mergers

2020 has been 'difficult for all firms'

'Greater economies of scale'

To be named First Sentier Investors from 22 September

UK's second-largest retail fund manager formed

Annual results for the year to 31 March

Largest strategic partnership to-date for Pacific

1 July plans due to 'lack of differentiation'

Deal has been delayed by pandemic and FCA concerns

Follows AoV report

Flurry of mergers potentially puts smaller fund houses at risk