Consolidation continues: Highlights of the industry's M&A activity in 2017

Active and passive provider deals

Following a surge in activity in 2016, active managers, passive providers and even trade bodies have been participating in further mergers and acquisitions throughout 2017.

Following a surge in activity in 2016, active managers, passive providers and even trade bodies have been participating in further mergers and acquisitions throughout 2017. From Aberdeen Asset Management's mega-merger with Standard Life to Natixis Investments' buy-out of Australian asset manager Investors Mutual, here is a round-up of the key mergers and acquisitions of 2017.