Wealth managers expect AI to accelerate earnings growth over the next decade

Firms adopting AI to enhance investment strategies, risk management, and client services

Sahar Nazir
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Nearly eight in ten (79%) wealth managers believe artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate earnings growth over the next decade, according to Natixis.

In response, firms are increasingly looking to harness AI's capabilities in three key areas: leveraging AI-driven investment opportunities, integrating AI into their internal investment processes, and using AI to enhance business operations and client service. The 2025 Natixis Investment Managers survey gathered information from 520 investment professionals managing client assets and investment platforms across 20 countries. Nearly seven in ten (69%) respondents said they believed AI would enhance the investment process by uncovering hidden opportunities, while 62% saw AI as an essent...

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