Wealth & Asset Management

We help investment firms anticipate what’s after what’s next.

Wealth and asset managers are experiencing a time of exponential change. FinTech disruptors continue to shift the rules, newer investors aren’t flocking to older channels and cost pressure is relentless.

From data and AI, to tech platforms and partners, the questions have never been bigger, and the stakes have never been higher.

We help you re-think everything from pricing and operating models to coopetition and convergence. We bring critical questions into focus, which lead to bolder strategies, simplified operations and sustainable growth. Our sharp understanding of the state of play allows us to shift discussion from reacting to change, to helping shape it.

Ultimately, our work helps you not just stay competitive, but change investing for the better.

Our latest thinking

Lessons and advice for CPS 230 project teams in the final stretch

CPS 230 compliance is due by July 1, 2025. Entities must integrate new standards, manage MSPs, validate tolerance levels, and collaborate early to meet regulations.

03 Apr 2025 Rody Posthuma

What to expect from global financial services regulation in 2025

In this webcast, panelists discuss 2025 regulatory direction and how to prepare. Learn more.

12 Feb 2025 | 02:00 your local time

Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast

Myles Corson explores the role of finance in the business world, and how it could continue to evolve with the adoption of new technology and procedures.

Four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025

Our Global Financial Services Regulatory Outlook has four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025. Download the report.

13 Jan 2025 Christopher Woolard CBE + 2

Australian AI Sentiment Report: Presenting the Australian nation’s view on AI

How are everyday Australians feeling about AI? And what does this mean for the organisations they rely on for everyday goods and services?

14 Nov 2024

How can alternative fund managers shape new horizons of opportunity?

Alternative fund managers see growing demand from a new investor class that not only offers opportunities but challenges. Discover more.

11 Dec 2024 Jessica Bloom + 1

How will GenAI shape tax and finance transformation?

GenAI may help tax and finance functions struggling with cost, talent and regulatory pressures. Transforming operating models can help integrate it.

09 Oct 2024 EY Global

Sustainability questions for Australian FI boards

5 sustainability questions Australian financial institution board members should be asking

12 Sept 2024 Lara Gaede

How do CEOs chart a path to growth when the map keeps changing?

As cautious CEOs navigate trade wars and tariffs, strategic leaders can use M&A as a long-term value driver. Read more.

05 May 2025 Andrea Guerzoni + 2

How to navigate the US$18t wealth management challenge

Wealth managers must shift the narrative to ride the breaking inheritance wave – and avoid running aground. Learn more.

11 Apr 2024 Olaf Toepfer + 1

How government can keep Australian fintechs powering the economy

The eighth EY FinTech Australia Census finds the sector needing new focus to continue to drive economic growth and remain a world leader.

29 Nov 2023 Malia Forner + 1

How artificial intelligence is transforming financial services

At EY, we bring together deep business insights, industry knowledge and a strategic ecosystem to help you embrace the opportunities presented by generative AI. In this video series for Australia and New Zealand financial services, some of our AI practitioners discuss how you can reimagine every aspect of your business.

21 Feb 2024

Why today’s banking CRO must be master of many trades

The EY/IIF global risk management survey results surface new challenges faced by today’s CRO as their strategic and tactical remit expands. Read more.

06 Feb 2024 Jan Bellens + 2

Top 10 resolutions for wealth and asset management success in 2024

Wealth and asset management firms should aim to be “the best versions of themselves” in what promises to be another challenging year. Read more.

23 Jan 2024 Gurdeep Batra + 4

How financial firms can prepare for the 2024 regulatory landscape

Financial services firms will need to prioritize both event-driven and existing regulations to capitalize on untapped opportunities. Learn more.

04 Dec 2023 Jan Bellens + 4

Artificial Intelligence

We help businesses build their own automation capabilities to improve governance, reduce costs and help create long-term value.

16 Nov 2023

Five priorities for harnessing the power of GenAI in banking

For banks with the right strategy, talent and technology, GenAI can transform operations and help reimagine future business models. Learn more.

28 Nov 2023 Jan Bellens + 1

How can the net zero transition create a nature-positive advantage?

Explore how Australia’s net zero goals could support a nature positive economy, biodiversity conservation, environmental protection and sustainability.

