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One in six asset and wealth management companies will be swallowed up or fall by the wayside in the next five years: PwC Global Asset & Wealth Management Survey
- Global assets under management (AUM) fell to US$115.1 trillion in 2022 – nearly 10% below the 2021 high (US$127.5 trillion) – representing the greatest decline in a decade
- AUM to rebound by 2027, reaching US$147.3 trillion – representing a compound annual growth rate of 5%
- More than 90% of asset managers are already using disruptive tech like AI, big data, blockchain. Assets managed by robo-advisers will reach US$5.9 trillion by 2027, more than double the figure of US$2.5 trillion in 2022
- Inflation, market volatility, and interest rate movements are by far the biggest concerns for investors and asset managers over the next 12-24 months
- Nearly three-quarters (73%) of asset managers are considering a strategic consolidation with another asset manager
- Top ten largest asset managers to control around half of mutual fund assets globally by 2027, up from 42.5% in 2020, with private markets to account for up to half of AWM revenues by 2027, up from 37.6% in 2020
LONDON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — One in six (16%) asset and wealth managers globally are expected to be swallowed up or fall by the wayside by 2027, twice the historical rate of turnover, according to PwC’s 2023 Global Asset and Wealth Management Survey, published today.
The report, based on PwC’s latest industry projections and a survey of 250 asset managers and 250 institutional investors, paints the picture of an industry grappling with a set of challenges – digital transformation, shifting investor expectations, consolidation and “retailisation”.
As a result, 73% of asset managers are considering a strategic consolidation with another asset manager in the coming months in order to gain access to new segments, build market share and mitigate risks.
Firms are also turning to technology to transform, with more than 90% of asset managers already using disruptive technological tools (including big data, AI and blockchain) to enhance investment performance.
A direct consequence of these pressures – and the drive to deliver at scale amid cost and competitive pressures – is that by 2027, PwC expects the top ten largest asset managers to control around half of all mutual fund assets globally, up from 42.5% in 2020.
Asset managers faced a tough year in 2022, with global assets under management (AUM) falling to US$115.1 trillion, nearly 10% below the 2021 high (US$127.5 trillion). This represented the greatest decline in a decade. The survey finds that inflation, market volatility and interest rate movements are by far the biggest concerns for both investors and asset managers over the next 12 to 24 months. However, AUM are expected to rebound by 2027, reaching US$147.3 trillion (representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%).
Olwyn Alexander, Global Asset & Wealth Management Leader, PwC Ireland, said:
“Existential challenges are sweeping the asset and wealth management industry against a backdrop of social, economic and geopolitical disruption. The choice is simple – adapt to the new context or fail. Firms that effectively leverage technology such as generative AI and robo-advisors, build meaningful inroads to new and existing customers, diversify their recruitment, and deliver exceptional client experiences will be well-positioned to not only survive, but thrive.”
Other key findings and themes from the report include:
Asset and wealth managers are turning to AI, disruptive technologies and individualised indexing
PwC predicts assets managed by robo-advisers will reach US$5.9 trillion by 2027, more than double the figure of US$2.5 trillion in 2022. Individualised indexing is also gaining popularity, particularly among investors seeking tax optimisation benefits, as well as those interested in ESG, factor investing and algorithmic portfolio construction. Nearly 40% of institutional investors are planning to invest in custom indexing products in the coming 12 to 24 months, whereas almost half of asset managers expect to add individualised indexing solutions to their offering. By 2027, PwC expects direct indexed AUM to have more than tripled to US$1.47 trillion, roughly 1% of total AUM, while active ETFs are forecasted to rise from US$4.6 billion to US$1.1 trillion – accounting for 7.5% of the global ETF market by 2027.
Private markets to drive AWM growth and returns
The report demonstrates that as the global economy heads back into growth, and inflationary and interest rate pressures ease, global AWM revenues will bounce back to reach US$622.1 billion by 2027, topping the record highs of US$599.4 billion generated in 2021. PwC expects this increase to be led by a continued surge in private markets revenues, which will account for around half of global AWM revenues by 2027, up from 37.6% in 2020. Private markets, which represented 10.6% of AUM in 2022, will drive 49.7% of global revenues by 2027. Meanwhile, passives are set to drive just 6.4% of global revenues by 2027, despite accounting for 26.4% of global AUM in 2022.
APAC and emerging markets to set pace of growth
Asia-Pacific, along with emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East, will set the pace of growth in AUM. In PwC’s base-case scenario, growth rates in Asia-Pacific will be roughly 50% higher than in North America by 2027. Previously slow industry expansion in the Middle East – due to complex regulatory environments – is expected to pick up, as AWM organisations seeking new markets for revenue growth have renewed impetus to make inroads into these highly valuable regions.
