City Financial targets multi-manager acquisitions

Laura Dew
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Boutique asset manager City Financial is targeting two multi-manager firms as it looks to expand its business through further acquisitions.

Speaking exclusively to IFAonline's sister title Investment Week, CEO Andrew Williams (pictured) said he has placed a bid for one firm, and also intends to complete a second deal by the end of this year. Consolidation in the industry following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) has presented opportunities for M&A-driven businesses, he said. “Post-RDR, people are reviewing their propositions so there are opportunities, especially if some funds are sub-scale or do not fit clients’ requirements,” Williams said. “Both targets are a decent size, and both cases are parts of the busines...

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