Why Manchester

Manchester has emerged as the UK's leading regional wealth management centre outside London, with over £200 billion in assets under management and administration. The city hosts more than 80 wealth management firms, from boutique advisory practices to major institutional players, creating a dynamic ecosystem that serves clients across the North of England and beyond.

The Greater Manchester region's economic strength, contributing over £70 billion annually to UK GDP, has generated substantial private wealth requiring sophisticated advisory services. This concentration includes family offices, private banks, independent financial advisors and specialised asset managers serving high net worth individuals, family enterprises and institutional clients across diverse sectors including technology, manufacturing and professional services.

The PCD Club Manchester Forum

PCD Club serves as Manchester's established forum for wealth management professionals seeking meaningful professional connections. Our platform brings together senior practitioners across the spectrum — from private banking and family offices to independent advisory and institutional services — alongside leading tax, legal and accounting advisors from across the northwest.

Our events facilitate substantive conversations with industry leaders: family office directors discussing succession planning, private bankers sharing regional market insights, and specialists in tax and estate planning exploring regulatory developments. Each gathering is designed to advance professional development through peer learning and knowledge exchange, giving members access to diverse perspectives on market trends, regulatory change and best practice.

The Sponsorship Opportunity

As a sponsor, your firm is positioned at the centre of Manchester's wealth management community — engaging directly with the senior practitioners, family office directors, private bankers and advisors who shape the North of England's private client landscape.

What sponsorship delivers

• Direct access to senior decision-makers across private banking, family offices, advisory and institutional services

• Brand visibility and thought-leadership positioning within the North of England's most established wealth management forum

• Curated introductions in a setting designed for authentic professional dialogue rather than transactional networking

• Association with PCD's cross-border community spanning London, Geneva, Zurich, Monaco, Dubai, Riyadh, Jersey and Guernsey

• A platform to contribute to discussions on succession planning, regional market insight and regulatory developments shaping the market