The purpose of this research is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the future of the retail banking, insurance, brokerage, & investment management industries in the English Speaking Countries Markets, including the United Kingdom & Ireland, Canada, Australia & New Zealand, and South Africa, which often provide the initial entry point for the international strategies of many United States financial services firms. In short, this research defines the future of financial services in these markets and compares these findings to those of the United States in order to provide readers with some perspective. Many of the English Speaking Countries Markets have trends parallel to those in the United States, but also many have fundamental market differences. This research is part of Tiburon's international research series.

This research addresses the historical phases of the English Speaking Countries Markets, including:

• Early Phase
• Middle Phase
• Modern Phase

This research defines distinct markets segments, including:

• United Kingdom & Ireland
• Canada
• Australia & New Zealand
• South Africa

And this research makes several predictions for the English Speaking Countries Markets, including: 

• Moderate Market Growth
• Continued Dominance of Retail Banks
• Emergence of Online Financial Services & Independent Financial Advisor Channels
• Increased Foreign Entry Strategies from United States Financial Services Firms