Rick Lacaille, global CIO at State Street Global Advisors, believes China’s political problems are leading to great valuations for investors, while he sees opportunities in Russia’s attempts to boost its non-energy economy

Jamie MacLeod, CEO of Berry Asset Management, made his name in the world of funds, but is now looking to conquer the wealth management space by growing the footprint of his boutique business

Threadneedle Investment’s vice-chairman, Sarah Arkle, believes the current environment is throwing up plenty of opportunities for those active managers willing to take on moderate risk

Restoring client trust has become a priority for wealth managers, yet its payoff may not be immediate

Didier Duret, ABN Amro Private Banking’s CIO, typifies the confidence that is once again flowing through Dutch bank

Alan and Gina Miller, the founders of SCM Private, believe managing their own money alongside their clients’ helps them follow a longer-term strategy, such as avoiding overhyped emerging markets and embracing ETFs

Schroders’ distribution chief, Massimo Tosato, evaluates the growing threat of ETFs to the funds industry and how it intends to cope with increasing European regulation

Christine Ross from SG Private Banking Hambros discusses the importance of tax planning for cross-border clients and the bank’s strategy for growth