This report analyzes the Anglo region's mass affluent market, covering the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This includes overall mass affluent market size (number of individuals) and their distribution in the region. The report provides analysis of the factors driving affluence and examines mass affluent individuals’ financial goals, banking patterns, investment preferences, and insurance preferences. The report also covers the region's competitor benchmarking and case studies.
GlobalData forecasts steady growth of the mass affluent population across Anglo markets until 2027f, despite a decline in 2022. Canada, the UK, and the US will be the primary drivers of this growth. New Zealand entered an economic recession at the end of 2023, while Australia is teetering on the brink. Australia is unlikely to see significant growth in its mass affluent population by 2027f, whereas New Zealand may experience higher growth rates, albeit from a lower initial base.
Scope
US customers are the most valuable to their respective market in terms of credit ownership. Mass market customers account for the majority of the lending market in the other countries.
Premium accounts, especially fee-based accounts, are unpopular among mass affluent customers in these markets. The packages offered are not attractive enough to mass affluents, many of whom can get better benefits from credit cards aimed at the mass affluent.
Equities and mutual funds stand out as the favored investment options across Anglo countries. Within these nations, the UK exhibits the lowest penetration rates for both products, signaling a more risk-averse attitude toward investment compared to its counterparts.
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Executive summary
Market Landscape
The Anglosphere’s mass affluent population is forecast to grow by 6% in 2024
Growth drivers
Regional breakdown
The affluent population in Australia
The affluent population in Canada
The affluent population in New Zealand
The affluent population in the UK
The affluent population in the US
Understanding the Mass Affluent
Financial attitudes
Financial goals are centered around a comfortable retirement
Research methods
Banking
How valuable are mass affluent customers?
Credit penetration
Premium accounts
Mortgage insight
Insurance penetration
Banking channel usage: everyday banking
Mass affluent customers’ preferred provider of new products
Case study: HSBC Premier checking account
Investment Preferences
How valuable are mass affluent investors?
Investment penetration
Investment preferences
Preferred means of investing
Life insurance, offshore account, pension, and investment property penetration