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GCC AuM Reaches $2.7 Trillion

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 09, 2018 · Last updated Jun 29, 2026

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Market Impact

The report from Boston Consulting Group highlights significant growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council's asset management sector, driven by retail and institutional assets. This positive trend, coupled with the increasing adoption of AI and tokenization, suggests a dynamic and competitive future for asset managers, potentially leading to increased investment in technology and a shift in competitive strategies to focus on distribution.

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Event Summary

Boston Consulting Group released its 'Global Asset Management Report 2026', revealing that assets under management (AuM) in the Gulf Cooperation Council grew by 10% in 2025, reaching $2.7 trillion. This growth was largely driven by the retail segment, which expanded by 14%, while institutional assets increased by 9%. Saudi Arabia continues to lead regional growth, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The report also identifies global trends transforming the asset management industry, including the growing importance of distribution, the adoption of AI-driven operating models, and the emergence of tokenization. Boston Consulting Group experts Łukasz Rey, Mohammad Khan, and Nabil Saadallah emphasized the need for asset managers in the Gulf Cooperation Council to adapt to these changes by investing in distribution capabilities and technological transformation to remain competitive.

Key Actions
100 Boston Consulting Group published report
Entities Involved
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Boston Consulting Group
Boston Consulting Group released its 'Global Asset Management Report 2026', providing key insights into the growth and transformation of the asset management industry, particularly in the GCC region.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Gulf Cooperation Council
The Gulf Cooperation Council's asset management industry experienced significant growth in 2025, with AuM reaching $2.7 trillion, driven by strong retail and institutional asset performance.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia continues to be a key driver of regional growth in asset management, holding the largest share of retail mutual funds and ETFs in the Middle East and GCC.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Saudi Arabia — General Organization for Social Insurance
The Saudi Arabia — General Organization for Social Insurance in Saudi Arabia remains the largest pension fund in the GCC region.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Kuwait — Kuwait Investment Authority
The Kuwait — Kuwait Investment Authority recorded the largest externally managed AuM among sovereign wealth funds in the GCC.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Wafra Inc.
Wafra Inc., based in Kuwait, maintains its position as the second-largest pension fund in the GCC region.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
The United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is a prominent sovereign wealth fund in the GCC, ranking after the Kuwait — Kuwait Investment Authority in externally managed AuM.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Kuwait
Kuwait is a significant player in the GCC asset management market, with its Kuwait — Kuwait Investment Authority recording the largest externally managed AuM among sovereign wealth funds and Wafra Inc. being the second-largest pension fund.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 40.0
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates holds the second-highest share of retail mutual funds and ETFs in the GCC, contributing to the region's overall asset management growth.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Łukasz Rey
Łukasz Rey, Managing Director & Partner and Middle East Head of Financial Institutions at Boston Consulting Group, provided insights on the GCC asset management industry's inflection point and strategic priorities.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Mohammad Khan
Mohammad Khan, Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group, highlighted the opportunity for Middle East asset managers to adopt AI and digital capabilities.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Nabil Saadallah
Nabil Saadallah, Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group, emphasized the importance of agility in the transforming asset management market due to AI and tokenization.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 60.0
Relationships
Gulf Cooperation Council related ↔ Saudi Arabia
Gulf Cooperation Council related ↔ Kuwait
Gulf Cooperation Council related ↔ United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia allies ↔ Kuwait Saudi Arabia considers Kuwait a vital strategic ally and integrated economic partner within the Gulf Cooperation Council
Saudi Arabia strained-partners ↔ United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia views the UAE as a crucial regional partner but faces escalating friction over the UAE's departure from OPE
United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi Investment Authority related ↔ United Arab Emirates
Kuwait gcc partners ↔ United Arab Emirates Kuwait views the United Arab Emirates as a crucial regional ally and fellow Gulf Cooperation Council member, sharing dee
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