Not only is there now a widespread belief among investors that they have a duty to do good with their allocations, but also that sustainable portfolios tend to outperform

The inherent conservatism of private bank leaders is holding back the evolution of business models, although a forward thinking minority are moving with the times

Private banks have a duty to ensure clients better understand the different aspects of sustainable investing and to tailor solutions to meet both their investment and impact needs, argues Standard Chartered’s Didier von Daeniken

As the coronavirus pandemic reshapes our working lives, asset managers must find new ways to interact with their clients, says Avia Investors’ Apiramy Jeyarajah

Companies which fail to actively promote diversity are not only missing out on high-quality staff, but are simply leaving money on the table

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