[New] 2026 will mark the start of a new growth phase, driven by the resilience of high-net-worth consumers, strategic recalibration by leading maisons, and the strong performance of key categories like jewelry.
LUXONOMY
[New] As Europe implements Basel IV over the coming years, we expect a major shift away from bank lending - currently around 70% of total lending in Europe - toward private debt funds.
Withintelligence
As PwC's Asset and Wealth Management Revolution Asia Pacific 2025 report found, Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region for asset and wealth management, with assets under management expanding at a growth rate of 6.8% through 2030.
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Later in 2026, AI is expected to extend beyond just technology to include private credit, a type of non-bank lending that is footing the bill for the AI revolution.
Capital Advisors Group, Inc. | Insight. Independence. F
The number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) leaving the UK in 2027 could potentially double.
TechRound
HSBC Private Bank has trimmed the magnitude of its overweight position on US stocks to mitigate valuation risks, and sees growing diversification opportunities across other sectors, styles, geographies and asset classes.
Investing News Network (INN)
The steady decline in bank default rates viewed over the past year, an accounting illusion manufactured by bankers, investment sponsors and regulators acting together, will end when it becomes apparent that the Fed is not coming to the rescue of the private equity and credit community. / USA
Edge and Odds -
Succession planning, strategic clarity and tighter scrutiny of farm performance are expected to dominate the rural sector in 2026.
South West Farmer
The provision of tech-as-a-service by asset and wealth management organizations could deliver a 12% boost to revenues by 2028.
Fintech Singapore
The Bank of Israel's 4.7% forecast for 2026 includes a jump of now less than 7% in private consumption. / Israel
Globes
The Indian presidency could leverage new NDB funding options for private sector through establishment of an NDB structure based in GIFT City, popularise use of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and new electronic settlements.
Economic Times
The FCA will monitor emerging risks outside traditional banking, including hedge funds, private equity, and other 'non-bank' financial intermediaries.
Browne Jacobson LLP
Institutions such as the Bank of Industry and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank would be strengthened to de-risk priority sectors, crowd in private investment and anchor investor confidence.
allAfrica.com
Last updated: 05 February 2026
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