A number of smaller investment trusts have been forced to cancel expansion plans as larger vehicles continue to dominate the market.
A planned deal which would create one of the largest asset managers in Europe grabbed our readers' attention this week.
Aberdeen Asset Management has said it is in discussion with Lloyds Banking Group over a possible acquisition of Scottish Widows Investment Partnership.
Multi-asset investors are returning to Chinese equities, as fears of a ‘hard landing' subside and the local economy shows signs of improvement.
Multi-asset managers are raising cash levels and adding to government bonds as fears over the US economy spook investors.
Aviva and Aberdeen Asset Management sat atop the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Thursday morning but the wider market remained subdued.
Aberdeen Asset Management is said to be in talks to buy Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).