LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY
“ When you look at broader developments within and beyond the industry , there are signs that [ APAC ] is facing significant change ”
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— Jayne Bok , Head of Investments , Willers Towers Watson
diversification perspective , most European firms have been looking to expand into Asia , while many US-based investment managers have focused on increasing their presence in both Europe and Asia ,” while another report by PWC estimates that this is the decade where “ Shanghai , Sydney and Tokyo deepen their hold as large domestic market centres .”
Change is coming , and investment management professionals and their firms across the region need to be ready to meet new challenges and seize new opportunities if they are looking to survive . Powerful new digital solutions have the potential to be powerful tools for investment managers , but also threaten to remove intermediaries from the market entirely as new platforms allow individuals to better manage their capital directly . AI will also step into the decision-making process , playing an increasingly essential role as investors become more comfortable acting on
AUGUST 2020