Fund manager an `ideal fit’ with RBC’s growing asset management business, Lewis says
But while the future holds serious threats no firm can ignore, many opportunities exist for agile companies
Fitch Ratings says that European asset managers need to adapt their product shelves and staffing to reflect new macroeconomic trends.In a special report released Monday, Fitch argues that the shift of economic power towards emerging markets, coupled with lower growth in the western world, increasing globalization and the changing scope of banks, with less syndication, […]
Lower profit margins, increased demand for transparency will prompt business model rethink
Overall deal volumes will increase
Survey shows outlook for eurozone corporate profits is least favourable of all regions
Divestitures will continue during the first half of 2010
Funds to become more conservative; fixed MERs to be reduced
Vandewiele brings more than 16 years of international experience in the financial, banking and insurance industries
Firms looking to grow by acquisition will become the dominant driver behind M&A in the global asset management business in the months ahead, predicts new research from Jefferies Putnam Lovell.“With the capital markets recovering and investor fears receding, financial services M&A activity over the next 12 months will be fueled more by buyers seeking to […]