While the acquisition of its nemesis Credit Suisse may seem an open goal for UBS, the resulting behemoth leaves small banks poised to soak up both lost assets and cut talent

Something that many have considered unthinkable happened with UBS’s buyout of Credit Suisse, but this mega-merger is not without its own, very real risks.

The Italian firm believes younger cohorts of clients will come to appreciate its advice-led business model

An integrated, 'one bank' approach is the best way to service high end clients, believes BNP Paribas' Pierre Ramadier

The past two decades have seen private banks move beyond the old secrecy-led approach end embrace asset management expertise  

Advising wealthy, multi-generational families, embracing their values and investment needs is now the domain of today’s skilled private banker 

The London-headquartered firm is looking for acquisitions in both its home market and overseas

This year’s record number of winners (65), the highest since the global private banking awards programme started in 2009, is a clear indication of private banks’ increased focus on client needs and their ability to innovate