Mike Foster

2 months ago | pwmnet.com | Mike Foster |Ali Al-Enazi |Julie Howard |Elliot Smither

Wealth advisers in the Gulf region, open to innovation and digitally driven financial offerings, are particularly attractive to global players looking for a regional foothold. Global wealth management is on the cusp of transformation, with consolidation emerging as a key trend for 2025. PwC has predicted that one in six wealth managers globally will be acquired or exit by 2027.

Jan 20, 2025 | wealthbriefing.com | Mike Foster

M&A in banking and wealth will take a different turn this year when it comes to the players on the stage, with more in India and the Gulf region, the author of this article argues. The argument speaks to a shift in the economic centre of gravity.

Jan 6, 2025 | ftadviser.com | Mike Foster

The global wealth management and financial advisory sectors are undergoing a period of significant transformation. More favourable economic conditions compared with a year ago, coupled with declining interest rates, have created an environment increasingly supportive of mergers and acquisitions. With more than 80 per cent of wealth managers considering M&A activity as a means to expand their services, this trend shows no sign of slowing down.

Oct 29, 2024 | international-adviser.com | Mike Foster

The global financial advisory and wealth management landscape is in an extended state of flux as waves of consolidations transform the market. There is a growing trend of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), with a PWC survey predicting that one in six wealth managers globally will be acquired or exit by 2027, which will only intensify as companies strive to adapt to the evolving economic, regulatory and business backdrop, says Mike Foster, chief commercial officer at Coleman Wealth.

Oct 22, 2024 | famcap.com | Mike Foster |Steve Moore

It’s not uncommon for advisors to retain an individual with a family office background to reassure potential clients. It’s more unusual to come across a firm whose partners all have experience in working for them.