• HSBC research published October 21, 2026, puts affluent investors’ retirement target at USD 1.26 million, up 20% from a year earlier.
• Investors have saved 49% of their retirement target on average, based on a survey of 9,993 affluent and high-net-worth investors across 10 markets.
• Retirement plans are shifting, with 77% expecting to leave work gradually or flexibly rather than stop altogether.
• Overlapping financial commitments are reshaping wealth planning, with 71% preparing for a non-linear future spanning multiple life stages.
• Demand for adaptable wealth services is strong: 82% want solutions covering multiple needs; 75% seek expert support for non-linear lives.

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