Women are making extraordinary strides, from the expectations they defy, to the visions they pursue, to the barriers they break. Yet, UBS research shows that significant challenges remain when it comes to women's financial participation. At UBS, we want to be a part of the solution, helping women navigate their financial lives and claim their rightful seat at the money table.
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Heir dynamics: Money in motion
With the "great wealth transfer" underway, the opportunity for women is enormous. But what are the risks? And how can women better navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead?
With $105 trillion expected to change hands by 2045*, women are poised to take control of a substantial share of this money in motion.
Yet 80% of widows and women who have inherited from parents faced wealth transfer challenges. Will you?
- ~ 0 %
of women who inherited from a parent uncovered a financial “surprise.”
- 0 %
of women who expect to inherit from their parents are not prepared to receive assets.
- 0 %
of widows said their partners did not have a wealth transfer plan.
Learn about women inheritors’ experiences with the wealth transfer process and their advice for those who expect to inherit.
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