22 Nov 2023 Dr. Steve Hatfield-Dodds + 1

How COP28 can inspire meaningful climate action

This episode explores the upcoming COP28 and the first-ever Global Stocktake to assess climate change progress across the world. Listen now.

16 Nov 2023 26m

How can Asia-Pacific banks attract Gen Z to be future banking leaders?

Attracting Gen Z talent toward future leadership roles in Asia-Pacific banks – here are two approaches that leadership should consider.

20 Nov 2023 Soumee De + 1

Major Australian banks’ 2023 full-year results: the hunt for growth

The Australian major banks have posted strong full-year earnings. Despite highly competitive pricing during the year, cash rate rises flowed through to higher revenues and expanded net interest margins. The increased earnings also underpinned improved return on equity (ROE) for the banks.

13 Nov 2023

EY Nexus: business transformation platform for financial services

EY Nexus, a transformative platform, accelerates innovation, unlocks value in your ecosystem, and powers frictionless business.

07 Sept 2023

Are you reframing the future of asset management or is it reframing you?

AI can help unlock the transformational change that asset managers need to remain relevant in a radically different future. Learn more.

23 Sept 2023 Gurdeep Batra + 3

How should Asia-Pacific banks push the frontiers of transformation?

Current thinking around innovative transformation and how regional institutions are futureproofing themselves for success.

12 Sept 2023 Andrew Gilder + 2

How Australia’s financial institutions are approaching CPS 230 on Operational Risk and Resilience

In August 2023, 400 FS leaders joined an EY webcast to discuss how Australian institutions are tackling CPS 230 compliance.

07 Sept 2023 Rody Posthuma

EY Financial Services Law Webcast 2023

At the first virtual event in our Financial Services Law Webcast Series for 2023, our EY specialists discuss recent legal and regulatory developments impacting financial services professionals.

02 May 2023 | 19:30 your local time

When volatility causes complexity, how can wealth managers create opportunity?

The 2023 research shows investors are on the move. Can wealth managers meet the moment by finding new ways to empower clients amid complexity?

24 Apr 2023 Mike Lee + 3

How wealth managers can secure assets in flux

Learn how asset movement creates opportunities for wealth managers.

24 Apr 2023 Mike Lee + 3

How can today’s millennial investors drive tomorrow’s business growth? 

The 2023 EY Global Wealth Research shines a light on unique features of younger investors. How can wealth managers build trust with this vital group?

24 Apr 2023 Mike Lee + 3

Beyond disclosure: how to prepare for the next phase of the Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO)

The DDO regime is a game changer for Australia’s financial firms – even if they don’t realise it yet

02 Mar 2023 Alina Humphreys + 1

Six ways asset managers can prepare for an uncertain future

Taking decisive steps to stand out and succeed in a fast-changing world. Learn more.

02 Feb 2023 Mike Lee + 2

Can resilience shape a shifting landscape?

Investors remain interested in alternative funds, and managers focus on their traditional strengths while responding to market opportunities. Read more.

15 Nov 2022 Natalie Deak Jaros + 3

    Explore our case studies

    Transforming a private bank for customer centricity and innovation

    EY teams helped a leading private bank blend a high-touch and high-tech visionary approach. Learn more in this case study.

    21 July 2023 Mike Lee + 2

    How a modern CRM platform can help transform a firm’s business model

    An end-to-end transformation of a wealth management company’s CRM platform is creating powerful tools to provide hyper-personalization.

    30 Jan 2023 Paul Kelly

    How data modernization can benefit advisors and clients

    Creating a modern data architecture has enabled a wealth manager to provide a consistent digital experience. Learn more in this case study.

    28 Sept 2022 Gurdeep Batra + 2

    How wealth managers transform service models efficiently

    EY helped a global wealth manager create innovative services and initiate a digital transformation to support its client-first ambition. Learn more.

    02 July 2021 Thierry Groues

    How standardization can build a platform for growth

    Across three continents, a leading asset manager bridged the gap by building a truly global operating model.

    01 July 2021 Thomas Arnold

    How transforming the front office can build a platform for growth

    EY teams helped a leading asset manager redesign its front-office operations, technology, and workflow.

    18 June 2021 Anil Kant


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