Do the merged Aberdeen and DWS investment houses make a decent fit?

Results of the latest Incisive Buzz survey

The latest research from Incisive Buzz asked whether advisers believe the Aberdeen/DWS merger is a good fit? Those who said yes made these additional comments: • Consolidation needed. • It is the salvation of Aberdeen. • We will see more M&A activity over the next year as houses try to secure funds under management and distribution. • Both have only one way to go, upwards. Those who said no made these additional comments: • Aberdeen needs to get its own house in order before taking on any more. • They may be a good fit, but we've already seen Michael Warren leave and if the main...