The asset and wealth management (AWM) industry is at a strategic crossroads in an era of unprecedented complexity and change. The 2023 Global Asset & Wealth Management Survey from PwC sheds light on significant shifts and challenges that have begun to reshape the industry.
In the fast-paced world of high-net-worth investing, understanding the intricate financial behaviours of UHNWIs and HNWIs is paramount. Wealthy investors often exhibit financial behaviours that deviate from the norm of the financial markets.
Family offices play a crucial role in the financial landscape, catering to the intricate needs of affluent families. However, these offices are not without their challenges. From succession planning to data security, each challenge requires careful consideration and strategic solutions. By addressing these challenges head-on, family offices can navigate the complexities of wealth management, preserve generational wealth, and ensure long-term success.
“What do I want my family office to achieve?” This is the most crucial question the HNWIs and UHNWIs have to answer regarding the choice of the relevant wealth manager. The decision-making process is not easy since the wealth owners have to take into account the extent of involving the family office in wealth management, what non-financial services are required, and what the succession considerations are.
Effective wealth management requires a proactive and informed approach. Ultra-high-net-worth women, in particular, prioritise personalised financial advice that aligns with their values. They also value long-term investing and sustainable, ESG-focused strategies. By implementing a comprehensive wealth management strategy, these affluent women can confidently navigate the financial landscape and create a lasting legacy of prosperity.
Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss has made a remarkable impact in the fields of business and philanthropy. With a net worth estimated at more than $4.7 billion, Wyss has dedicated his wealth to causes close to his heart, particularly environmental protection, health care, and scientific advancement.
Each family office (FO) is as unique as the family it supports. But it is the family who determines what model of family office would serve both the family and the business. Thus, the needs of the family and the business goals and needs have to be carefully considered.
While much of Europe and the US are struggling with stagnant economic growth, it’s a different story in Africa. The International Monetary Fund is forecasting GDP growth of 4% on the continent.

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