Altman: Seeing More Takeover Interest in Asset Managers

The video discusses the state of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the asset management sector, highlighting a recent acquisition of American Capital. It notes that M&A activity is healthy despite a period of market volatility in January. The discussion emphasizes the interest in asset managers due to their stable business models, especially in a volatile market. It also points out the shift from traditional asset managers to passive investment strategies like index funds, indicating a trend in asset management transactions.

What trends are currently observed in asset management regarding outflows and inflows?

Why might asset management transactions not be surprising in the current market?