'Marriage of old and new': Fund buyers react to Aberdeen/Standard Life 'mega-merger' plans

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Wealth managers and fund buyers have praised the "complementary" proposed merger between Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management, although they have raised concerns about staff retention and other potential risks.

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