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2 months ago | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Julie Howard |Ali Alenazi
The Middle East is undergoing profound transformation, with implications for markets, regional stability, and key players’ power dynamics. With the ceasefire in Gaza bringing much-needed respite to one of the Middle East’s key hotspots, regime change in Syria, and the arrival of President Trump, private banks are keeping an eye on what comes next.
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2 months ago | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Ali Alenazi
Analysts highlight overweight stock positions across India, Japan and Singapore, aiming to leverage strong domestic growth and manage exposure to geopolitical uncertainties. Indian equities have dropped 6 per cent from the late September peak during the October to November market pullback, presenting an “attractive tactical” opportunity for entry, says Cheuk Wan Fan, chief investment officer at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth in Asia.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Philippe Bolopion |Ali Alenazi
Public markets in India have seen recovery in global flows while private ones have experienced a slowdown in international money. India’s financial markets are charting contrasting trajectories. While public markets surge on the back of robust domestic inflows, private markets grapple with valuation corrections driven by declining global investments. India's public markets have witnessed a remarkable rebound in foreign investments, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s economic prospects.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Louise Findlay-Wilson |Ali Alenazi
Political and investment pressures are leading family offices to reassess commitments to ESG strategies within their portfolios. Family offices are reassessing attitudes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments, as wealth managers find new ways to adopt sustainable practices.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Marc Acheson |Elisa Trovato |Ali Alenazi
Boutique wealth manager warns of threats to family wealth as next generation inheritors face uncertain future. Nearly a third (30 per cent) of young heirs to family fortunes speak of “apprehension” regarding their lack of practical experience in organisational leadership. Even more strikingly, 25 per cent actively fear the financial burden attached to their future position, according to a new study by Nedbank Private Wealth.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Marc Acheson |Yuri Bender |Ali Alenazi
Europe is at a crossroads in a new world order after Trump’s resounding victory, but the future is riddled with uncertainties. President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping comeback and his threats of trade tariffs have undoubtedly shaken investor confidence in Europe. This, coupled with Germany and France's domestic issues, poses real challenges for the continent’s economies and markets.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Elisa Trovato |Harveer Mata |Ali Alenazi
The Indian diaspora have become the main Asian group to embrace the family office concept over the past two years. The family office world is emerging as a major force in the global economy, with the Indian diaspora spearheading growth, according to Singapore-based DBS, one of Asia’s leading wealth managers. Since 2018, the number of family offices in India has surged from 45 to 300, reflecting rapid expansion of wealth among Indian high net worth families.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Harveer Mata |Yuri Bender |Ali Alenazi
Some commentators believe the changing of nom-dom rules could lead to an exodus of affluent families from the UK. The Labour government’s much anticipated first Budget has ruffled a few feathers, with concerns looming over the UK ecosystem as a successful hub for entrepreneurs and their families, according to experts. The main change for these highly mobile global families has been the much-anticipated scraping of the ‘non-dom’ tax status, replaced with a new residence-based regime.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Harveer Mata |Yuri Bender |Ali Alenazi
The private bank has repositioned itself, claiming to offer a mix of Swiss stability and boutique agility. The repositioning of family owned Syz Bank heralds the start of a new developmental stage for Swiss boutique and mid-sized private banks, keen to differentiate themselves from big players.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
pwmnet.com | Ali Al-Enazi |Karen Barrett |Yuri Bender |Ali Alenazi
An evolving fragmented market, rich in entrepreneurs, has prompted BNP Paribas to focus on German growth, while HSBC continues to emphasise its Asian business strategies. BNP Paribas' acquisition of HSBC's private banking activities in Germany marks a significant shift of the tectonic plates in European wealth management. A German market of entrepreneurs and wealthy families, not traditionally well-served by domestic institutions, is now increasingly coming into play for cross-border firms.
