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Inside this issue
• The financial sector is caught in the crossfire of rulemakers’ reforms
• The troubles of Swiss bank UBS are not over
• Politicians can see rich pickings for tax in the assets of the wealthy - -
Content
Crises force a radical change of approach
Scandals and shrinking wealth are just two of the challenges, reports Megan Murphy
Asia: Concentration of global wealth shifts to the east
Megan Murphy looks at the implications for the sector
UBS: How the mightiest fell out of favour
The Swiss bank’s troubled times are far from over, reports Haig Simonian
Switzerland: Disclosures, upheavals, sales and takeovers
Haig Simonian explains why this year is one most would like to forget
Regulation: Rulemakers move on client protection
Banks face tighter scrutiny, says Brooke Masters
Tax: Affluent investors ponder where to live
Vanessa Houlder explains the far-reaching impact of a changed climate
Deposits: Lure of high returns leads investors warily back to risk
The widespread flight to safety may be over, says Sharlene Goff
Anxiety levels can also guide investment decisions
Private banks are increasingly turning to behavioural finance to understand clients’ attitudes to risk, writes Alice Ross
Global views: Wealthy seek tailored services
The rich have become more international in outlook and activities, says Megan Murphy
Succession planning: Tricky business of giving it away
It is not easy to hand your money on, explains Lucy Warwick-Ching
