Adrian Darley, Ignis

Although Europe is struggling to emerge from recession, wealth management stocks in particular are worth a look, writes Yuri Bender.

The domestic retail banks in Brazil are not going to give up their domination of the private banking market without a fight, write Karl von Bezing and Ziggy Harris, but there are huge opportunities for foreign players.

Richard Wohanka, UBP

Despite the problems at Union Bancaire Privée, Richard Wohanka still believes in the fund of funds model, although he recognises asset allocation processes need reforming. Yuri Bender reports.

Jhon Mortensen, Nordea

Nordea’s private banking chief Jhon Mortensen tells Yuri Bender why catering for highly mobile customers who move from country to country is a recipe for growth, and how the bank is embracing the “onshore” model.

Serge Ledermann, Banque Heritage

Financial centres across the globe are competing to win the business of fund houses and wealth managers. Increasing levels of regulation are encouraging some to move to traditional European centres, although the lure of the Far East is also proving attractive. Yuri Bender reports.

Deborah Fuhr, BlackRock

The European ETF industry may be booming, but confusion over product definitions and a fragmented marketplace could hit their expansion into the retail sector, writes Elisa Trovato.

Bryn Jones, Rathbones

The focus in the corporate bond sector has turned towards active selection with managers looking to companies with exposure to the US and emerging markets, writes Ceri Jones.

Marc Denogent, HFR Asset Management

Ucits structures have proved incredibly popular with hedge fund allocators ever since the Madoff fraud, but the Ucits brand may be misleading investors as to the risks involved, reports Elisa Trovato.

Patel Pinakin, JPMorgan

Despite the political turmoil, Thailand remains attractive in terms of investment potential, although foreign investors may prefer other countries in the region that appear to be more stable, writes Elliot Smither.

David Bailin, Citi Private Bank

Funds have to pass a thorough due diligence screening process to make it onto Citi’s recommended list, as David Bailin explains to Elisa Trovato.

Each month in PWM, 12 top European asset allocators reveal how they would spend €100,000 in a fund supermarket for a fairly conservative client with a balanced strategy.