Retirement | 5 Nov 18
The outlook for decumulation products in the retirement space
The potential of this market is huge, but eating into capital is a big issue
Investment | 2 Nov 18
How alternative data is shaping investment decisions
Monitoring the footfall of a fast food company is bringing dividends
Commodities | 1 Nov 18
The Trump effect on oil prices as Iran deal concludes
Consumers in India have been hit hard, though its government has cut tax rates on petrol and diesel
Demographic change
The ageing populations of developed countries pose a major challenge for advisers, especially as a high proportion of the expat market is in the older age bracket. The trend towards higher life expectancy has been strong since the middle of the last century, but in many countries it has now reached a tipping point as the upward swing in the older age groups meets a downward trend in birthrates.
Scanning the future
Almost half of the key influencers listed on the following pages identify regulation as the biggest driver of change and an overwhelming majority view it as a positive catalyst for making them fit for future challenges.




