It’s a hard life for us private bankers. Now long, boozy lunches are becoming frowned upon, we’re increasingly being expected to do some actual work. This has taken its toll on me, so – much like many of senior wealth management peers – I’m going to be jetting off for a well-earned summer sojourn.

There’s a lot to cram into my grand tour, so I’ll be gone longer than the standard two weeks junior bankers seem to be taking these days.

My trip will start in Euro...