Summary
The twenty-second Meeting of Minds Wealth Management and Private Banking took place on Thursday 16 November at The Lanesborough Hotel, London. This document summarises the key issues raised in the topics discussed during the roundtables that took place on the day.
A Meeting of Minds Wealth Management & Private Banking is a biannual strategic forum organised by Owen James which brings together the CEOs and CIOs of the private banks and wealth managers.
The agenda encompasses investment trends and the geopolitical climate impacting them as well as the day to day issues faced by those running these businesses. Participants enjoy access to strategic insight, active involvement in shaping the industry and networking at the highest level. The day is a blend of roundtable sessions addressing a pre-researched and pre-agreed agenda with open discussion led by objective and professional moderators; keynotes provided by external speakers whose remit is to spark debate and encourage fresh and original thinking; plus substantial networking both structured and unstructured.
To find out more about taking part, please contact Simon Black at Owen James: simonblack@owenjamesgroup.com or you can contact him at 01483 862 698.
This Report
The Roundtable Sessions were moderated by Scorpio:
- Stuart Cummins
- Annie Catchpole
- Alex Johnson
- Mark Miles
- Tasha Vashisht
- Laura Cavacuiti
- Ben McNeil
We are very grateful for the time and energy they have expended on making A Meeting of Minds Wealth Management and Private Banking a success and hope you will consider this report an interesting, thought-provoking and accessible read.
As ever your feedback is much appreciated. We would also like to thank the independent experts who were part of the sessions for sharing their knowledge and giving us their time and energy both in the run up to A Meeting of Minds Wealth Management and Private Banking and on the day.
The Sponsors
We would like to thank all our sponsors who make these Meetings possible. The following groups took part in the Meeting and their motivation for taking part is threefold:
- To be, and to be seen as being supportive of the industry;
- To understand the stresses and strains being placed on the industry and, where possible, respond to them;
- To talk openly with these business leaders with a view to ensuring that their businesses are strategically
The Findings
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REGULATORY UPDATE – ARE YOU READY FOR MIFID II
While MIFID II is looming at the start of 2018, there is still a lot of uncertainty as to what is required. Key areas of concern are evidencing the cost breakdown of transactions, demonstrating suitability, reporting transactions and product governance.
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SUSTAINABLE, ETHICAL, ENGAGEMENT, IMPACT – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Client demand for ethical investing is growing, however many barriers remain in place, but as a rapid increase in clients seeking products in alignment with their value system, means that it is essential that this is viewed as a key strategy by the wealth industry.
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THE FUTURE OF INVESTMENT ADVICE
The future of investment advice remains a subject of continued debate following the ever increasing utilisation of digital automation by financial institutions. Ultimately, firms must adopt a balanced service model, determining exactly which elements of the proposition to automate in conjunction with the human element of personal advice and overcome hurdles in terms of legacy IT systems.
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THE TICKING “RES NON DOM” TIME BOMB
The new non-domicile rules are now in force and take retroactive effect from April 2017. The latest sets of provisions for non-dom clients are complex. With fears of deterring global investors and an imminent brain drain it is crucial that wealth advisers are ensuring that clients are fully aware of the impact of this legislation and how to ensure they are compliant.
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WHAT DOES YOUR PERFECT OUTSOURCING PARTNER LOOK LIKE?
Consolidation and increased regulation continue to elevate the attractiveness of outsourcing as a way to meet operational challenges. However to ensure you capitalise on the financial benefits, finding the perfect outsourcing partner with a strong cultural fit is paramount to a successful long-term relationship.
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