Sanjay Joshi, London & Capital’s fixed income boss, is cautiously optimistic about the state of the global economy, but warns stability brings its own challenges

Charismatic co-founder Daniel Freedman steered L&C through three decades, but had already started succession planning

Collaboration between private and investment banking allows Credit Suisse to meet Asian entrepreneurs’ needs through every stage of their personal and business lifecycle 

The Italian bank has enjoyed rapid domestic expansion and now has international targets in mind, says CEO Gian Maria Mossa

The ‘key client’ group at BNP Paribas Wealth Management has found rich pickings in Asia and is now shifting attention to other markets, says its boss Rémi Frank

Hong Kong’s connectivity will be key to opening up the wider region to international clients and markets, believes Marina Lui, head of China business at UBS Wealth Management

Many European banks have struggled to make headway in Asia but Mike Blake, who runs UBP’s operations in the region, is in expansionary mood

US banks are enjoying a renaissance, believes Citi’s private banking boss Peter Charrington, as they have been quickest to adapt their business models to the post-financial crisis world