Navigating the intergenerational wealth shift with tokenisation

'Already gaining significant traction in fund management'

clock • 3 min read

In the face of intergenerational wealth transfer, it is clear the advice industry must adapt to meet the shifting sands of the wider world, writes Stephen Ashurst

Anyone within ten feet of the wealth management industry will be aware of the intergenerational wealth transfer that is looming large on the horizon. Baby boomers are set to transfer a monumental sum of wealth to their millennial and Gen Z inheritors – with some estimates in the trillions of pounds. The figures of the intergenerational wealth shift draw headlines – but what is often less touched upon is that this change isn't purely financial. The wealth transfer will be a step change in ideologies and expectations – both inside and outside finance. The younger generations are digitally ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

FCA takes civil action against Neil Woodford and W4.0 for 'operating without authorisation'

FCA takes civil action against Neil Woodford and W4.0 for 'operating without authorisation'

Accused of breaching FSMA

Michael Nelson
clock 08 June 2026 • 2 min read
M&G's PruFund coming to Scottish Widows Platform

M&G's PruFund coming to Scottish Widows Platform

First third-party platform launch

Jen Frost
clock 08 June 2026 • 2 min read
Investors move from cash to US equities as confidence improves

Investors move from cash to US equities as confidence improves

Investment Association figures show

clock 05 June 2026 • 3 min read