Capital markets are evolving — and opportunity is everywhere. From the rise of retail investors to the global shift toward low-carbon economies and expanding infrastructure in emerging regions, those who adapt don’t just face change — they thrive on it.
of capital markets firms are embracing Total Enterprise Reinvention according to Accenture research—leaving room for more leaders to emerge
of an investors’ wealth in Europe and Asia, on average, is currently “leaving the firm” at the point of succession
total revenues of the top 40 investment banks worldwide in 2022
of UK asset managers believe digital assets will have the biggest impact on their operating model in the next 3-5 years
Global markets are showing signs of renewed momentum — boosted by rising hopes that Federal Reserve rate cuts are imminent. That expectation has lifted risk-asset sentiment, pushing equities higher, especially in the technology and growth sectors.
At the same time, fixed-income and bond markets remain busy. Government and corporate bond issuance continues to climb, reflecting record-high supply globally — with total bond market capitalization recently surpassing $80 trillion.
Technological innovations are reshaping market infrastructure. Firms are increasingly adopting distributed ledger technology and tokenisation for securities, while algorithmic and AI-driven trading strategies are transforming liquidity, pricing, and settlement dynamics.
Finally, emerging markets — particularly in Asia and other developing regions — are attracting capital flows as investors look beyond traditional U.S./European markets. Growth, demographic tailwinds, and relative valuation appeal are making emerging-market equities and bonds a focal point.