The wealthiest members of society are both celebrated as job creators and vilified as a symptom of a society which badly needs reform

Advances in technology have made it possible for concierge services to be integrated into wealth managers’ offerings, bringing benefits to both private banks and their clients

The largest asset managers have the ability to push companies into combating the climate crisis through shareholder voting, but they are not making the most of the opportunity

Family offices, venture capital funds and other investors hungry for yield see plentiful opportunities in Ukraine, especially in its ports, agriculture and technology sectors. But the risks remain, not least over central bank independence and future relations with Vladimir Putin’s Russia   

Wealth managers have made great strides towards digitalisation and sustainable investing, but much more needs to be done if they are to attract and retain millennials as clients

Asset managers who overstate the sustainability of their products through ‘greenwashing’ them may fool investors for now, but will pay the price in time

Although many private banks are forecasting strong returns from private equity over the next few years, some believe the asset class could be in for a rough ride

Sub-advisers may be frustrated about by falling fees and higher service levels, but the model remains appealing for both asset managers and distributors

South African investors and expats see the Isle of Man as safe haven for both their asserts and their families

Asset managers are in a unique position to help companies transition for a lower carbon future by divesting from the laggards and engaging with those on the right path

The battle to be the next US president will be a fiery, drawn out affair. How will markets, and the economy, react?

ETFs have thrived in the long bull market, but the return of volatility to markets should mean a more fertile environment for active managers. Will smart beta ETFs be able to compete?