Asset management M&A is still on the table this year after a banner 2020. Potential upside from cross-border distribution and public comments from would-be acquirers like JPMorgan (NYSE: JPM) and State Street (NYSE: STT) could keep consolidation in high gear, according to a note from Credit Suisse analysts. The prospect of a federal tax increase on capital gains is further incentive to accelerate deal timetables now. With so many tailwinds, there looks to be plenty of room for private equity to take a seat at a dealmaking table normally dominated by strategics.

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