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03 Feb 2026

The Investment Advisor Is Quietly Replacing the Relationship Manager — And Most Banks Are Not Ready

SwitzerlandUnited KingdomUnited StatesDubai / United Arab EmiratesAsia (Regional)

Private banking is shifting: portfolios and performance are now the centre of gravity. Investment Advisors are increasingly driving client retention, while many RM models remain misaligned with what clients value most.

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