HNWI Asset Allocation in Canada 2014 - New Market Report

This report provides the latest asset allocations of Canada HNWIs across 13 asset classes. The report also includes projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocations of Canada HNWIs to 2018 and a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy.

Report Highlights

* In 2013, equities was the largest asset class for Canadian HNWIs with 29.5% of total HNWI assets, followed by business interests with 25.4%, real estate with 20.2%, fixed-income with 11.5%, alternatives with 7.7%, and cash and deposits with 5.8%.
* Equities, alternatives and business interests recorded growth at respective review-period rates of 62%, 46% and 44%.
* Alternative assets held by Canadian HNWIs increased during the review period, going from 7.6% of total HNWI assets in 2009 to 7.7% in 2013. HNWI allocations to commodities increased from 1.4% of total assets in 2009 to 1.8% in 2013.
* Allocations in commodities are expected to decline over the forecast period, reaching 1.3% of total HNWI assets by 2018, as global liquidity tightens from an expected drop in demand from China for raw materials, which will cause global commodity prices to flatten out.
* In 2013, Canadian HNWI liquid assets amounted to US$764.9 billion, representing 46.8% of wealth holdings.

Full Report Details at
- http://www.fastmr.com/prod/925147_hnwi_asset_allocation_in_canada_2014.aspx?afid=301

Report Scope

* Independent market sizing of Canada HNWIs across five wealth bands
* HNWI volume and wealth trends from 2009 to 2013
* HNWI volume and wealth forecasts to 2018
* HNWI and UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes
* Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth

Reasons to Get this Report

* The WealthInsight Intelligence Center Database is an unparalleled resource and the leading resource of its kind. Compiled and curated by a team of expert research specialists, the database comprises dossiers on over 60,000 HNWIs from around the world.
* The Intelligence Center also includes tracking of wealth and liquidity events as they happen and detailed profiles of major private banks, wealth managers and family offices in each market.
* With the Database as the foundation for our research and analysis, we are able obtain an unsurpassed level of granularity, insight and authority on the HNWI and wealth management universe in each of the countries and regions we cover.
* Report includes comprehensive forecasts to 2018.

Companies Mentioned in this Report: RBC Wealth Management, National Bank of Canada Wealth Management, CIBC Private Wealth Management, Canadian Western Bank Wealth Management, Alterna Bank, Bank West, BMO Private Client Group, Laurentian Bank of Canada Private Banking, Scotiabank Private Banking, TD Bank Wealth Management

About Fast Market Research

Fast Market Research is a leading distributor of market research and business information. Representing the world's top research publishers and analysts, we provide quick and easy access to the best competitive intelligence available. Our unbiased, expert staff is always available to help you find the right research to fit your requirements and your budget.

For more information about these or related research reports, please visit our website at http://www.fastmr.com or call us at 1.800.844.8156.

You may also be interested in these related reports:

- HNWI Asset Allocation in Malaysia 2014
- HNWI Asset Allocation in Germany 2014
- HNWI Asset Allocation in Argentina 2014
- HNWI Asset Allocation in India 2014
- HNWI Asset Allocation in Dominican Republic 2014