All articles by John Schaffer
John Schaffer
Is Germanys love for robo-advice a worry for private banks?
Germanys robo-advice market is heating up quickly, and the younger tech-savvy population is a captive market for the slew of automated advisory service providers that are setting up shop. But do the new breed of advisors pose any real threat to the traditional wealth management industry? John Schaffer reports
Is real estate hot property for private banks?
Extensive property portfolios are synonymous with the wealthy, but how do private banks integrate real estate into the investment propositions for their clients? John Schaffer speaks with real estate experts in the industry to access HNWI demand for this asset class
UK Parliament to vote on Brexit: Wealth industry reacts
The Supreme Court has ruled that the UK cannot leave the European Union without a vote in Parliament.
Coutts looks towards Sterling opportunities
Coutts is buying up sterling following a significant fall in the UK currency in the four months following the Brexit vote.
Falcon manager pleads guilty to 1MDB charges
Former Singapore branch manager at Falcon Private Bank, Jens Sturzenegger, has pleaded guilty to six charges related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.
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BNP Paribas launches new digital wealth services
BNP Paribas Wealth Management launches eleven new apps after an extensive focus on technology incubators and collaboration with fintechs.
Roboadviser targeting 20% returns launches in UK
Novofina, a European robo-advise provider, is launching its ‘Neue Finanzen’ service in the UK, touting significant returns through a tailored algorithm that uses artificial intelligence.
BNP Paribas Wealth Management means business
The needs of wealthy entrepreneurs are undoubtedly complex, and BNP Paribas is attempting to serve this demographic by offering a holistic approach that incorporates digital innovation. John Schaffer speaks with the Co-CEOs of the banks wealth management division, Vincente Lecomte and Sofia Merlo, about their plans
Make way for the RegTech revolution
The term RegTech has been coined over the past year. Although it is a fairly nascent industry, deploying regulatory technology could lead to significant cost savings for the private banking industry. So what are the prospects and challenges along the way? John Schaffer finds out
Dutch wealthy population to show growth spurt
The population of wealthy individuals in the Netherlands experienced a slump in 2015. However, the tide is set to turn with a healthy forecast for performance over the coming five years. John Schaffer digs deeper into a recently published WealthInsight report on the Dutch wealth sector