Global Assets Under Management Reach Record $147 Trillion by End of 2025; Japan Grows 13% to $6.4 Trillion: BCG Report
According to BCG's 2026 report, global assets under management (AUM) hit a record $147 trillion by the end of 2025, an 11% increase. Japan's AUM grew 13% to $6.4 trillion. Despite this, over 80% of revenue growth is driven by market performance, with profit margins remaining stagnant. Future competitiveness will depend on AI-driven cost reduction and strategies focused on customer access.
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Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has released its 2026 Global Asset Management Report, 'An Imperative for Growth.' By the end of 2025, global AUM reached a record $147 trillion, an 11% increase from 2024. Japan's AUM also rose by 13% to $6.4 trillion. However, net new flows remain at only 2.2% of beginning-of-year AUM, with over 80% of revenue growth attributed to market performance. Since 2010, AUM has tripled, yet profit margins have remained flat at around 30%. Competition is shifting from investment performance to customer access. BCG estimates that firms can reduce costs by 25–35% over the next 3–5 years through AI, while the tokenization of real-world assets is expected to reach $55 trillion by 2035, fundamentally changing the market landscape.
FAQ
What is the key takeaway for Japanese asset managers?
Japanese firms are urged to move away from 'average' strategies and focus on leveraging their unique strengths while fundamentally restructuring operations through AI.