Latin America’s richest individuals have seen their wealth hit hard by drops in commodity prices, while many international banks have reduced their footprint or backed out of the region entirely

With half of all Italian private wealth managed by retail banks there is huge potential for private banks to expand domestically

South Africa’s private banks may excel in their use of technology, but the country itself faces myriad economic and political problems

The new generation of entrepreneurs are as motivated to change the world as they are to make money. Private banks must adapt in order to meet these needs

Both entrepreneurs and their offspring lose sleep over how family assets should be passed between generations, while wealth managers are terrified of losing clients. A clear and open discussion is vital in ensuring a smooth succession

Charitable activities can bring families together, but with younger generations frequently having different goals and ideas, they can also prove divisive

The fund management business may be dominated by the branding power of global players but there are still plenty of boutique firms delivering healthy returns

There are more female billionaires than ever before, with Asian entrepreneurs the big driver. But these women require a different approach from private banks than their male counterparts