Women are getting wealthier — and they don't invest the same way as men

Women and men can have different aims when it comes to investing.

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• Women's share of retail financial assets in the US and EU is set to reach between 40% to 45% by 2030.
• Factors like declining marriage rates and higher earnings have played a role in the trend.
• Commentators say women invest more cautiously than men, focusing on goals and values.

Women are becoming richer, and they're changing the face of wealth.

According to a report by McKinsey published last month...