Aberdeen Asset Management has said it is in discussion with Lloyds Banking Group over a possible acquisition of Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).
The company said it would fund any acquisition through the issuance of Aberdeen shares to state-owned Lloyds, meaning the taxpayer could end up with a stake in the asset manager. It is also prop...
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