Asset management study 2025

Compared to 2023, assets under management grew by 12% in 2024, yet this growth masks underlying profitability challenges. While revenues surged by 8% and pre-tax profits rose by 19%, profits per AuM increased only marginally – revealing that scale has not translated into proportional profitability gains. Based on these findings, we present strategic imperatives to help European asset managers build sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly uncertain market environment.

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Assets under management have been rising, while profits have grown at a lower rate

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