Financial services M&A continues its climb, and asset manager mergers are proving attractive rungs on the dealmaking ladder. Downward pressure on investment fees driven by the shift toward passive investment have sent managers in pursuit of scale, even as multiples continue to rise. Growth in client wealth drives assets under management to new heights as well: PwC estimates the global figure could hit $139 trillion by 2025.

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