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Martin Gilbert blames ‘exceptionally difficult’ year for AssetCo’s £27m loss

City veteran's latest venture is trying to keep a lid on costs

'The challenging backdrop has required us to take definitive action,' Gilbert said
'The challenging backdrop has required us to take definitive action,' Gilbert said Photo: Jason Alden/Getty Images

Fund management veteran Martin Gilbert is having to cut millions in costs from his AssetCo business after what he called an "exceptionally difficult" year for the sector.

The former Standard Life Aberdeen boss's new dealmaking venture posted a loss of £26.7m for the year ended 30 September 2023, according to results published on 18 March.

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