Market Research Report Store Wealth in South Africa | Page 2

- Expats account for a below-average proportion of the HNW population, with UK HNW migrants
accounting for the majority.
- While equities dominate, demand for alternatives is forecast to rise rapidly as investors are looking
for new means of diversification.
- Despite a strong preference for discretionary mandates, 21.5% do not place their assets with a
professional manager, which is double the global average.
- Demand is strongest for pension and inheritance planning services, and will increase further increase
over the next two years, along with demand for financial planning services.
Reasons to buy
- Benchmark your share of the South African wealth market against the current market size.
- Forecast your future growth prospects using our projections for the market to 2020.
- Identify your most promising client segment by analyzing penetration of affluent individuals in South
Africa.
- Evaluate your HNW proposition by understanding how the South African tax system will impact
HNW clients.
Table Of Contents
Figure 1: Women represent just 9% of the South African HNW population 9
Figure 2: Earned income is the main source of wealth for South Africa’s HNW investors 10
Figure 3: Manufacturing is the leading generator of South African wealth 12
Figure 4: A significant proportion of HNW investors in South Africa are directors 13
Figure 5: 8.4% of South Africa’s HNW client base is made up of expats 14
Figure 6: Almost two thirds of South African HNW expats are from the UK 15