Unless the number of quality relationship managers in Asia increases, private banks are likely to put greater resources into digital alternatives

Wealthy individuals are placing ever more importance on digital technology in managing their financial affairs, but trusted advisers still have a role to play

Swiss banks are seeing their reputations take a battering as they face up to US charges of tax evasion, yet they have no option but to comply with the authorities

Wealthy clients often swap managers when undergoing a lifestyle change, suggesting advisers are not doing enough to adapt

The sale of Credit Suisse’s private banking operations in Germany has come as something of a surprise, but the country remains a tough nut for foreign banks to crack

Africa’s economic growth is attracting global investors, while wealth managers are seeking business among its HNW population

Wealthy individuals in the Asia-Pacific region have different needs and demands to clients in the rest of the world, and managers need to offer them tailored solutions

Malaysia appears well positioned to become the world’s leading provider of Islamic finance, with its market in sukuk bonds the jewel in the country’s crown