In recent months, asset and wealth managers have shifted focus from immediate crisis response to post-COVID planning. A robust summer rebound in asset prices and valuations provided breathing space for firms wary of initiating aggressive transformations. As of Q3 2020, given an increasing uncertainty in the marketplace, right-sizing and target operating model assessments are making their way back to the top of the agenda.
Investors are striving to understand which social and financial changes are temporary and which will be permanent. Central banks and governments have taken decisive action to support the global economy, but a high degree of uncertainty could still significantly influence financial asset valuations.
A&M’s latest report analyses the factors due to COVID-19 that are likely to impact asset managers, the new opportunities that have arisen and where asset managers should focus in order to add value quickly.
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The Spanish Banking Pulse Q4 2025
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In this edition, we share results from our research examining 10 biggest Spanish banks (“top 10”) with regard to their activities within Spain and highlight key performance indicators of the Spanish banking industry.
The Mutual Holding Company Decision: Converting Structural Flexibility into Competitive Advantage
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Mutual Holding Company (MHC) conversion has emerged as a credible strategic option, offering a way to address market headwinds without sacrificing mutual identity. However, structural change alone does not guarantee improved performance. Success depends on disciplined capital deployment, targeted technology and talent investment, and the governance capability to manage greater complexity.
Insurance agency compensation in focus
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Agency distribution continues to be the main distribution channel for life insurance across Asia. However, traditional agency compensation models that rely heavily on large first-year commissions (FYC) are creating challenges such as low agent activation, weak customer persistency, and shrinking margins.
Alvarez & Marsal Releases FY 2025 KSA Banking Pulse
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The latest edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Banking Pulse analyzes the FY 2025 performance of the kingdom’s ten largest listed banks. The year reflects resilience and rebalancing in the Saudi banking sector, with moderating credit growth alongside strong profitability, improved asset quality, and solid balance sheet strength, supported by a favorable macro-outlook and ongoing Vision 2030 momentum.
