This tracker covers merger/acquisition activity globally in the asset management space. It also highlights the strategic partnerships, and expansion (or contraction) of existing businesses. There is also a special focus on the important emerging markets: China, India, CEE and the Middle East.

Report Highlights

• The major news in the world of mergers and acquisitions in quarter two 2007 has been the proposed takeover of ABN AMRO by Fortis, Santander and Royal Bank of Scotland
• Most partnerships in quarter 2 2007 have been driven by asset managers wishing to expand their range of available funds.
• The majority of organic growth in quarter 2 2007 has occurred through expansion into new regions