Decoding the new dynamics of Asia’s UHNW population
 
Thank you for agreeing to participate in this study. Listening and providing solutions to client needs has been our sole purpose since our foundation in 1796 and we believe this has never been as important as today as we face some of the most challenging times in modern history.

 Our aim through this questionnaire is to also listen to your views and insights, and to understand where your perspectives lie with regard to the trends we identified in our UHNW study. We will be very happy to share those results with you and to engage further.
 
Important information
The below questions sometimes refer to “your bank”: you should answer based on the bank you consider to be your main bank of coverage, either by asset under management or by role.

Question Title

1. Please:

Question Title

2. The Covid-19 crisis is having a significant impact on our economies, societies and the ways we interact. In this regard, do you believe the below points will become the new norm once the crisis has ended?

  Yes No Don't know
"More digital", "less physical" human interactions
Lasting low interest rate environment
"More local", "less global" world
Accelerated climate change response
Increase in inequalities

Question Title

3. Before the Covid-19 crisis, which of the below factors were essential for you when working with a private bank? (Please select your top 3 criteria)

Question Title

4. Since the Covid-19 crisis, which of the below factors are essential for you when working with a private bank? (Please select your top 3 criteria)

Question Title

5. How did you choose your bank?

Question Title

6. What sort of contact do you like to have with your bank?

  Meeting at the bank Meeting outside the bank Video call / telephone Email / letter
Before the Covid-19 crisis
During the Covid-19 crisis
Preference once the Covid-19 crisis ends

Question Title

7. What is your role in the context of the banking relationship?

Question Title

8. Family values

  Yes No Do not know
Have you identified or defined your family's values?
If "Yes", do you feel that your bank reflects these values, and enables you to engage on these values?

Question Title

9. Family Wealth Structure

  Yes No Do not know
Had you already structured your family governance (e.g Family Office) before the COVID-19 crisis ?
If "No", has the COVID-19 crisis prompted you to put a structure in place?
If "Yes", have you been considering rethinking this structure since the Covid-19 crisis?

Question Title

10. How well does your bank meet your expectations on the below Family Services? (Please rank the services that matter to you) 

  Not at all
1
2 3 4 5 Fully
6
N/A
Wealth structuring
Wealth transfer
Family governance
Business succession / governance
Wealth management that takes into account your tax constraints
Philanthropy

Question Title

11. In the context of the COVID-19 crisis, has your portfolio behaved in a predictable way, aligned with your risk profile?

Question Title

12. Do you feel that your current portfolio takes into consideration your short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals?

Question Title

13. Since the COVID-19 crises started, have you changed any of your portfolio's characteristics?

  Lower No change Higher N/A
Expected returns
Risks (including market risk and credit risk)
Liquidity
Time Horizon

Question Title

14. Going forward, which portfolio mandates are you most likely to choose with your bank?

Question Title

15. The COVID-19 crisis has impacted many companies’ revenues, and some are struggling to survive. How important are the below financial services to you today? 

  Not important
1
2 3 4 5 Very important 
6
Ability to be connected with entrepreneurs
Access to real asset opportunities (e.g. real estate)
Financing solutions (personal & business side)
Investment banking services (M&A, ECM, DCM, etc.)
Treasury management capabilities

Question Title

16. When choosing a bank as your wealth manager, does the availability of the above services influence your decision?

Question Title

17. The crisis has accelerated some existing IT trends, such as digitalisation. In your opinion, which of the below IT-related banking services will be critical for you going forward?

  Not important
1
2 3 4 5 Very important
 6
N/A
Global custody/account consolidation capabilities
Reporting solutions
Degree of digitalisation of the bank
Account access app’s scope of services
Smart communication solutions (e.g. Webinar)

Question Title

18. Sustainability is a recurring theme and it is omnipresent in the current environment.

  Yes No Do not know
Do you believe that the sustainability trend is here to stay?
Do you take sustainability / ESG into account when making investment decisions?
Do you believe that taking into consideration sustainability factors can contribute in delivering superior returns?
Have you actively increased the proportion of sustainability factors in your portfolio since the COVID-19 crisis started?
If not, do you intend to do it in the foreseeable future?
Has your bank engaged with you on sustainability?

Question Title

19. What is your preferred format to receive research and investment information from your bank?

  Directly from your banker Directly from your bank’s investment & services team Live-streamed webinars Physical events Digital communication (direct emailers, newsletters, podcasts, videos, etc.)
Your preference before the Covid-19 crisis
Your preference today

Question Title

20. Events are platforms of interaction between a bank and its clients. How important are the below to you?

  Not Important
1
2 3 4 5 Very important
6
Events on the macro environment
Events on solutions & services (e.g Family Services)
Events focusing on themes (e.g. sustainability, fintech…)
Next Generation Events (learning, formation)
“Money can’t buy” experiential events

Question Title

21. Is there any other feedback you would like to share with us? 

By completing this survey, you consent to Lombard Odier (Singapore) Ltd (“Lombard Odier”) receiving, using and retaining your personal information for use in connection with the survey. Your personal information will be used and stored in strict compliance with personal data protection laws. Please also let us know if you would like to speak to our privacy officer to answer your questions about how we may collect, use or disclosure your personal information.

By providing your contact details, you agree to an authorised representative of Lombard Odier contacting you to discuss your survey results and the UHNW whitepaper.

T