Henderson's Wagstaff: 'Acquisitions are in our DNA and we will almost certainly buy something else in next five years'

Big Interview with global head of distribution

Natalie Kenway
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Henderson Global Investors' global head of distribution Phil Wagstaff talks about the big challenges for active managers, why not all business is good business, and the group's next potential acquisition.

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