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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Simon English

Investment giants to merge in boost to the City of London

FRESH signs of a return to deal making in London emerged today when two of Britain’s oldest fund businesses unveiled a £5 billion merger.

Alliance Trust, around since 1888, and Witan Investment Trust, around since 1909 are to join forces.

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