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Gareth Wilson

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153 total appearances

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Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

Yeah, very much so.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

And we saw a little bit of a movement away from some of the more conservative asset classes.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

So where we saw equities increased by something like 3%, we saw cash reduce by 2%.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

Yeah, I think you're right.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

And I think we always use it as a little bit of a barometer in terms of risk appetite and conservatism.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

And in markets that are growing where individuals see greater value in terms of stock and equity markets,

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

They're obviously taking on a greater risk position.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

Fixed income, we also saw increase when we looked at 24 versus 25, Meron.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

So again, by something like two percentage points.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

And interestingly, alternative investments, we saw a little bit of a decline.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

So there was a move away from some of the alts.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

into fixed income and equities.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

But I think to your point, I think those high net worth individuals were really following where they saw the performance and the value in 2025.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

private equity, private credit, some of the hedge funds.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

And again, not all of those investment asset classes are available to everyone.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

I know you've discussed this in the past in terms of both the liquidity associated with private assets, but also in terms of accessibility.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

But again, I think that breadth of asset class and those breadth of investments is something we're seeing greater appetite for.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

I think they want more access to it, Maren.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

That's not necessarily going to say they're going to commit, but having the option.

Merryn Talks Money
The Rich Are Getting Richer: What Do They Want From Wealth Managers?

And I think this, for high net worth individuals, access to products and services is a real driver.