Bespoke investment services see rising demand as advisers prepare for further growth

As retirement concerns grow

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

Demand for bespoke investment management services delivered through financial advisers is on the rise, and the trend is expected to accelerate over the next two years, according to Rathbones.

The wealth and asset management firm found that more individuals, particularly within an ageing UK population, are turning to financial advisers for tailored investment services as they seek to secure their financial futures in retirement. This shift reflects growing concerns among clients about whether they will have sufficient resources and make the right decisions to maintain their standard of living later in life. Rathbones' research revealed that demand is being driven primarily by relatively affluent individuals. Nearly half (46%) of advisers require clients to have a minimum po...

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