CIMB’s Carolyn Leng tells Elisa Trovato how the private bank targets Malaysia’s growing high net worth segment, and uses externally managed products to deliver the wealth management solutions they demand

Many high net worth individuals have had their faith in large global players shaken by the financial crisis, and as a result Asia’s smaller, domestic-focused banks are moving into the vacuum created in the wealth management space. Rehka Menon reports

Foreign asset managers looking to win active sub-advisory mandates in China have a tough task ahead of them as domestic fund managers, cautious after suffering heavy losses from their global equity exposure during the financial crisis, turn to passive products for overseas exposure. Henry Smith reports

There are plenty of opportunities for private investors to take advantage of the growth in Asia’s emerging markets, but the nature of this growth is likely to have a domestic focus, writes Elliot Smither

Prudential’s Thomas Cheong explains how the firm utilises its global investment capabilities to open up overseas markets to distributors, and outlines plans for thematic long-term funds, writes Elisa Trovato

Antony Hung discusses recent developments in global finance, and outlines Merrill Lynch’s ambitious plans to expand its share of the Asian wealth management industry. Elisa Trovato reports

Clients’ experiences during the financial crisis can form part of a crucial learning curve, writes Elisa Trovato, while the changing economic climate is also providing opportunities for the region’s smaller banks

Elisa Trovato talks to Bruno Lee of HSBC Wealth Management about the firm’s successful adoption of the guided architecture model

Rekha Menon talks to Vikrant Gugnani about the strategies that turned Reliance Capital Asset Management into the biggest player in the Indian mutual funds industry and his ambitious plans for the future

The financial crisis will increase co-operation between distributors and fund managers, while banks’ battered reputations may see them lose out to insurance companies, writes Elisa Trovato

An increasing number of international players are turning their attention to domestic private banking platforms but finding the personnel to take advantage of the huge opportunites available in Asia is not easy, writes Elisa Trovato

Sub-advisory can help businesses develop by outsourcing the manufacturing of investment returns to an established investment manager. This allows distributors to focus on their core competency – engaging with the consumer

Oliver Bolitho, Head of Goldman Sachs Asset Management Asia ex-Japan, on investment solutions

Michel Longhini from BNP Paribas Private bank believes Asian investors to be very sophisticated, favouring a hands-on approach to wealth management. Elisa Trovato reports

Wealth managers are looking to benefit from the high levels of growth in emerging markets, but, as Peter Flavel, global head of private banking at Standard Chartered tells Peter Guest, success in Asian markets requires a very different strategy to those that bring success in the west

Asset managers are having to adapt their products to succeed in a competitive Asian market. Peter Guest talks to Amy Cho about how Pictet’s global theme funds are proving attractive to Asian investors

These are tough times for the Chinese fund industry. Foreign shareholders are faced not only with poorly performing markets, but distribution problems and cultural and political differences. But the rewards for those who persevere could be substantial, writes Henry Smith

Despite fears of a recession, Japanese corporate fundamentals are robust and Japanese equities provide a compelling developed-market investment