Purpose, DE&I and ESG are imperative
AWM organisations are embracing purpose-led growth and ESG in areas such as funding for the net-zero transition alongside imperatives to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the industry. More than half (57%) saw employees increasingly demand disclosures on the organisation’s impact on the economy, with 50% demanding disclosures over ESG matters. However, only 37% say employers are taking action around improving DEI.
John Garvey, PwC Global Financial Services Leader, PwC United States, said:
“The rebound in equity valuations over the first six months of 2023 is a testament to the resiliency of the markets and the benefits of diversification. We’re in fact already seeing the emergence of a new breed of investment firm: AI tech-enabled, customer-focused and prepared to operate across a wide range of asset types, both within and outside traditional asset and wealth management.”
About PwC: At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with nearly 328,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details. © 2023 PwC. All rights reserved.
About the survey: PwC’s 2023 Global Asset and Wealth Management Survey is an international survey of global asset managers and institutional investors. The asset manager survey sample comprised 250 respondents. The respondent base was cross-sectional in terms of role, firm size and tranche. The institutional investors survey sample also consisted of 250 respondents. Respondents covered a broad spectrum of AUM size, with more than half boasting assets of over US$10 billion. Public and private pension funds together accounted for more than 60% of the institutional investor respondent base. The survey aimed to assess the current AWM industry’s response to recent macroeconomic and business environment changes, gather insights on the direction in which those changes are likely to take the industry in the coming years, and evaluate industry players’ level of preparedness for this evolution of the AWM landscape.
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Bybit Unveils Liquidity Shield Trading Frenzy with 1,000,000 USDT Prize Pool
DUBAI, UAE, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is proud to announce the launch of Liquidity Shield Trading Frenzy, a limited-time initiative designed to empower traders to benefit from Bybit’s leading liquidity and with a chance to win substantial rewards.
From now until May 3, 2025, eligible users may sign up to unlock the Bybit-exclusive protection, offloading pressure of rising volatility in the current market. This program offers participants a chance to compete for a share of a 1,000,000 USDT prize pool across three dynamic activities:
Key Benefits
- Liquidity Shield – Trade with Confidence: A 300,000 USDT prize pool has been allocated to help users mitigate slippage risks during market orders on trending USDT trading pairs. This ensures smoother trading experiences. Participants will be reimbursed for slippage up to 10 USDT per trade and up to 1,000 USDT per user, enhancing trading precision and safeguarding traders against sharp price fluctuations.
- Ultimate 100 – Rewarding Spot Trading Excellence: Spot traders can demonstrate their skills and climb the leaderboard for a share of the 200,000 USDT prize pool. The top 100 traders by volume stand to win rewards as high as 30,000 USDT. With two tiers—Base Pool ($100,000) and Boost Pool ($200,000)—this activity incentivizes high-volume trading while fostering competition among participants.
- Power Boost – Unlock Rewards with Hot Tokens: For traders who prefer trading trending tokens, the Power Boost activity offers access to a massive 500,000 USDT prize pool. By trading selected hot tokens, traders can qualify for multiple pools and maximize their rewards based on trading volume. This initiative caters to diverse trading strategies and encourages exploration of promising assets. The participation threshold for this segment is as low as 500 USDT.
Bybit continues to redefine the trading experience with innovative features like unmatched liquidity protection and dynamic reward structures. For detailed information about eligibility and terms and conditions, users may visit the Bybit Liquidity Shield Trading Frenzy event page.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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HONG KONG, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MANTRA Chain, a layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), today announced the launch of the MANTRA Ecosystem Fund (MEF), a $108,888,888 million investment initiative designed to accelerate the growth and adoption of projects within the MANTRA ecosystem. The announcement of the MEF arrives after MANTRA became the first DeFi platform to successfully obtain a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), to operate as a Virtual Asset Exchange, as well as provide Broker-Dealer and Management and Investment Services.
Supported by a strong network of partners and investors, the MEF will deploy up to $108,888,888 million over the next four years to support high-potential blockchain projects around the world. The MEF will serve as a strategic growth engine, providing capital to startups alongside globally renowned investment firms.
Investment opportunities will be sourced through MANTRA’s vast partner network, including leading incubators and accelerators, and capital partners such as Laser Digital, Shorooq, Brevan Howard Digital, Valor Capital, Three Point Capital, Amber Group, Manifold, UoB Venture, DAMAC, Fuse, LVNA Capital, Forte, and many more. This extensive global reach will ensure that the MEF gains exposure to top-tier projects from around the world.
