The money network:

The money network:

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China’s $1.7 trillion hangover

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Private banking CEO roundtable: What about higher-returning investment strategies for clients?



Private banking CEO roundtable participants

PdW, Deutsche We are cautious about hedge funds as they are impacted when the markets have become politically driven. Conversely, small mid-cap private equity funds have seen an increase in demand. They have provided investors with some shield against volatility.

TK, Barclays The choice for clients is still between return and liquidity. Most of our aggressive investors are in private equity. There are opportunities in real estate: some clients like trophy investments; others are looking for long-term commercial assets in the major cities in markets like New York, London and Hong Kong.

JF, Citi Most clients that want to take risk are doing so in their companies. European banks will...


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