Stephanie Lim, previously chief investment officer of UBI Capital Singapore, is joining independent asset management company HP Wealth Management as a senior portfolio management.

Michael Hartweg of EFG Financial Products describes the benefits such as flexibility and transparency of using structured products.

Finaport's founders, Hellmut Schuemperli and Alex Borissov, talk to Hubbis about the firm's value proposition within the context of the evolving Swiss wealth management landscape - and they explain how they can play a role amid the growing connectivity between Asia and the rest of the world.

David Reymond, market head for Asia, independent asset managers (IAMs) & global custody, at Bank Julius Baer, explains why he expects to see the independent model flourish in the region - and reveals how these firms will be able to grow sustainably.

William Chan, founder and chief executive officer of Stamford Privee, talks to Hubbis about the current global landscape for family offices - as well as expected trends and opportunities in Asia.

Marc Geary, head of private wealth management and family office services at Harris Fraser Group, talks to Hubbis about the need for more client education about independent models as well as the need more broadly for more transparency in Asian wealth management.

Having in place investment processes and generating performance which meet client expectations are a result of taking a client-centric approach, according to panel speakers at Hubbis' inaugural Independent Wealth Management Forum 2013 in Singapore in mid-March.

Despite widely-held beliefs to the contrary, Asian clients will pay fees for advice and service if they feel they get value for money, according to panel speakers at Hubbis' inaugural Independent Wealth Management Forum 2013 in Singapore in mid-March.

Speaking at Hubbis' inaugural Independent Wealth Management Forum 2013 in Singapore in mid-March, senior industry practitioners emphasised their optimism for this nascent industry in Asia.

Speaking at the Hubbis Independent Wealth Management Forum 2013 in Singapore in mid-March - Peter Triggs of DBS Private Bank explains the drivers and attractions for investing in Asia, and looks at DBS' role in this.

In a move to further strengthen its Asia-based offering for independent asset management (IAM) companies, Pictet & Cie is setting up a new IAM department in Hong Kong – adding to its existing presence in Singapore.

Remy Obermann, head of the independent asset managers (IAM) department at Pictet, gives Hubbis an insight into the challenging IAM landscape in Switzerland, as well as the current issues confronting European-based firms as they look to access Asia.

Talking to Hubbis about the growth challenges and opportunities for independent asset management companies in Switzerland and Asia, Olivier Collombin, partner, Lombard Odier & Co Capital Partners, and founder of E-MERGING, and Michael Ley, independent asset managers - business development, at Lombard Odier, look at where next for the serious industry players.

Despite the roles of both Hong Kong and Singapore as popular Asian wealth management hubs, they have significantly different types of appeal to independent asset management companies.

With intensifying compliance and regulatory obligations, independent asset management companies in Singapore face greater challenges every day.

Urs Brutsch, managing partner and founder of HP Wealth Management, talks to Hubbis about his priorities for the year ahead, and his outlook for the independent asset management in Singapore.

Massimo Hilber, chief executive officer of Aris GSK Solutions, talks to Hubbis about the implications for wealth management – and especially the independent asset management industry – of forthcoming tax criminality legislation in Singapore.

Beat Stamm, chief executive officer of Marcuard Asia, explains some of the drivers and benefits for European-based independent asset managers (IAMs) looking to invest in Asia and set up local operations. But he outlines key issues to consider for those thinking of making such a move.

Alison Lo, managing director at Target Capital Management, talks to Hubbis about the firm’s priorities and how it is looking to access the various opportunities in China.

Mandeep Nalwa, chief executive officer and founder of Taurus Wealth Advisors, the independent asset management company, talks to Hubbis about the importance of clients opting for an advisory-led approach rather than trying to be self-directed.

Claudia Neuenschwander, chief executive officer for Finaport in Asia, shares with Hubbis the firm’s approach to doing business, managing clients, and building a successful global business.

Olivier Mivelaz of Swiss-Asia Financial Services explains some of the key reasons why so many European-based independent asset management companies (IAMs) and family offices are looking to Asia for growth.

Anthonia Hui of AL Wealth Partners discusses the main developments and trends in expanding the external asset management model and concept in Asia.

Anthonia Hui of AL Wealth Partners explains the implications for the external asset management industry, and individual firms, of recent regulatory changes and new licensing requirements in Singapore.

Remy Obermann, head of the independent asset managers department at Pictet & Cie, talks to Hubbis about the opportunities for his business in Asia, and also why the firm is well-positioned to take advantage of these.

Barclays is committed to showing that its new focus on Asia’s burgeoning independent asset management industry can bring a new dimension to the overall offering by a private bank in this space, say Cedric Lizin, head of the firm’s regional business and head of key clients in Asia Pacific, and Annabelle Chow, team head, independent asset managers, Asia Pacific.

Marcuard Asia has hired Chow Yong Sern as its new head of portfolio management as of September.

Barclays has created a team to cover the growing number of independent asset managers (IAMs) in Asia – with ambitions to become a top-three player within this space in the region.

Lombard Odier's Olivier Collombin, head of independent asset managers, Geneva, and Michael Ley, in charge of business development for independent asset managers and family offices, talk to Hubbis about how the firm has engaged this part of the wealth management community to develop its global business, including offering a networking platform that can help organisations meet strategic goals.