The Future of Boutique wealth managers

STANDARD DESCRIPTION:

Introduction
This report will examine the business model of boutique wealth managers in the UK. It will assess how the business model has evolved since 2004-5, how boutiques are using technology, and profile some boutiques including newer players.

Scope
Discusses key issues relating to the challenges and opportunities facing boutique private banks in today's environment Explores current trends in the wealth management sector including technology trends and merger and acquisition activity Evaluates the current business model for boutiques and looks at future possibilities for development Provides detailed profiles of 14 boutique wealth managers across the globe including scale, services, and growth potential.

Highlights
Private banking has long been a preserve of the wealthy. As the financial services landscape has changed, however, so have the needs of these clients. In the past, small private banks have had advantages in their ability to service their customers, due to flexibility and their ability to provide personalized customer service, among other reasons. however, while small banks have historically dominated the upper echelons of private banking, they have been losing ground in recent years as their traditional differentiating features have been assimilated and offered by larger competitors. Despite growing numbers of potential clients for the wealth management industry, these clients are often demanding different services than the traditional boutique wealth managers might offer. However, there is the potential for boutique wealth managers to take the lead through offering a more integrated service.

Reasons to Purchase
Understand the challenges facing boutique wealth managers in today's competitive environment Gain industry knowledge into the future possibilities for the wealth management sector, including opportunities for growth and development Obtain detailed profiles of a large number of independent and boutique wealth managers in Europe and the US which demonstrate potential for growth.

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