What do clients of Financial services Firms want? Simplicity -in understanding the products that are good for them Trust – that the information that they are obtaining are accurate, relevant, factual, correct and appropriate for them Access – to better quality of service including portfolio updates as and when sought Communication – at their convenience, via almost all mediums of their choice. Knowledge – and access to relevant information pertaining to investing, markets or products Transparency – of each action taken in the portfolio, options available & choices made It’s all about transparency, greater control, convenience and personalized experience-enjoying investing as well as investment returns Investing should be more like watching a paint dry or watching grass grow — Paul Samuelson (Nobel winner, economist)