Philanthropy has undergone a recent surge, but private banks should develop more innovative solutions to boost its effects and help to draw attention to forgotten causes, believes Lombard Odier’s Karin Jestin

In their pursuit of new money, private banks are trying to build up brand recognition, be it by highlighting their traditional values or the way they have embraced the digital revolution

Ukrainians are worried about the security of their assets, creating opportunities for global wealth managers

With central banks prioritising growth over curbing inflation, investors are searching for safe havens in which to hide their assets from the threat of rising prices

Private banks and fund houses are facing huge upheavals to the way they do business, but some see the current environment as a chance to boost dialogue with clients and increase their share of wallet

By boosting its headcount, London-based RWC Partners has improved the firm’s ability to forge links with wealth managers

The damage to banks reputations from scandals will make it harder for these institutions to secure private client business

It is looking increasingly likely that many of the big global financial players will seek to offload some of their private banking operations, but who might step in to buy them?