S&P Global Ratings forecasts that the Saudi Arabian asset management sector will continue its strong upward trend, potentially reaching $500 billion in AUM by 2030. The sector, which currently holds $295 billion in AUM, is benefiting from a combination of market enhancements—including regulatory changes, deeper equity and debt markets, and new investment vehicles like ETFs and REITs. The report highlights that private funds are the main engine of the sector, making up almost half of the total AUM ($148 billion), followed by discretionary mandates (about one-third). While real estate dominates the GCC’s asset classes, equities constitute nearly half of Saudi Arabia’s discretionary portfolios. This institutional growth is expected to boost liquidity, expand investment opportunities, and provide the nation’s young population with more diversified long-term savings options.
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