18/06/2018at 13:44

Foreign asset managers open more offices in "attractive" Nordics

The rivalry between global asset managers in the Nordics is gradually sharpening, increasing the need for firms in the race to set up a physical presence locally. AMWatch quizzes the Nordic heads of major firms from Canada, US and Germany to discover the reasons behind the trend.

Some of the world's largest asset managers, measured by AuM, are increasing their physical presence in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. | Photo: Colourbox

by SØREN RATHLOU TOP

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