Rising affluence across the Asia-Pacific region, combined with exciting technological advancements and innovative new business models, have radically lowered the barriers preventing local retail investors from accessing global financial markets.

This research, produced in collaboration with Kapronasia, explores the causes and effects of this shift – and how brokerage firms can take advantage of them. One key takeaway is that digital transformation is bringing about a profound shift in how retail investors expect to be served. If brokerages across the region want to remain competitive, they must invest in digitization as well as providing the right journey for their customers.