Given the uncertainty and volatility in the global markets, clients are getting more conservative and defensive, demanding a higher degree of transparency and yield.

Keith Black of CAIA discuses recent trends and developments in allocations to alternative investments in today’s market environment.

Alexander Kobler, regional head of investment products and services for UBS Wealth Management in Asia Pacific, discusses how the advisory model is increasingly been driven by more focused and active asset allocation decisions, enhanced by smarter and more industrialised technology offerings.

Mark Wightman of SunGard looks at the growing demand for convertible bonds among private clients in Asia, and explains how wealth managers can sell these products appropriately.

Adam Tejpaul, head of investments at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Asia, talks to Hubbis about the importance of discretionary mandates for the region’s wealthy, and what it takes to encourage clients to put their money in someone else's hands.

Robert Horrocks of Matthews explains how investors can use dividend-paying stocks as a way to generate income in their portfolios, and looks at how they can tap these opportunities.

Alfred Mak, head of investment products & advisory at Bank of East Asia, talks to Hubbis about trends in client appetite to deal with volatile markets and an uncertain outlook, and the greater buy-in for proper asset allocation.

Christophe Reech of Reech AiM Partners discusses some of the options, opportunities and risks for investors in volatile and uncertain markets.

Jean-Luc Freymond, chief executive officer of SAGE SA, talks to Hubbis about how wealth management organisations should look to enhance their systems to optimise portfolios and better-manage risk, and in turn enhance performance.

Pius Zgraggen of OLZ & Partners discusses the importance and evolution of efficient investing, and explains how to create stock portfolios in this way.

Ashok Shah of London & Capital looks at the types of asset classes and products which make sense given today’s economic situation and outlook.

Anthony Serhan of Morningstar explains the role, application and value of qualitative ratings as part of the investment and research process.

James R Rieger of S&P Indices looks at how investors can create income within their portfolios, and explains issues and considerations to bear in mind around yield and also inflation.

Urs Brutsch of HP Wealth Management explains the approach that European-based external asset managers (EAMs) should take when investing in Asia.

Lionel Florentin of Amundi looks at the most effective ways for advisers to discuss the concept of volatility and volatility strategies with wealthy clients.

Adam Tejpaul, head of investments for J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Asia, talks to Hubbis about trends and opportunities in income-enhancing products, and looks at the best ways for investors to deploy such strategies in their portfolio.

Victoria Ip, managing director and Asia Pacific chief investment strategist at Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, reveals some of the opportunities and approaches in the current landscape for private clients to manage their portfolios, looking at ways for them to generate income as part of how they adjust their asset allocations.

Henry Wong of BEA Union Investment Management Limited explains how investors should approach today’s challenging environment.

Phil Whittaker of Sotheby's Institute of Art explains the motivations behind why people invest in art, what they invest in, and some of the pitfalls and other considerations in the process.

Nicolas Robin of Threadneedle Investments explains where he sees commodities playing a role in investor portfolios, and addresses certain misconceptions about this asset class.

Didier Duret, global chief investment officer for ABN AMRO Private Banking, discusses his outlook for investment opportunities in 2012, and looks at what to expect against a backdrop of subdued returns expectations as a result of last year’s volatility.

Peter Lunzer of Lunzer Wine Investments explains the role and application of wine in an investor’s portfolio, as well as how to discuss investing in this commodity with clients.

Helen Ng, managing director, head of private clients and portfolio management for GAM in Asia, explains how market volatility and uncertainty have impacted expectations, asset allocation, and the way clients view and run their portfolios.

Phil Whittaker of Sotheby's Institute of Art discusses and analyses the various ways that people can buy art for investment purposes, and explains the fees involved.

Stephen Thornber of Threadneedle Investments reveals his investment process in creating a robust income-generating equity portfolio, and explains what investors should look for.

Joseph Ho of Credit Suisse looks at how investors can use ETFs within the core and satellite parts of their portfolio, and in particular at using them tactically during volatile market conditions.

Ron Lee, head of investment advisory, private banking, at Union Bancaire Privee in Asia, explains how clients are now looking to generate investment performance, and the role of dynamic asset allocation in the process.

Christophe Reech of Reech AiM Partners explains how he finds and manages alternative investment opportunities to provide value and consistent returns for investors.

Duncan Goodwin of Martin Currie Investment Management explains the main characteristics and focus of his natural resources fund, as well as the investment process it adopts to provide a unique offering.