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Better business
Rob DeDominicis: After M&S – lessons in cybersecurity
Clients now expect their wealth manager to protect sensitive data as securely as their money
Analysis
Andy Parsons: Why passive MPS requires active due-diligence
With passive model portfolio strategies, warns Andy Parsons, advisers should be wary of concluding ‘cheapest is best’
Absolute Insight: A timely diversifier amid the market turmoil
April’s asset-price volatility was a reminder of the potential of absolute return, writes Ian Willings
James Singleton: Unlocking the full potential of private markets
What remains unresolved for wealth managers is the operational challenge of integration
Preya Patel: Tackling the hidden MPS tax headache
'ERI' is a risk for advisers – and one likely to become a bigger problem as MPS use expands
Andy Parsons: Active or passive? That is the question
Data analysis can raise as many questions as it answers but even then, says Andy Parsons, good data can help
Camille Vial: It’s time for wealth managers to get ‘phygital’
The Swiss financial market's transformation illustrates the need to adopt innovative solutions while preserving client experience
Absolute Insight: Cutting through the noise around absolute return
Absolute return is essential for the new investment reality, writes Ian Willings
Client Q&A – An introduction to wealth management
A short, generic, plain-English guide you can use with your clients. Or not
Andy Parsons: Be sure to look under the bonnet
What criteria are advisers using to help select DFMs and MPS solutions? Andy Parsons takes a closer look
Trilliam Jeong: Turn adviser retention into a competitive advantage
In an industry built on relationships, adviser attrition is more than just an HR issue
Andy Parsons: What’s in a name – or number?
Surely a portfolio’s name should offer a reasonable indication of where it sits in the market, argues Andy Parsons
Iran conflict: High stakes for the global economy
Michaël Nizard and Nabil Milali see three possible outcomes – with very different consequences for investors
AI-generated reputation risk – what wealth managers need to know
Ignoring the digital narrative is no longer an option for investment professionals, writes Tony McChrystal
Alternative thinking: The liquid route to better diversification
Liquid alternatives help bolster portfolios through uncorrelated sources of return, writes Tom May
AI of the beholder: Using AI in equity portfolio construction
Different models can help reduce the gap between information and actionable insight, writes Giovanni Beliossi
