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

US buyers snap up Europe’s asset managers at fastest rate in decades
Financial Times Sunday 23 August 2026, 04:30 UTC 1 min read
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European fund groups struggle as firms race to bulk up and expand globally

European fund groups struggle as firms race to bulk up and expand globally
US (LOCATION) Europe (LOCATION) European (ORG)
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