There is nothing wrong with male advisers, but female investors feel more empowered when dealing with other women

Robo-advisers must identify new revenue streams and find an efficient balance between automated services and human interaction if they are to become commercially successful

Financial institutions will need to maintain a post-Covid physical office presence, even if the set-up changes, as many employees continue to work for part of the week from home

Most private banks have taken anti-money laundering obligations seriously and as the ongoing 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal shows, the penalties for falling foul of regulations are severe

Covid-19 has reinforced the need for private banks to transform their digital offerings, which will mean improving the client experience and efficient use of data, explained Jennifer Miller from US tech provider Vuture in a recent PWM webinar

Change is risky for firms and boards of directors must see beyond talk of disruption and innovation to focus on essential qualities and a handful of best practices

Private banks had already been rethinking the way they service global families before coronavirus hit but the crisis means they are focusing more than ever on this key client segment

More diverse leadership in the wealth industry would make it less hubristic, more focused on steady returns, and better advance the public good, yet women aiming for the top face a number of obstacles