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As the wealth management sector continues to attract more people and the marketplace becomes crowded with more providers, data analytics could be an important differentiator.

The investing world has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades. What was once reserved for the wealthy has now become available to everyone thanks to the proliferation of WealthTech and digital investing tools.

Why Data Matters More Than Ever Data is invaluable to wealth management. Data is a powerful resource that when used effectively can help a firm...

The first half of 2025 has revealed clear shifts in wealth management, with firms moving beyond discussions of investment strategies to focus on access, personalisation, experience and automation. Kidbrooke, which offers a unified analytics solution for investment and wealth firms, recently outlined the four trends are shaping how advice is delivered, scaled and humanised across the sector.

The global neobanking market was valued at $143.2bn in 2024 and is expected to reach $3.4trn by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights. While this will bring more competition for the digital banking sector, wealth management could also be impacted.

Managing investment product universes has long been a complex and manual task for wealth and asset managers. From tracking fund availability across platforms to managing rebates, model portfolios, and transparency requirements, the administrative workload is often heavy and prone to errors. Much of this process still relies on outdated spreadsheets and disjointed interfaces, making consistency and accuracy difficult to maintain.

While the wealth management sector is embracing technology to transform their operations, are there still some major issues that are waiting to be addressed? 

Imagine choosing a savings portfolio based on your “low risk” appetite, only to receive a recommendation for a higher-risk investment. That’s exactly what happened to one of Kidbrooke’s users, prompting the question: “Why?” The surprising answer—“because the model is working as it should”—opens a broader discussion about the role of intelligent modelling in digital financial advice.

A first impression is arguably one of the most important. This can shape how someone perceives another person and can be difficult to change. However, these first impressions are equally important for a new customer of a wealth manager.

WealthTech has transformed the modern world of investing. No longer is wealth management locked off to the wealthy. Tools are now available that can support investors at whatever life stage they are in and build portfolios that can support their financial situation and plan for the future.