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Brokerages Face Extinction: Adapt or Disappear in 10 Years
24 Oct
Summary
- Brokerage firms must transform governance and ownership structures.
- Small, family-run firms face viability challenges in a tech-driven landscape.
- Market intermediaries are essential for fostering trust and driving wealth.
Capital markets are being reshaped by rapid technological advancements, with traditional brokerage models deemed unsustainable within the next decade. Dr. Alok Tiwari, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, stressed the urgent need for market participants to transform their governance and ownership structures.
He questioned the long-term viability of small, family-controlled firms, advocating for consolidation and institutional professionalization. Tiwari emphasized that evolving internal organizational and regulatory frameworks must accompany technological integration to manage future shifts effectively.
Trust, built on a history of sound practices and reinforced by audit assurance, system checks, and governance reforms, remains the foundation of capital markets. Market intermediaries, like players in a football match, are vital for driving momentum and wealth creation, with regulators acting as facilitators.