“In an era where blockchain technology is revolutionizing finance, the MEF will serve as a catalyst for groundbreaking projects that drive real-world adoption through a focus upon the tokenization of real world assets,” said John Patrick Mullin, CEO and founder of MANTRA.
“By aligning with top investors and incubators, we are opening doors for visionary founders and teams to join us in building and creating a thriving ecosystem and bringing more of the world on-chain.”
Gideon Daitz, partner at Three Point Capital, who will lead the MEF said, “Our primary mission with the MEF is to support the development of RWA tokenization globally, empowering teams with capital, network, and advice to put the world’s highest-quality assets on-chain. We are primarily focused on building out the MANTRA ecosystem, but we genuinely believe in playing a non-zero-sum game, where collaboration and a broad open-arms policy will serve our community and industry best.”
Further adding, “We are seeking to make high conviction, resource heavy developments into fewer more focused teams, ultimately fostering stronger and more ingrained ties through our diverse network of resources.”
The MEF aims to attract and support the best teams in the world innovating with RWA tokenization, welcoming projects at any developmental stage, and even those that are chain agnostic. By fostering collaboration between blockchain pioneers and leading investment firms, MEF is set to become a major force in the evolution of DeFi and RWA adoption.
For more information on how to apply, visit MANTRAChain.io.
About MANTRA
MANTRA Chain is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain for real-world assets, capable of adherence to real world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA Chain empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced technology modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability.
MANTRA holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), to operate as a Virtual Asset Exchange, as well as provide Broker-Dealer and Management and Investment Services.
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VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has released the latest information on the performance of trading operations on the platform, highlighting new milestones and delivering invaluable insights into overall market trends. The dynamics of the BSC ecosystem and specific actions taken by MEXC have allowed average prices on top tokens to excel by thousands of percent, and user numbers to swell, underscoring the importance of new instruments and sectors on general market traction.
Key Takeaways:
- MEXC listed 129 new tokens in March, 42 of them hosted by the BSC ecosystem;
- Average price of the top 5 trending tokens on BSC overstepped by 3,760%;
- Top 10 new tokens achieved an average pricing of 4,770% in March, up fourfold from January and February;
- MEXC introduced the 0% trading fees for SOL, HYPE, AAVE, and AIXBT, boosting user numbers by 17.8% month-over-month, and trading volume by 170%.
- Among the top 10 new tokens in March, meme tokens made up half of March’s top 10 spots defying the recent downturn in the sector.
MEXC started March with news of listing 129 new tokens, 42 of which were hosted on the BSC ecosystem. The given number accounts for 32.6% of overall trading, highlighting the importance of the BSC for MEXC and the degree of the exchange’s penetration and integration with the ecosystem. Total spot trading for new tokens accounted for 50.8%, rising by 30.1% month-over-month. Overall trading volume spiked by 56.6%, up by 63.5% compared to February. These dynamics indicate that users are resorting to MEXC as a preferred venue for trading BSC-hosted tokens.
The BSC ecosystem took a leading role in the surge, with top 5 trending tokens reaching an average price increase of 3,760%. The uptrend was driven by MUBARAK, BUBB, and TUT, with 10,900%, 4,168%, and 2,000%, respectively. At the same time, the top 10 new tokens showcased an average price increase of 4,770%, up from 1,174% for the same token category in January and February. MEME tokens took up half of the leaders’ pedestal, with assets from the Infra, AI, and DePIN sectors taking up the remaining spots.
MEXC confirmed its position as a leader across multiple sectors of crypto asset trading, further solidifying its commitment to trading excellence by introducing the 0% Trading Fees Campaign. The action encompassed such pairs as SOL/USDT, HYPE/USDT, AAVE/USDT, and AIXBT/USDT. The campaign has already proven its effectiveness, with the number of traders of zero-fee pairs growing by 17.8% month-over-month, contributing to an overall 170.2% increase in trading volume. SOL/USDT trading pair led with an 186% increase in daily average trading volume and a 209% rise in market share (from 9.8% to 30.3%). RAY/USDT followed with a 27.8% share, while HBAR/USDT and HYPE/USDT rose by 115% and 165%, reaching 18.8% and 13.3% market share, respectively.
The general downturn in the crypto market throughout March of 2025 did not hinder MEXC from continuing to solidify its position as a leader in terms of trading volume growth. The exchange is taking a significant role in the ongoing expansion of the BSC ecosystem, which contributes new tokens to traders. MEXC is committed to remaining a market leader and delivering world-class service to traders at low trading costs with a broad array of innovations and lucrative trading opportunities.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 34 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
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