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

Should she become president, Elizabeth Warren has ambitious plans that would alarm markets and investors

While US private banks have used the huge wealth generated by a booming economy to transform themselves, European players, and the Swiss in particular, are having to overcome multiple headwinds. One thing is certain though: the successful firms of tomorrow will be the ones who put clients firmly at the heart of their business

PWM’s annual private banking awards see a strong showing from leading US banks which are combining technological innovation, customer service and business acumen, in stark contrast to their risk-averse European rivals 

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

Wealth managers are able to collect more client data than ever before and can use it to deliver a more bespoke experience. But striking the right balance between privacy and personalisation will be an ongoing challenge

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