Fund managers fight for assets in tough race for lucrative fees

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The assets unit trusts or collective investment schemes managed grew by Sh8.4 billion. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Increased retail investor appetite for actively managed investments continues to drive the expansion of fund managers, with more players joining the industry.

According to data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), five new fund managers have joined the scene in the 12 months to the end of September this year, while the markets regulator has approved the creation of 12 new unit trust products over the same period.

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