The sale of Credit Suisse’s private banking operations in Germany has come as something of a surprise, but the country remains a tough nut for foreign banks to crack
Europe

‘Gatsby’ era draws to a close for private banks
Private banks are reworking business models in response to new regulations such as RDR, but there are other costs, for example spiralling salaries, which need to be addressed

Radical change for factors shaping emerging market growth
Fears over falling growth rates and the end of QE have made investors wary of emerging markets, but these economies should receive a boost as the developed world recovers

Equities riding in the slipstream of a global recovery
Private bankers and wealth managers believe an improving global economy bodes well for equities, particularly in Europe. But not all clients are convinced

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
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