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Asia's asset management scene takes off as AUM hits $8.1t in 2017
The region outperformed Europe and North America in AUM growth. Western wealth hubs fail to match the stellar growth of Asia-Pacific’s asset management scene after the region’s assets under management (AUM) surged 17% to $8.1t in 2017, according to Willis Towers Watson.
Asia's asset management scene takes off as AUM hits $8.1t in 2017
The region outperformed Europe and North America in AUM growth. Western wealth hubs fail to match the stellar growth of Asia-Pacific’s asset management scene after the region’s assets under management (AUM) surged 17% to $8.1t in 2017, according to Willis Towers Watson.
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