Future secure? Why asset managers locate in London
The UK is the largest centre for asset management in Europe, with assets of at least £2.8tn under management, and the industry is a major source of income and employment in the UK economy. A recent Oxera study has examined the competitive position of the UK as a centre for asset management, and the major influences, including regulation and tax, which may affect this position in the future.
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