric Syz, who helped found Banque Syz along asset management lines rather than the more traditional secrecy-led model, welcomes the changes running through Swiss private banking and plays down rumours of a possible sale

ETFs gain ground as markets start moving
The strengthening of the global economy is giving European equities a welcome boost, while the flexibility of ETFs makes these the ideal products for many investors looking to gain exposure to the region

Money market funds feel force of EU clampdown
Upheaval in the European money market fund sector seems inevitable with the very existence of these products threatened by new regulations, while US-based funds could be handed a big advantage

Templeton’s Mark Mobius focuses on bigger picture
Emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius discusses uprisings, Sharia investments and what the future might hold for China

New look Pioneer pins hopes on fixed income
Pioneer Investments’ Sandro Pierri discusses his ambitious plans to expand the funds house by branching out further from its Italian heartlands and the challenges of making money from fixed income

Global heavyweights set sights on Ukraine
Ukrainians are worried about the security of their assets, creating opportunities for global wealth managers

The best in Irish innovation
The Irish government is trying to attract major global players to set up shop in the country, and financial services, headed by the funds industry, are leading the way
Roosevelt Skerrit became the world's youngest head of state when he took up the position of prime minister of Dominica in 2004. He has since presided over a programme of reconstruction of storm-ravaged housing and infrastructure and revitalising the country's tourism industry. Moreover, his stewardship of the geothermal energy project has put Dominica on the road to clean energy self-sufficiency
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