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US buyers snap up Europe’s asset managers at fastest rate in decades

European fund groups struggle as firms race to bulk up and expand globally

US buyers snap up Europe’s asset managers at fastest rate in decades

TL;DR

  • US companies are acquiring European asset management firms at the fastest pace in decades.
  • This trend is fueled by a race among firms to increase their size and expand globally.
  • European fund groups are facing pressure to consolidate or risk being acquired.
  • The consolidation is seen as a necessary strategy for survival and competitiveness in the global market.