MiFID II research unbundling to increase M&A pressure on small/mid UK managers

Could leave them unable to compete with larger players

Daniel Flynn
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Fresh pressures will be exerted on small- and mid-sized UK asset managers as industry commentators warn the unbundling of research payments under MiFID II could leave them unable to compete with larger market participants offering lower fees.

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