Wealthy individuals are conscious of having to prepare for the unexpected, though many possess an incomplete understanding of risk profiling and processes. Their advisers need to bridge this gap

With the new Markets in Financial Instruments Directive coming into force in January, what will the impact be on private banks? Christoffer Malmer from SEB, LGT's Thomas Piske and Uner Nabi from EY give their views

UBS has maintained its global lead among wealth management brands, according to consultant Brand Finance, and Asia-Pacific is on the rise thanks to China’s love of a good name

Optimism is running high in both the political and financial systems in France, says Société Générale’s private banking supremo Jean-Francois Mazaud

Investment bankers used to call the shots, with private banking and asset management seen as little more than diversifiers. But times have changed, and as banks redraw business models, wealth management divisions are being placed front and centre

The end of secrecy-led services led private banks to put portfolio management at the heart of business models. But a new generation of clients is demanding a much broader range of services from their wealth managers 

The digital revolution is impacting all industries, and wealth management is no different. The good news is that many are embracing this new era, despite the many challenges it poses

Many wealthy families are finding it useful to bring in external advisers to help them formulate plans for succession and identify transitional challenges