Defensive Jupiter Merian deal shows fund groups are not safe from M&A
Premier Miton and Liontrust touted as good targets for the next round of consolidation
Premier Miton and Liontrust touted as good targets for the next round of consolidation
Combined business will have assets under management of more than £600m
Fund buyers expect overlap in UK, European and Asian equities
M&A in the platform space has been ramping up
‘Would there have been any point adding a global growth team to the business?’
‘We’re obviously well capitalised now. I think that wasn’t the case in the past’
Sixth deal since winter launch
Combined £45bn business would have rivalled Brewin and Rathbones
UK wealth manager to pay up to £1.6m for firm founded by Brian Steeples
Acquisition driven by client demand for more than just investment management
A ‘natural next step’ in the continuation of a long-standing business relationship
Trio of promotions follows aggressive acquisition spree