Private Banking

In this issue

Higher fees seem to be one response to lower interest rates

Clients are being offered advice on a wide range of topics

Nov 20, 2011

Testing times put focus on bright spots

Amid tougher rules and economic worries, banks are looking to new markets to chase the ultra rich

A man and a woman doing the trapeze act Nov 20, 2011

Client relations: Wealth managers adjust their approach to help rebuild trust

The sector is fighting back after private clients burnt their fingers during the financial crisis, says Tanya Powley

Nov 20, 2011

Retail distribution: Stricter selling rules likely to bring upheaval

Elaine Moore on the impact of changes to the way investment products can be sold

Nov 20, 2011

Hedge funds: Managers wary of taking too much ‘hot money’

The industry is wooing a fresh set of customers after huge withdrawals by the private banks, writes Sam Jones

A night view of Chongqing Nov 20, 2011

Growth: New life at the frontier of emerging markets

Sharlene Goff looks at where the best opportunities are expected to be

Nov 20, 2011

Confidentiality: Switzerland moves to avert threat to privacy privileges

Haig Simonian on deals with the UK and Germany. Worrying tensions remain with the US

Nov 20, 2011

London property market: Political stability offers haven for investors

Tanya Powley explains why the UK capital has remained so popular

Nov 20, 2011

Changing strategies: New charges aimed at less lucrative clients

Higher fees seem to be one response to lower interest rates, writes Lucy Warwick-Ching

Nov 20, 2011

Search for talent: Only the trilingual, numerate and personable need apply

Ever greater abilities are required of staff, reports Elaine Moore

A work by US artist Shepard Fairey on sale at a Bonhams auction ©Getty Nov 20, 2011

Non-core services: The art of investing in paintings and wine

Clients are being offered advice on a range of topics