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TOP NEWS: abrdn to acquire interactive investor for GBP1.49 billion


(Sharecast News) - Asset manager Abrdn has agreed to buy subscription-based investment platform Interactive Investor for £1.49bn in cash.


(Sharecast News) - Abrdn is reportedly on the verge of finalising a £1.5bn takeover of Interactive Investor.


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