Liontrust share price unresponsive to Artemis merger approach speculation
Liontrust’s shares have remained broadly flat at the start of trading following speculation surrounding a potential takeover of rival Artemis.
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Liontrust’s shares have remained broadly flat at the start of trading following speculation surrounding a potential takeover of rival Artemis.
Liontrust has appointed headhunters to seek a successor to Alastair Barbour, whose 13-year tenure on its board has divided colleagues and investors, Sky News learns.
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Liontrust has poached from GAM’s distribution and investment arms to bolster its senior staff, while outflows continue to outweigh positive market movements.
Three of the City's largest asset managers all saw outflows in the final quarter of 2023 – but were buoyed by strong market performance.