mergers

Also adding SRI capability

Announced plans to merge last October

Has already received approval in other nations

Board changes, staffing and branding

Clients and customers central

Will remain in business roles at firm

Run by Matthew Tillett

Pressure on active asset managers

Merger creates firm with AUM of £660bn

It was perhaps obvious that news of the recommended merger between Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life would spark a wave of anxiety about more job losses.